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Break in for ICs from CDP
Essentialaudio's offer sounds like the way to go, IMO. You'll put get more quality break-in in less time using a cable burner like the MOBIE or Audiodharma. 
The Law of Diminishing Digital Returns
Audiophiles are willing to pay a significant premium for that additional 5%.Out of the box, and available used, I'd recommend an Electrocompaniet EMC 1-UP SE. I've also heard great things about the Audio Aero Prima. 
Break in for ICs from CDP
02-28-06: SherodPerhaps Tvad meant what ic's did you buy to replace your previous ones.Sherod (Threads | Answers)No, I meant what CD player did Warrenh buy to replace the Audio Aero Prima he just sold. I know he's been shopping for a replacement. 
Break in for ICs from CDP
Warrenh, what CD player did you purchased to replace the Prima? 
Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity?
02-28-06: TvadWarrenh, do you not want to mention what CD player you purchased to replace the Prima?Tvad (Threads | Answers)Oops...clearly the wrong thread.Sorry...Time to put the cork in the bottle.:) 
Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity?
Warrenh, do you not want to mention what CD player you purchased to replace the Prima? 
Break in for ICs from CDP
It's called the Purist Audio System Enhancer Rev.B, and there are dealers on Audiogon who offer it for sale. They also show up discounted and used from time to time. 
Grizzly Man
Maineiac, you mention having seen the film on Discovery Channel, but I wonder if you saw the scene in which Werner Herzog is listening to the tape with headphones while Grizzly Man's ex girlfriend is watching him with unbearable pain on her face? ... 
Break in for ICs from CDP
Your integrated amp does not have to be on. Just play the CD player on continuous repeat using a CD that has a full range of sound. The PAD Burn-In disc works nicely for this, and there are other similar discs available.What CD player did you end ... 
Best Balanced Solid State/Tube Preamps
02-28-06: Mitch2Tvad, why did you just sell your Modwright? It looked like a sweet set up in which you put some extra thought and money with the black gates and all. What did you find to work better?Good question. It came down to a matter of flavo... 
Grizzly Man
02-28-06: WarrenhTvad baby, lighten up...have a bear burger..Sorry, Warren, this is a fascinating film, but listening to someone die is not a topic I find humorous.Peace, baby. 
Best Balanced Solid State/Tube Preamps
Perhaps the "/" is being used in lieu of the word "or"?Look into the Modwright SWL 9.0SE. That would seem to be a natural choice considering your digital source, although this is not a balanced design. 
Grizzly Man
Warren said he wants to hear the tape of the guy getting eaten by a bear. Why is it necessary to listen to someone's agonizing death screams to understand the irony of the story?If you're with Warren on wanting to hear the man dying, then I have t... 
Request to hear Zu speakers
Joe, good luck on your quest. I agree with your impression of the Zu Audio team, and with your impression of the speakers, so I will be very interested to read your comments after hearing the Druids or Definitions in an owner's system. 
Grizzly Man
Man, would I have loved to hear the tape that he gave to his Ex. The one he told her to destroy....Warrenh (Reviews | Threads | Answers)If you are referring to the tape containing the audio of the killings, which Werner Herzog told his ex-girlfrie...