batmobile

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CD vs CD/SACD Player – Tube-based or Not
> I want to get a CD or CD/SACD player I'd certainly go for the CD/SACD player in preference to a CD only player. Given a modern hi-resolution recording ... even a mid-range SACD player (playing the hi-resolution SACD layer) will easily outperf... 
CD vs CD/SACD Player – Tube-based or Not
> What’re your recommendations and why? If I was in the market, I would say the most important criterioin is to make absolutely sure that the SACD player you are buying converts DSD natively to analog (not via PCM). If it was me, I'd probably g... 
CD vs CD/SACD Player – Tube-based or Not
> CD player vs CD/SACD player: my preference for music are vocal, some pop, classical (symphony, chamber), some rock, blue. You would be nuts to buy a CD player when you can buy a SACD/CD player that can play hi-res content, as well as all your... 
Supra EFF-I IC's
As it so happens, I am selling a 2m pair of Supra EFF-IX - brand new .. in original packaging .. on ebay as item 190375215706, and starting at $9.90 ... :) Enjoy. 
How much SACD do I need?
A medium price SACD player like the Marantz SA 7003 or SA 8003 (about US$600-900) will vastly outperform ANY CD player on the market. CD is a low-rez format. You can buy expensive CD players that cost $10000 ... but however much you pay, it is alw...