Are you intending to have the player for a long time? I used to have a NAD c541i which is tonally quite similar to the Arcam, although not as refined. I thought the price difference between them wasn't worth it... Maybe you could consider the cd82t which, i think, is alot better than...

Does anyone know what opamps are used in the 507? I've got a 506.20 that I'm thinking about doing some mods on.

To add a bit of confusion.... I had a NAD 541i for a year or so. I liked it to start with, but it became irritating after a while. Lead instruments aren't very well balanced with the rest of the sounds and it's got slightly fatiguing highs. I compared a Marantz CD63mk2 KI to the NAD and...

I didn't get a change in sound quality, but I'm fairly certain the fan in the power supply is quieter... I've only tried some DIY sheilded cords though.

Although I haven't heard the 512, there will probably be a difference in sound but I doubt it would be worth the expense. You'll probably get more detail, better soundstaging, etc but refinement will still be lacking. I have a NAD c541i and I'm looking to upgrade. I will have to spend about...

some info http://www.geocities.com/jonrisch/jitter.htm

Quote: Originally posted by bootman Have you heard any of the Pioneer Elite universal players yet? I heard the Pioneer DV-45A and was very underwhelmed. The SACD playback was nearly on the level of my NAD c541i, but DVD-A and CD were terrible. I was under the impression that this...

thanks for the reply Wodgy

Quote: Originally posted by aos >>I don't know about the jitter reduction (some say upsampling increases jitter), I haven't heard that before. One of the reasons for existence of these chips is to reduce jitter. Datasheets are chock full of measurements to show that, as well as theory...

I've compared my c541i to a friends AudioNote DAC1.0 (using another transport aswell as the NAD as the transport). The AudioNote has a much more full sound, is more detailed, and I think is overall alot more realistic than the NAD. Some might say it's a little rough in certain areas, probably...

I'm not sure about the power supply. It had a custom one, so I expect it's changed however the original supply was an older ME one (without an IEC connector). I don't know how it compares to the newer ME power supply. No, I didn't get mine modified and don't really have plans to at the...

Ctn: I don't know how much since my friend bought it already modified. I can't remember the brand names, but the resistors were around $25ea.. so it's a fair increase in price (probably $600 or more). The guy who modified it said that he used alot of silver inside, removed the tape loop, and...

I took a bit of a gamble getting the DCX. I hadn't heard them before and decided to do the 'in home trial'. I was very happy with them compared to other offerings in my area for near the same price, so I kept them. There's not much other aussie gear to compare with near me, so I didn't realise...

DCX's although I'm looking to upgrade.. just don't have the money yet. Since having my HD600s for a while now, I get a little disappointed listening closely to the DCX. They're just not in the same league.

I've got an ME24 and an ME850. I got the 850 2nd hand for 2k, which I'm told is a pretty good deal I think they're good for the price. To better the 850 in every respect would cost alot of money.. I doubt I'll upgrade unless I get some serious speakers. I agree that they tend toward bright...

I think most of the people who say the Vaf are bright use them in bright or small rooms. Wooden floors without much absorbing furniture would make most speakers on the bright side.. I've used the DCX in room about 5x6.5m (with ME gear) and I don't think they are bright... but putting them...

Have a search through aus.hi-fi on gougle groups if you want some opinions on aussie gear vs imported gear, including the brands that have been listed... eg: Equinox Solstice http://groups.google.com.au/groups?h....de%26rnum%3D1 Also, I wouldn't consider the ME to be warm. Not like Arcam...

I never said you should make your own, just giving information Of course people with companies could buy, given the positive reviews of outlaw interconnects.. a diycable.com approach

I recently borrowed an IC from my local dealer with Neotech RCA plugs on it so I thought I'd see what info I could find. I found the Neotech page and noticed that the images used to describe their cables are used by outlaw audio on their page. In fact, the first line on the outlaw...

Thanks for your replies, they contain just what I was after! I guess I've got some experimenting to do, to see if I can find any logic to the cable parameters.

From what I gather, there are some generally "accepted" ideas on interconnects. I was wondering if the following is the general idea as I can't find a definitive guide.. -pure copper is generally a warm sound -pure silver gives better HF extension, sometimes considered bright -silver plated...

Quote: Originally posted by Ctn Upgrade the amp? you have to be kidding me That's what I was thinking. People I know with more experienced ears say it is better than the MAX... Since you think I should change interconnects, what do you think I should spend to get a...

Quote: Originally posted by Vitalstatistix I'm very tempted to take up RageAudio's offer to test the preamp as a headphone amp. I presume you were using it for your home set-up? Yep, I prefer speakers but use heaphones for quiet times. If you're in Sydney I would definately do it...

Quote: Originally posted by Vitalstatistix Great to see another Aussie review using Aussie products. About the ME amp - were you able to A/B it against the others e.g. Headroom, META42, Creek et al? I didn't do A/B comparisons (I got the ME as a preamp before the HD600). It's...

Quote: Originally posted by fredpb How would you remove the earpads for both the HD600 and the HD570? Mine are about due for replacement. I use a small screwdriver to lever off the 570s pads as they are quite firm compared to the 600s. Pulling with just your hands may tear them a bit.