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Best or most profound sleeper product

As with wine, I think that price certainly does not guarantee quality. Oddly, many people in this hobby refer to their equipment by its' price in the same manner that people will refer to " a hundred dollar bottle of wine." I have had many wines that were less that $20 that were pure joy. I think that the same must be true in this hobby. An example: used Pioneer PD-65, $300 for a good transport or Conrad J pv-10. For the benefit of other newbies (like myself), please list the 'sleepers' that you have found. Cheers
Martin
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One of 2 post-digital processors: Margules ADE-24, or Taddeo Digital Antidote (Active or Passive).

The Margules is built in a cheap plastic case, and does wonders for inexpensive digital front ends (CD, DVD, or Laserdisc). It takes the analog outs post-DAC.

Same concept with the Taddeo. The Active version is more expensive, about $1k list, but I've bought one used, and seen another one for around $500. This thing is AMAZING, even using the output of my (no longer owned) Sony SCD-777ES playinf SACD's !

There is a new version of the Antidote II, a Passive model for all of $99. Female RCA inputs, a small box, and small "tails" with male RCA's, so no extra cable required. Haven't compared these in my main system to the Active version, but the Passive makes a hell of a difference with output from a Sony Discman, and one of 3 DVD's I have (Pioneer, Apex, and Panasonic).

All thes units bring a focuse to the sound, adding clarity, and allowing me to hear more of the music so it seems.

The Margules is under $200. As mentioned the Taddeo's range from $99 Passive to (list) $1k active (street price less if you can find them used).

My LOOOOOOOOONG 2 cents. Sorry if I bored.

Todd.
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