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In the May issue, Kal Rubinson said "for the moment, I have yet to hear a better SACD/CD player" (speaking of the new Sony 5400).

One would assume that he has heard the Ayre C5xe...or has he?

Is he saying that this $1500 player is as good as the Ayre...or better...or what?

Is there anyone out there who has been able to compare them?

I would be interested in what Kal has to say, and also what others have to say if they have heard both of them enough for a good comparison.

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"I could provide a long list of similarly priced speakers that I consider inferior to the RBS-1, including some popular models like the B&W 705 or Totem Model 1 Signature"

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For me with my $350-ish system (midfi denon cd player, ittusb, crap reciever, polk speakers), I have always tried to find the point at which it is best to switch from one format to another. I have found that balance, but it is not a happy one. It seems to me that with my no-fi turntable, most complex rock loses much of its detail, while the pristine details of quiet piano, jazz, etc. are better. The Denon handles more complex sounds much better, so it is better suited for louder, more intense music. Fine.

Ok, one of the tubes (EL34) on my Primaluna Prologue 1 appears to have burnt itself out. However, the amp still seems to play fine. My question - is it ok to continue using the amp while I seek a replacement tube? Sorry, brand new to tubes so haven't got a clue.

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Am I missing something? In his review he notes the Preamp is the least expensive in the Mac line, that his Neighbor's home has a value of $900K and that the CJ preamp he compared it to has a value of between $2500 AND $3500 depending on a phono amp but nowhere does he say what the item he is reviewing costs...

It might be there in all those words but darned if I can find it???