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Squeezebox Touch with an Oppo BDP-105
I am running my SBT with EDO, running USB into the digital input of an Oppo BDP-105. I can't say if this configuration is better or worse than using coax or optical into the Oppo, but for classical music stations with CBR/high bit rates, even from... 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
I'm very happy with the Meridian G08, but would like one CDP to play both Redbook and SACD discs. What would I give up, if anything, by trading the G08 for the Sony?Thanks,Jim 
FM antenna for the attic?
Looking for recommendations for an FM attic antenna. Am in Boston suburb, listen to WCRB 18 mi away (27 kw), WHRB college station (1.7 kw) 15 mi away. Want to get noise as low as possible and clean sound for Kenwood KT 5020 tuna. Possibilities: Wi... 
shorten NBS AC cable
I just bought an Audience PowerChord that the seller had shortened and reconnected the plug by a "professional" musical instrument repair man. Curious as to the validity of such a mod, the president of Audience responded that any reconnection of A... 
ARC LS2 versus B.A.T. VK-3i
Mark, I decided to order a Pass Labs X2.5 preamp, didn't listen to the VK3i; from reading I think the Pass will be better and won't have the heat (in a cabinet, VK3i runs hot) or tube rolling to worry about. I'll post what I think of the Pass afte... 
ARC LS2 versus B.A.T. VK-3i
I have Thiel 2.4s and just auditioned a VTL TL-2.5 tube preamp thru a Meridian G06 and Levinson 27.5 amp. It was absolutely amazing, utterly holographic and well, what can I say, very life-like sound, and haven't even optimized spkr wire choice ye... 
Pass Lab x2.5 preamp owners -- plse help
I'm considering a Pass Lab x2.5 that's currently listed in Agon. Have a Levinson 27.5 amp and Thiel 2.4s; cdp to be determined. Is the Pass x2.5 a good choice from what's currently for sale in pre's from $1200-1800? I auditioned an old Classe DR-6... 
Is a Meridian 598 a great music CD player?
Thanks for your informative responses, seems that the Meridian may not be the best choice, as you and another stated, and have read other so so reviews of newer Meridians that are better than the 598.WAny thoughts about Naim CD5x and Ayre CX-7e; t...