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Recommend CD Player with Volume Control
Sorry guys I'll try to work on my specificity. In my defense knowone else said what they liked about it. I listend to and lived with the CD50 on 3 systems and came to roughly the same conclusion on each. Interestingly I found the CD50 scored the b... 
Recommend CD Player with Volume Control
I hate to be in disagreement, but I bought a CD50 to see what all the hype was about. I was completely disappointed with it, in fact I found that a Rotel 855 was more enjoyable to listen to. I tried it on 3 systems and it just never sounded right ... 
Best used class A amp with Wadia 860x
I have an 860x driving Pass Labs Aleph 2 monos with excellent results. The speakers are Dunlavy 4s. Not a trace of brightness or midrange glare. If you really want to hear your 860, put a Powersnakes King Cobra on it, you won't be sorry 
Price/performance curve
I went over to a buddies house the other day and checked out his system (around 5k) It was great, musical, tight bass and smooth top end. We listened for hours and had a great time. I have a system that is a lot more expensive. When I got home I p... 
Need help on one box CD player.
The Meridian 508.24 is the best all around player (that is still reasonably affordable) IMHO. It isn't bright or laid back, it just plays music right. They would probably be a lot more popular if they were housed in a 60 lb aluminum chassis. 
is there an alternative to PS AUDIO
This isn't exactly what you asked but....I have a P300 and since I have gotten a Powersnakes King Cobra, for digital and 2 Vipers for my amps. The diffrences brought about by these powercords was far greater than what the Powerplant does. 
Use of Balance Control feature
I agree with the others that if all recordings are favoring one side then you should correct your speaker placement or room. I do think that balance control is valuable when it comes to listening to recordings that aren't balanced to begin with or... 
Ear Candy: Most startling recordings.
The group Coil is famous for their spatial recordings, they use a process called Sidereal Sound, some of the sounds will literally sound like they are happening at the back of the room, it is espetially evident on their Solstice series of EPs. Ano... 
Best brand CDR/CDRW!
I have only bought and tried one, but I have been very pleased with the results. Tascam CDRW 5000. I use Illuminations D60 RCA digital cable and a Meridian 506.24 player as source. The recordings I make onto TDK 700 MB CDRs are in every way prefer... 
Best Powersnake for ARC Tube Monoblocks
I recently got Viper v2s for my Pass Aleph 2 monos and I must say I am absolutely thrilled. I already had purchased a King Cobra for my Wadia CD player and was so impressed I got the Vipers for the amps. The improvement was of the magnitude that I... 
Anyone Heard the new Powersnakes?
Soupcon- I am surprised by your results with the Viper. I originally purchased a King Cobra for my Wadia player and I was so impressed with the sound that I ordered the Vipers for my amps. These power cords are easily the biggest improvments I hav... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Three more... Coil's Black Light District "Refusal of Leave to Land" Legendary Pink Dot's "Sterre" Benjamin Lew's "Et tout est parti de la" 
Anyone Heard the new Powersnakes?
Yes! I finally got 2 Vipers v2 for my Pass Monoblocks. I am thrilled with the sound right out of the box, and they are supposed to get better with break in. Email me if you want the number of a guy who can get you a great deal. [email protected] 
How Good are the Analysis Plus speaker c
Looks like I'm in the minority here. I had high hopes for the Silver Oval speaker cable, I have compared directly to AQ Clear and HT Pro 9. I found the Siver Oval to be to laid back for my taste, however the soundstage was the best I'd heard. I ov... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima-Krzysztof Penderecki Triadic Memories-Morton Feldman Fingerbib-Aphex Twin