henryhk

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hi-end universal players?
the key question for me is how good is it playing CDs which is by far prevalent software I usethe secondly SACDthen actually it would be picture quality, then finally DVD-A, given the lack of softwareso by just judging by CD, which player is the b... 
Best All time 5.1 Pre/Pro
I'e heard the Theta's and EAD. Theta's sounded as having more air at the treble and a greater soundstage though EAD was no slouch, either 
Help on System Upgrade
but don't u think a tube pre-amp will balance out the Klimaxxes? 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Key is orginality as there are so many technically proficient. Orgniality in their solos, or a distinct style/sound...at least to me. That's what truly distinguishes the great from very goodJimi Hendrix (the baddest of them all), Stevie Ray Vaughn... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Its always finding music that has been recorded well. Below are just music choicesMiles Davis: Kind of BlueBeatles: Abbey Road...why no good remastered CD or SACD yet?Weather Report: Heavy WeatherStevie Ray Vaughn: Texas FloodJames Brown: Funk Pow... 
Best All time 5.1 Pre/Pro
check ou Arcam! very good value, great sound 
stupid sacd question
I share Fatparrot's concerns, though perhaps not his judgement on muti channel per se. The thing is a high end 5.1 system is not only costly but importantly takes up quite a degree of space and secondly though I am sure when done well Multichannel... 
Help on System Upgrade
thanx Jtinn.I listen to rock but not head banging stuff nor at glass shattering levelswhich of the speakers u had recommended, which has the best inner detail? the u are there feel if u know what i meanby hooking up via dac directly sans pre-amp, ... 
stupid question on sacd:pls help
thanx guys,...just wanted to know b4 upgrading my system. I currently have a compromised system to satisfy my two loves, music and movies> Luckily I am moving a new place where so that I can divide them into two. For music only, I thus now want... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Beatles Abbey Road always gets me. Never FailsSame thing Miles Davis's Kind of Blue, especially So WhatLast one hard to choose, but have to go for women vocals given "achingly beautiful" i guess...that's eva cassidy's live album