I have certain modern cds in my collection that convince me the format itself is really quite capable of delivering good sound. My question is: at what point did this occur? I own a modern cd/sacd player that I believe portrays good sound, but lately I've thrown a few cds in it that sounded like utter filth due to poor ADCs. These disks were: Bruce Springsteen Born to Run circa 1978 and Nirvana Nevermind circa 1991.

Is anyone here using a Crown IC-150 pre-amp with any Xti series amp? If so are you having any problems with hum? Does the IC-150 drive the amp ok? Thanks.

I just ordered me some Transparent Musicwave cables. I got a pair for $175 (used). Now there are very few reviews on these. I am using it to drive my B&W N804. Right now, Im using Monster Cable Z-series (its the one that's white and flexible/rubbery).

Now should I sell the Transparent and get something else or keep them? Right now, Im lacking bass and need more soundstage. Is Cardas or Kimbers a step down?

I know this is very subjective, but what the heck. If you could choose one speaker out of these three, which would it be? They will be for a 2 channel set up and will most likely be using a HK3480 receiver to drive them.

Paradigm monitor 11
Axiom m60 v2
Polk rti10

Thanks !!

I'm attempting to build my father a decent system on a tiny budget by buying him new components as gifts throughout the year. I started with an MMF turntable last xmas(he has a huge cd collection, but an absolutely massive vinyl collection). This is the only good component he has in his system as of now. This year, I'm planning on speakers, but can't decide between the Epos ELS-3, the B&W DM303, the Polk RTi4, or maybe a used B&W 600 series or something similar from eBay.

I have a few questions regarding this product.
a) How many lps a 2 oz bottle can treat,approximately?
b) Is it a permanent solution or you have to reat the lps after a certain number of plays ?
c) How do you apply it ? I've noticed that last sell applicators in packs of 10.Are they okay for this ?