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Ayre C5xe Owners w/MP Upgrade-digital out problem?
Just talked with Ayre tech support and problem is solved.Over the phone the Tech was patient with me while I did the step by step solution. I have to add that this is the second time I have dealt with Ayre since I bought this player and I will tel... 
Richard Thompson recommendations
Turn out the Lights. Start there. 
best WOOFER ???
Take a look at the Velodyne DD series. 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
Mofi just buy an C5xe. Jump in and get wet! 
Ayre C5xe Owners w/MP Upgrade-digital out problem?
Well I pulled up the new manual for the C5xeMP last night and have confirmed that I do have a problem. I will wait for the dealer to handle it. I have already told him that I will drive it over and hopefully they can do it while I wait. I am not s... 
Bruce Cockburn: Slice O Life
Thannks for the heads up. Didn't realize he had a new release out. Bruce is way under reckonised for his work.Awesome guitar player and song writer. World of Wonders istoo hard not play continueously. But then so is Humans. 
Bryston or Mcintosh Amps?
McIntosh speakers should sound better through Mcintosh amps. Since they were designed with Mc amps, I think any thing else will miss the mark of the designers sound.I asked myself this question years ago and although the Bryston was a close second... 
My Woofer Sounds Like a Tweeter
Actually Dan is right but you can actually bypass the xover for a quick test. Just clip some jumpers on the input of the xover and jump directly to the woofer connections. As Dan states though, low volume. 
Speakers after Infinity Kappa 9
I had Kappa 7's for many years and went to Revel Performa F32's. I was looking for a different sound though. The Kappas did a lot of thing well and my first priority was the retain the detail of the Emit Tweeters, but I was always a little disapoi... 
My Woofer Sounds Like a Tweeter
See if the woofer cone can be moved easily when you push on it. It may be possible that the voice coil has frozen. 
Linn Basic LVX or Rega RB300 ?
Personnaly I would stay with a Linn arm. Linn has a way of working together with other Linn components. Also the Rega arm may pose some issues in spring tension setup. All just MHO of course. 
Gil Scott-Heron
Will it be televised?? 
XLR to RCA adaptors
As addition to Mofi's advice take a look at the new Clear series Cardas adapters. Sometimes audio is just too sexy! 
Has Anyone Criticized The Choice Of Your Cables?
RJA has it right. Anyone who criticizes your system in an opne and rude manner is either jealous or insecure in some way. I have an aquaintance that once made some pretty ruse comments aboutmy system and I was caught off guard and didn't respond. ... 
wall mounted speaker suggestion
I am using Mirage OmniSats in my bedroom. The imaging isn't their forte but I get good full sound with a sub and the positioning isn't crucial.