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transport help
Hi All: I may as well chime in.....don't mean to be duplicitous, but Russel and Peter are telling it the way it is. In the budget range that you specify, the transport that should be in the top of your short list is the CEC TL2 or TL2x. IMO, if yo... 
Could you name a list of best redbook transport ?
If you search the discussion posts, you will find a lot of participants who would consider the CEC TL2 or TL2X to be on the shortlist of candidates in your budget range. 
More Questions about Dedicated Circuits
Rick: I would suggest that you listen VERY carefully to Glen. In my experience in talking with him, he knows exactly what he is talking about. 
Roy Orbison's Best Recorded CD's
Hey Chevelle: I am going to agree and disagree with Wizard. Black & White Night is classic if you like RO. If you have access to both DVD and Laser Disc, I would argue that the older LD is better, but that is my opinion. I have had both of the... 
Anyone have opinion on PSE mkV amps?
Hey Pal: The guy you want to talk to is AG member mikesinger.Do a member lookup and send him an email, in case heshould miss this post. Mike and I both have the PSE HL-1 Pre, but Mike also hasthe Studio Mk V's and is very knowlegeable of this amp. 
What is everyone using for dedicated AC lines???
Budrew: IMO, the advice you are receiving on this thread is spot on. If you search the forums, you will find lots of threads that are covering this subject, but the link that Albert provided is as concise and pointed in terms of your concerns as a... 
CD Cutting and / or Trimming
Hi: There has been much discussed on this subject previously. Searching the archives will bring a wealth of information. One of the very best can be found here:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1051384332&openusid&zzBuscis2... 
12au7 tube question?
Red: Swampwalker's advice to review the info on AA at Joe's Tube Lore is good. I have found his information to be helpful to me. I am following his advice and am awaiting delivery of Amperex Holland Bugle Boys which he favors. Specific to your sea... 
High quality custom length Toslinks???
Sean: Some time back, Todd Krieger posted on AA a review of toslink cables that he really liked. The source was:http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=220&template=audio I don't see any language on the site about ... 
Transports under $1K
Hi Peter: You know from our emails that I always was fortunate enough to have found my own TL2....so you have no competition here. I applaud your choice...it is a good one. When I was searching and growing impatient, I reached the conclusion that... 
Can someone explain how power cords help if...
Sean: It certainly is refreshing to hear a voice that listensfirst to theory and engineering, and sometime FAR laterlistens to the marketing rhetoric. Good to see you back on AG. 
A personal challenge
Jeff: To both you and Tom, hearty congratulations on a wise decision. I have not personally had to give up that particular addiction, but I am very familiar with addictions. Your choice on drinking "gallons" of water is a very wise choice. If you ... 
Does transport matter if using external DAC?
Hi all.....not to go with the crowd, but the crowd is absolutely correct. In my experience, moving to a CEC transport for me changed everything. You have to hear it to believe it. Transports REALLY matter. 
transport recommendations
You will find a lot of opionions on this subject. Many people have had different experiences and levels of satisfaction. For myself, with Redbook material, having tried modest DVD players and CD players as transports, when I bought a dedicated CD ... 
Tube DACs
Peter: jeffcott here (Holleys and Cragars). I am currently using a CEC TL2 and Audio Logic M34 combination. This combination has shown me the deficiencies in my system which I am currently in the process of correcting. IMO, this combination raises...