I recently purchased an Onix xcd-88 cd player. As many know, this is essentially the same cd player as the Music Hall cd-25 at a bargin price of $299. At the price, it's a great bargin and a very respectable cd player. I recently upgraded the op amps to 627's and the player really has improved...

Wow!!!!!!!!!! I'm in the process of breaking in my new, well almost new, AKG 501's. I really can't believe they sound so heavenly with classical music. Jazz and rock, good but not great . Vocals and classical music...I'm addicted. My Grado SR-225's are fine by me for rock and jazz, but give me...

I had an interesting recent experience with TTVJ Flat Pads I wanted to share and see if anyone else experienced something similar. I tried them on my Grado SR-225's with my Woo Audio 3 w/ various NOS/Used tubes and my Pioneer DV-414 cd/dvd player. I absolutely hated what they did to the...

I have a Woo Audio 3 amp with a nice sampling of used and NOS tubes, Grado SR-225 phones, and an old Pioneer DV-414 cd/dvd player as a source. I'm looking to upgrade to a better new or used cd player (DVD/SACD capability not needed). Musical tastes are ecclectic with acoustic jazz, small...

I know many folks, both pro and con, have strong feelings about the benefits and drawbacks of crossfeed. Has anyone tried the Corda Cross-1, which appears to be a well built and executed device? Any of your experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.