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Price of Audiopax
I cannot seem to find a consistent MRSP for the Audiopax Model 88. The dealer in Brazil is saying it is US$15,000. Elsewhere I have seen a range of US$10-14,000. Heaven knows what the margin is in these if the MRSP can vary so much!James 
Eliminating RFI
Unfortunately not, although I am starting to think it is also airborne. When I was adjustimg my speaker cable by taping it to the floor (to stop it hanging in the air) the RFI seemed to reduce in strength. So, with a CD, Amp and Speakers I get the... 
Portable CD player with Digital Output
The Sony definitely has an optical out even though Sony elects not to reveal this on the website!! It is an auto selecting optical out so when you hook up the DAC it automatically switches. As a transport it is a good machine according to all who ... 
Eliminating RFI
I have checked each and every outlet in this room and the same problem occurs. The problem also occurs in all the outlets in the room next door. I have tried unplugging all other devices, swapping interconnects and powerchords but to no avail. I a... 
Portable CD player with Digital Output
Sony D-NE920 is a current production unit with digital out. I have purchased one to use with Headroom micro amp and micro dac for portable use. 
Eliminating RFI
Thanks Bill.The amp runs on 110 volts and my transformer is a step up transformer which I use with my UK 240 volt equipment so I cannor run the amp through this transformer.I presume my step up transformer is also cleaning up the power as I have n... 
Eliminating RFI
Thanks - just what I have been looking for!! 
Esound E5 Cd player
I have this CD Player and for the price point believe it is fantastic. I believe it has a rich lush sound (with the right IC/cable) whilst at the same time retaining great detail. I think for the money it is hard to beat. 
Ars Sonum / Merlin TSM-MX???
Interesting thread as I have ordered some Merlin TSM-MX speakers and have been considering either Joule, CAT, Dehavilland or Audiopax amps. However, I had also seen mention of this ARS sonum amp - sounds interesting. Have any of you auditioned oth... 
What headphone amp to buy-Sennheiser HD 600?
Consider also the Singlepower range of headphone amps or the headroom amps for a lower budget. 
Speaker Cable for Merlin TSM-MM
Thanks again. I think I will go with the Audience cable but as for the pre-amp that is another issue; current contenders are Joule LA 150, Berning ZH270, CAT, BAT (not sure which models) and Audiopax Model 5. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Kgturner: many thanks. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
I am also having problems. I am also seriously considering a blind purchase as I am in the market for a preamp to use with the Merlin TSM-MX Speakers - has anyone used one of these amps with Merlins? 
Tube Amp Recommendations
thank you everyone. I have read that tube amps are a good match for the Merlins but in an effort to hear more recommendations I would also consider solid state amps if anyone feels these can be a good match. I have read the Berning website and it ... 
Speaker Cable for Merlin TSM-MM
thank you all for the recommendations - much appreciated.