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$1300 used amp to effortlessly drive VR4JR
Thanks for your input & some excellent suggestions. A couple I never heard of! I talked w/ a couple of people about Plinius; Originally thought about DK, but the upgraded versions are more $; not familiar w/ the Innersound or Aragon - (looking... 
Are there any GOOD Dylan SACD remasters?
I tend to agree Tom, many of the songs soung unnaturally altered & Blood is the best I've heard all the way through. Half the tracks on Nashville Skyline are good and a couple from Blond on Blond. I actually prefer the remastered Greatest Hits... 
VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room
John, suggest that you just call them. Anyone in the office should be able to tell you about Dealer location.(760) 410-1650I have had excellent support from them (answering my questions) over the phone. I have had the jr's for 18 months and think ... 
Anyone had this problem? Cary CD 303/300 Skip
Try this b4 you bring it in: Power it down and unplug it. Leave it off for at least an hour or preferably overnight. The software may just be confused and this could allow it to reset.May sound silly but this worked with an AA Capitole player of m... 
amp advice
Pass Labs 
Transformer noise including Powervar
Thanks for the informitive post, I'll check it out. I have been using powervar units for over a year now with excellent results. But one of them does have a low level hum 24/7. Don't know if this is the cause (can the voltage & frequency to 1 ... 
What is the best cd playback system?
You certainly list arguably the best cost no object options. But I have to agree, synergy of new gear w/ your system, room, & ears is crucial. Also, I would also consider the Audio Aero players, which are in the same league for considerably le... 
What is the best redbook CD player for 6K to 8K?
I can say from over a years experience that the Audio Aero Capitole MKII (preferably SE) on the used market is worth a listen.($4-5K) Totally revitalized my entire redbook collection. Full layered 3D soundstage and a very natural sound. Or get a d... 
Best Brandenburg Concerto recording CD
Martin Pearlman & Boston Baroque on Telarc! Best I've ever heard, both in sonic quality and interpetation & performance. 
Audio Aeros
The suggestion to contact Globe Audio is correct, Jody is a great guy and wether email or phone ,he will get back to you.I have owned the AA Capitole MkII SE for about a year and the major difference between that and the previous MkII is that the ... 
recomendation on a power conditioner
Be aware of the total amps that your componants need to draw and than find out what the amp output is for the conditioner that you buy.If you have the funds,the PS Audio units are good,but thier amp output is limited(depending on the different uni... 
Who sells high quality audiophile CD’s?
Some very good suggestions have been mentioned so far.From a budget point of view I have gotten some very good classical and jazz discs from Naxos and Telarc for less than $10.www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/103-8920612-8487833?node=15857451www.tela... 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
Most memerable:The Who BGSU,Ohio they played all of Who's Next 71Nils Lofgrin & Grin / Neil Young Atlanta ,Ga 75Spirit (w/out J Ferguson) Cleve,Oh 90-91?LYNARD SKYNARD some HS Gym early 70'sJetro Tull Public Hall Cleve,Oh 72The best...,thats a... 
The Chieftains - which CDs have the best sound?
Good question.I've heard "Water from the Well" and have wanted to buy it ever since.Regular redbook as I remember,but sonically as good as most "remastered" cd's. 
Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 vs the MKII version cdp
Thanks for responding.As with many,$ is a limitation,and I almost purchased the Prima,But decided to hold off on the cdp for now. When the time is right though,I'll probably go w/the MkII.