Having own a modwright Sony 9000 which i purchased used on audiogon,I would advise you to seriously look into the Denon 2900 (with full Audio Exemplar)Modification. I have own The Esoteric DV-50 which i sold on audiogon last week,The Wadia 861se,Accuphase 75V and 77 sacd,Audio Aero Capitole...

You could get a new one for $449.Spearitsound.com sells them ,just ask audio advisor to match the price.

Faustus is correct,I used the Purist Audio Design, System Enhancer (Burn in Cd).With my azul 640c it took about 15 hours of using this Burn in CD and boy did this player come into it's full potential. I 'am Using Senneiser HD 650/ Mobius Zu Cable/Berning MicroZotl/Audience AU 24 interconnect...

RSAAVEDR,Hello I'am using the Azur 640C with the Senheiser Hd 650/Mobius Zu Cable and Berning MicroZotl Amp. The sound is Excellent and very smooth. The Azur 640c is a real sleeper! Good Luck with your rig.

Having own many of the players mentioned in the above replys,I must say that imho,The Denon 2900 fully modified with a Analog Tube Output Stage is perhaps one of the best buys on the market,At $3500 (Denon 2900 $1000 + $2500 Mod) you get a Reference caliber Sacd + Redbook CD Playback, not to...

Der Wolf Mentioned 8 Excellent players for their price range,But the drawn conclusions regarding these players are far from accurate,Unless they where A/B within the same sound system and listening room,How could some one come up with such reviews.I could understand going from one dealer to...

Having own the Rega 2000,I would suggest the new cambridge Azur 640c,Found for about $450 new. Both players are very similar in terms of being warm sounding and laidback.But i find the Azur 640C to have better Lower end Control.

For a stock Player The Esoteric DV50, Modified Player The Denon 2900 with a Reference mod which includes an Analog tube stage.Mod perform by John Tucker of www.exemplaraudio.com at a cost of $2500(Mod cost with tube analog output). Having lived with the Shanling T200 with the underwood...

Do yourself a favor and audition the Cambridge Azur 640C upsampling player.Street price around $450 Gives many players under $2500 a run for the money.

Thank You Hirsch ,Very informitive.

Just ordered my Berning Micro zotl/Sennheiser HD650 with the Zu Mobius cable.My source will be a highly modified Denon 2900 with a tube output stage which i'll be taking from my main HT Setup until i find a player for my Zotl/HD650. Looking for tube recommendations.I'am Looking for a liquid and...

Thank You for the info. Gentleman

I see alot of talk on the headphone cables,where do i buy these different cables and who performs these modifications. To my understanding the headphone cables are hardwire.

Which would be your choice with the Berning ztol, I'am looking for a very Liquid and smooth sound. Headphone Comfort is also very important. Thank You in Advance for your Advice.

First and foremost thank you all for taking your time to answer and providing me with such valuable information. How do the Grados RS-1 compare to the Sennheiser 650?