For those of you interested on or curious about blind testing, we have published on our web site the results and methodology used last time (accomodating some of the hot issues regarding blind tests such as test time, abx boxes, pressure, music choice) while meeting in our annual gathering nearby Madrid last may.

http://matrixhifi.com/contenedor_ppec_eng.htm

Both Rega and Music Hall seem to be highly touted, high value, base level audiophile turntables. I am concerned with performance and setup issues. (Being able to get a proper setup affects performance.) I am looking to spend between a $1000 to $1700 for a complete setup. I am considering a Rega P5 vs Music Hall MMF-7 of MMF-9. Also, perhaps there are others to consider? Please advise or refer. MUCH appreciated.... Thank you.

Hello,

Wondering if anyone else out there owns a Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista SACD player, and has experimented with DVD discs?

All the reviews I've read make a big point of the fact that the Tri-V will not play DVD-A. But I have read some postings on other sites that mention that it might!

I don't own any DVD-As, but I tried loading a DVD-Video disc into the Tri-V player. Remarkably, through trial and error, I was able to navigate through the menu, and choose various layers on the disc: PCM 2/0, Dolby 3/2+1, and Pro Logic.

Hi All - I just snapped up an Arcam Alpha 6 cd player for $40, it was sold as faulty as it had suddenly stopped detecting when a disk is inserted. Its in good physical condition plus it comes with orginal packaging, manual and remote which also suggests its been well looked after. My question is - does anyone know how these players detect the presence of a disk? According to the seller it just stopped detecting CDs, rather than getting flakey over time. Am hoping its an easy fix when it arrives later this week. Any suggestions where I should start?

Thanks

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hi, my husband was trying to correct a setscrew that was put in on an angle.. it ended up getting more tightened and now he is drilling out the screw. He has most drilled out and i see a silver colored metal about the width of maybe 1/4 inch..
The sides may get stripped.. are we in serious trouble?? and any thoughts about how to salvage what's happened..thanks
a wife who is asking for directions..hehe

It was a long time coming, but well worth the wait. The Budapest String Quartet has long been one of my favorite ensembles, particularly in Beethoven. Their early