I don't get all the negative votes on Diana Krall. I can imagine that one could dismiss her on purely personal tastes grounds but really, objectively, she's jus great. And a great pianist as well. Have you at least had a chance to see her live?

That is so stupid to act this way. This thread even appears on Google if you look up her real name... Really not wise indeed.

(Google is your friend)

Speaking of older-but-golden players, did any one of you have any experience with the Sony SCD-X501ES? (SONY SCDX501ES CD/SACD PLAYER - available from Superfi UK Visit http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/product_id/4872 for details) It seems to retail at around the same price...

Care to share?

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Thanks again for all meaningful comments! I will definitely look at a few older CPD models...

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik Always get the older one. Always, always, always. If you're tempted by the breathless, orgasmic reviews of the new model, go back two or three years and read the breathless, orgasmic reviews of the old model. Ask yourself if there really is that...

Quote: Originally Posted by dazzer1975 absolutely not, and even if they were, the newer models may not even feature new technology until you get to a certain price point, so imo, it is possible to get a better machine, with better tech and features for less money than a newer model...

I responded. This one is nice! There is a wide spread opinion that designing a truly great sounding component is more art than just science, and only a handful of visionary guru-like engineers can transcend from mechanical sound reproduction to a free flow of beauty and emotion. Do you...

His feedback is so-so for a large reseller (around 90%)

Quote: Originally Posted by El_Doug XA5400ES (see sig ) it really is that good!!! Tempted by offering a review?

Thanks for your impressions. So the technology behind CD players or DACs is generally not evolving fast enough to justify the price difference between newer and older models, rights? (on the assumption that product lines are renewed every, say, 3 years)

Ok, last try: Older but brand-new Marantz SA-7001 or all-new Onkyo C-S5VL? (which retail at the same price)

Fortunately or not, I only seem to generate relationships with retailers, but thanks for the note! Any bad experience of your which made you write this reminder?

Sony still makes SACD players. One of them is allegedly one of the best out here (the something 5400ES).

Bump for your impressions. I guess the question could also read "Do you generally feel that paying that 30-50% extra for the latest CDP model is worth it". Cheers S.

So, it seems that most major CD player manufacturers renew their lines quite often, at least every 2-3 years. Do you generally feel that there is ANY real benefit in picking the last/newer model compared to the previous one at a good discount or would it be just paying for different design...

Quote: Originally Posted by bhd812 probably.. this is the day of safety, look at these cars with 50 airbags for each passanger..hell when i was a kid all we had was mothers arm to save us. that arm flew out faster then any air bag or seat belt and instead of using computers and sensors...

Thanks guys - it was not meant to be too serious, really! I guess I was just totally angry after getting my haircut done and just felt compelled to let the world know that I *hate, oh yes I so hate* buzzing noises right near my eardrums, especially when someone is touching my head at the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Meliboeus Cutting hair is annoying, i've stopped almost a couple of years ago... Absolutely, it is one of the most irritating social obligations ever. Too bad I am fond of the Obama cut I guess...

Quote: Originally Posted by EugeneK I don't think hair clippers are loud enough to damage your hearing. :P But I really wonder, honestly. They go so close to my eardrums at full volume, etc. I would not be so sure about that!

Seriously, I am gonna turn deaf with their infamous buzzing machines near my ears! Any advice for me apart letting my hair grow like a 70s rocker?

Another option would be a pair of Ultrasone HFI 5xx or 6xx in which you stuff a bit of cotton wool to reduce the bass impact (search "Kees mod" for more information).

That's a fun game! It got Hercules Poirot, Kirk Hammett and Mary Magdalene right...