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Best Pre-amp under 5000
if you want to consdier a passive, placette or audio synthesis pro passion, both are remote, and both have balanced input/output capabalities, i have placette and i absolutely love it. the rest of my system is in the virtual systems if you want to... 
Bel Canto EVO 200.2
sws, i agree with your statement that the midrange may be a bit dry, but the reason for that is its inherent low noise floor that we are not accustomed to, it gives the illusion of a dryness in the midband. although the evo may be system specific ... 
Bel Canto EVO 200.2
the tripath unit itself is low cost yes, but it is only a "stock" version. bel canto has modified it (read: voiced) to their own specs. also the difference in sound between the audiosource and the evo are night and day. the audiosource is no slouc... 
Sony SCD-1 vs SCD-777es?
if you guys haven't yet, check out the hi-rez forum over at www.audioasylum.com. you should be able to find your answers there. the general consensus is that the scd-1 was favored just slightly over the 777 for redbook but were equal in sacd playb... 
Bel Canto EVO 200.2
i highly agree, this has got to be one of the best amps out there. because of its new tech and design approach many are skeptical about it however i honestly believe that if this amp were made without a price point (e.g. no op amps, and maybe bett... 
Adaptive Dither Firmware AA DTI Pro 32 ?
guess i should logout first huh? 
SACD Dominates Recommended List
i have to agree with some posters on some things and others and other things. as an owner of a 777, i have heard the new audiophile sound. my system cost me about 6000 and i have sound that rivals many systems regardless of price. true, an ultra h... 
Sony XA7ES vs Sony SCD777ES
who cares about the loading, i don't think he's asking which one loads faster. and macm is right, if you need balanced inputs you need to either look at the xa7es or the scd-1. as for sound quality which is what your really asking for, it has open... 
Cable suggestions for EVo 200.2?
i am using silver audio silver bullets 6.0 with excellent results, i am thinking of upgrading to the appasionatta though. 
Modifications to digital ... SCD777ES
i don't know if simon is talking to me but if you are i am talking about www.audience-av.com. they are the ones who do the mods, call them and check them out. 
Modifications to digital ... SCD777ES
hey mikeg, i also have a 777 and have been pondering doing similar mods to it. accordingly i have asked the same question and have not gotten a response from anyone. i'm sure it would some better based on the theory that replacing machined parts w... 
Traded the Most ?
so far it has been preamps, i have gone through 3 in the last 3 months and still have not found the right one yet. i'm currently using evs ultimate attenuators but i have no bass response at all. anyway i'm starting another post for that.