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Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
wigSounds like you got a little stirred up! 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Did your conclusion come from comparison or are you just tired of hearing about it?I am asking this because I think you made a similar comment when I was shopping for a cd player last year. I gotta say the 5400 made a sutle difference for me... bu... 
12ax7 vs 5751
GrayfSell some tubes and move!!!!hahaI know this is a bit off topic but they had a Dave Gilmour concert on last night on HD Net. I wouldnt have known who it was except for this thread.I am trying to pull some strings myself right now to get some t... 
Is there any truth to this question?
I may have missed it in this post, but what type of preamp are you using?I have been beating this to death on a couple different other threads but a recent preamp purchase for me changed the character of my system 100%. I guess my point being that... 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
It must have made quite an impression on you at the show. When you get the upgrade bug let me know. :)By the way how much was the last upgrade you had done with the Bybee and audio magic? 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Are you upgrading? I saw that you had them for sale. Did you have the 5400 before it was Modded? If so what changes did you notice the most? 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
WigYou are so excited that I wanna box up my stock 5400 and send it in right now!What type of pre/amp are you using? My recent pre upgrade made the redbook sound almost the same as the sacd playback. In fact I probably prefer the r/b due to the fa... 
Is there any truth to this question?
EWhen you say issues...what are they? 
CJ vs. BAT vs. THOR preamps, who's best?
BlindjimWhat ever happened between you and the Thor? I read a review you did on it. What tubes did you prefer with it? 
Power suggestion?
so you are gonna use the Onkyo as the pre? 
12ax7 vs 5751
Man I cant wait to get some different tubes!!I am still getting used to the sound of this Thor, but is is very good.Does anyone have experience with Phillips Miniwatt 12at7 from Holland factory?Another Thor owner suggested the Miniwatt/GE 5751 3 m... 
SS amps for merlin vsm
Sound wise...I am in a pretty good place right now. It is probably not fair to assess everything until I replace one of the tweeters in my Focals. One is more than cracked, so it contributes to a crispy sound on certain notes,guitar,etc.I am also ... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Yep.I was...well I am shocked at the difference the Thor ta1000 linestage made in my system.I bought the 5400 with intentions of having the Modwright upgrades done in the future.My next step is to try some different tubes and see where that gets m... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
FcThe bass in my system became very bloated,bland,muddy...cant think of any other words; when I upgraded to the 5400 from an old multidisc changer that I was using "digital out"Anyway I recently replaced a receiver with a good preamp and the whole... 
12ax7 vs 5751
FrogmanIs it safe to say that a certain tube maintains characteristics regardless of component?(warm,detailed,etc)I am trying to follow what you are stating...as I am looking for tubes for a preamp I just bought.