I have compared several SACD discs with their original non-SACD versions (for example, the original issue of "American Angels" on HMU and its SACD incarnation). It sounds, to me, like the NORMAL (non-SACD 2 track or surround) layer on the SACD sounds worse than the CD in its original issue. I've heard this difference on Mercs and Living Stereos, too. Shouldn't non-

SACD versions--whether on an SACD disc or the original issue--sound identical? Anyone else experience this?

has anyone heard these guys? I am not really a fan of some contemporary fusion bands but I have to say that these guys are truly phenomenal.. they are contemporary jazz with a strong background in Hip Hop it sounds like but their skill is amazing. I havent come across too many people who are familiar with this group but I have a feeling that they will be very successful in years to come.. here is their main website and so far the only one ive found with their music..

Hello Everyone
I have come to my wits end,Im in need of some help.Does anyone have any reviews on this gear?Im havinh a helluva time finding anything but specs.I know i might be grasping at straws.But i really need some help....Thanks a whole bunch
Regards,
Ed

Hi,

I've reading that the Lipinski's loudspeakers are one the best loudspeakers ever made, costing low. For when a complete review in stereophile magazine?

The best,

L.

Picked up my new cables and interconnects today. The wide, expansive soundstage that I have become used to with my old cables is now about the size of a manilla folder hoovering about 2 feet above my rack.

Breaking-in new cables is true audio Hell and should be done while on vacation, away from home.

While I was out, I picked up the new T. Monk and J. Coltrane at Carnagie Hall cd. As tempting as it is to play it, I'm going to wait a few days.

My father died in May and I just received all of his McIntosh audio equipment. I never had anything this nice before of my own. I always had one piece stereo systems out-of-the-box, so this is the first time with high end stuff. My dad seemed to be upgrading, because some of the units he had appear to perform the same function.

I will list what I have and then ask two questions hoping someone here can answer. Any help would be appreciated.

looking for a integrated amp to compliment my audioquest speakers. Read a review on musical fidelity a3.5 that looked interesting. I welcome any comments, cause I'm not that knowledgeable on home theatre.

My house has a neat old fisher/Scott tube stereo built into the wall sadly not used any more but ayways i was in the attic behind the system looking around and i found this neat little General Electric phono pre-amp....can anyone tell me about this and if it is even worth using...although i am a big record collector I always thought that the only reason for a phono pre-amp is if your receiver dosnt support phono. Send a message for more pics