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Is Digital actually better than Analog?
11-08-06: PaulyI am somewhat perturbed as to why folks such Edwards and Wallace continue posting on the analogue forum. Interesting. I personally pay zero attention to which forum I'm reading. I wouldn't have known this was an Analog Forum topic h... 
CD Player Recommendations 5-8k range please help
and this, BTW, is a bold statement to make.A used Modwright Sony 999ES with the new tube rectified power supply would run around $2000 used, and it would leave the Levinson far behind.Audphile1  (System | Threads | Answers)It is, I agree. I stand ... 
Is Digital actually better than Analog?
So what is the point of this futile excercise?Cheers,JohnJmcgrogan2 (Threads | Answers)Attention, and a forum in which to be heard where another may not exist. 
Music to make you laugh by
Anything with a slide whistle and ratchet. 
CD Player Recommendations 5-8k range please help
With a cd player upgrade, you'll gain very little for a lot more money. Audphile1  (System | Threads | Answers)Not true if you buy smart and buy used. For example:1) $1000 power cord + $500 ICs + tweaks = $1500+2) A used Modwright Sony 999ES with ... 
How do I select a new/used amp for a new system?
Pick your loudspeakers first. Pick your amp to compliment the speakers. 
Is Digital actually better than Analog?
Quality music is alive. It's just underexposed, on small labels, and difficult to find amid the clutter. 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
Tda44, you win. Wow. 
Speltz Anti-cable needs break-in period?
11-07-06: Mrtennis...if you pass a signal through pair one from C to D for about 168 hours, the performance of the two cables should be the same.blockquote>About 168 hours? Uncle. 
CD Player Recommendations 5-8k range please help
APL HiFi Denon 3910 (or whatever the new model Denon 39xx is), or the O.E.M. APL HiFi DAC and transport.The APL Denon 39xx is available now and costs around $6500 (don't hold me to this pricing...call or email APL HiFi). The APL HiFi DAC and trans... 
Best Phono Preamp for budget system
I've been doing similar research. You might look into the following:Cambridge Audio 640PBellari VP-129Grado PH-1Lehmann Black CubeJolida JD-9A 
Newbie Part 2
11-07-06: Blewis1041Tvad and Rar thanks. As for the DAC Tvad spoke of about, how does that connect to the carousel? With interconnects? Hard wiring?It connects with one Toslink cable. Glass Toslink cables are available on Audiogon used, or new fro... 
Speltz Anti-cable needs break-in period?
11-07-06: Mrtennisi have personally experienced a change in sound when i removed the anti cable interconnect from a link between digital source and preamp and connected it to another preamp and cd player.Mrtennis, if I understand this post correct... 
Newbie Part 2
I'll bet you could get a used Stratos stereo amp and Odyssey preamp (or other preamp), or a used Unico SE for near $1200. Maybe a couple hundred more.Another great option is the Portal Panache integrated. 100wpc into 8 ohms, 200 wpc into 4 ohms. Y... 
The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones
Uncle.