The "pre-review" of the Sony XA5400se was good, but has also added a bit to the confusion that exists in the web.
1. There is much discussion about using this as a transport via its HDMI. Hard to think who wants to pay 1500$ for a transport, but if this is the case, then please be precise and methodic on what kind of digital data can be exported via HDMI (with what DRM) and what via the other digital outputs (does CD output mean 16 bit?).

http://www.amazon.com/Allman-Brothers-Fi...4250&sr=1-1

If you don't already have this then get it. 1971. These guys were so fucking cool it isn't even funny. This is the BEST live album set ever. Think about it. Recorded at Fillmore East in 1971! Absolutely righteous.

I own and completely enjoy the 47 Labs Lens speaker. I'm designing a couple of systems for different rooms, but 47 Labs doesn't make the Lens anymore.

Please help me find a speaker that:

1. Sounds like the Lens.

2. Roughly the same size of a small monitor. I will place them on stands, but I'm open to floor-standers, if they are a small footprint. (Like the Totem Arro.)

On a pair of B&W 802D speakers paired with Classe CDP 202, CP 500 and CA 2200 CD player, pre amp and amp, together with Chord cable - looks and sounds great...my only slight disappointment is with the definition of bass response but it's a minor grip. Amongst those of you with more experience of such equipment, does this make sense? Am I doing something obviously stupid? Are there any tweaks of components or cables I ought to consider to get the best out of such a ssystem please? Any advice gratefully received.

Thanks for posting this 1985 article to your website. I bought a Carver m1.0t amp in 1986 (without ever having seen a copy of Stereophile) and it has served me well ever since, with one repair and adjustment to factory specs (total repair cost was $200 in 2006) needed in all of that time. It's certainly not The Best Amp In The World, but it has produced clean, powerful sound and was a good value for the money, especially considering its exemplary reliability.

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