The one good thing about remasters is improving data layer protection (scratch resistance). I think older CDs scratch more

no sadly they are not, as much as I love them, we have to admit that the current and future King of entertainment is streaming. If there's ever a resurgence like vinyl has enjoyed, it will be minimal at best. That being said for years I wished that something like DVD Audio or BD Audio (aka High Fidelty Pure Audio) would have replaced the ancient format (and caught on mainstream) - the possibilities there would have been truly incredible for music fans!

Great review! Thanks for sharing.

I remember when CDs were first coming out. I started listening to them as soon as I could afford them. I never knew about the letter code for the recording, mastering, and production codes. It's really interesting.

Looks like some very interesting products for the audiophile.

"4 8-inch speakers are equivalent to a 15" sub". No... Because the sub will go to 18Hz or lower, and the 8" will still only go to 32Hz...

I have the 8900. $8k towards the end of its cycle.

The shop i go to sells used cds 5 for 15 bucks. I been buying a bunch every paycheck

Certainly some marketing fluff going on there, but great looking speakers!

Be wary of this company and either the return or price guarantee. They start counting days the minute your order and not when you actually receive the product. So if it takes 7, 8, 9 or more days you only have the days of the 30 from the moment you order and not a full 30 days in your possession, sadly I like the subs I received but I will not do business with them again for not honoring a price guarantee using the above example. Good product, but terrible policy/customer service.

Most "common/regular" speakers are 8 Ohms, but these one are 6 Ohms. I wonder if that also helps.

Serious question, why do all hi fi reviewers plug certain albums.

What $1000 speakers does it beat or get beaten by?

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Good Review. Thanks. Do you happened to have any Turntables that actually comes with the XLR output. ProJect XB2 has mini XLR output which fits in well into their Phono Pre Amp S3 B.

How can they comeback when they never went away?

Fun fact the PS3 can play and rip CDs.

Regardless of the format, if the mastering is crap, it’ll sound rubbish on all formats.

Cool. did'nt know he was a music lover...what kind of music?

Five yrs from now, nobody will remember this amp.. I'm still waiting for that one piece of groundbreaking gear, that will completely turn the whole industry upside down.. This isn't it, I'm sorry.. And yes, I've listened to it.

Although I am not a big fan of Thomas, this amp has everything one can want in a power amp in terms of design and layout. 75W is plenty. It is the quality of Watt that drives our emotions.

This dude and Jay exchanged notes on review.

I got rid of my ps2, ps3, VHS player and VHS tapes. Most of my old CDs are probably somewhere on the attic or garage. I don't really have time to get it all tidy up and together again, so I just buy new CDs lol. This time I will not let them be forgotten

Pronunciation is all wrong

Won't power 20.7s 😮

Pretty nice build.

I use this player as a transport for my Benchmark DAC1 hdr. I haven’t found another transport that sounds as good with the Benchmark.

Hi nice to see this review, I have the boulder integrated 866 .. this replaced 5 boxes , coda separates, inious zen mk3, merason reuss dac, The boulder is killer

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I keep all of my CDs, if I paid for it I want it in my hand.

I have B&W 802D I’m looking to buy a Macintosh but is this amp plus to my 802D than the Mac?

I took a DEAF test and the "Audiofraud' cable lost again.

Maybe a stupid question, but do you maybe now how they compare to the KEF Q150 (which are around 140€ more expensive here)?

So is the Fluance RT85 made of cheap parts and not worth the $500? How about with a good phono preamp?

Waf is definitely a thing. Also when it comes to retro computers or vintage gear

The most educational room was the jl audio subwoofer demo

Great show . I truly enjoyed myself. Focal truly did steal the show ... obviously the utopia room was an experience. But the aria evo/ Sony ES room was super impressive. For 2 channel the perlisten room and all three sonus faber rooms and the technics/Klipsch forte demo ...

Nice !!! many don't know but when you rake a Sandy Gross speaker like Golden Ear or Defenitive 10 to 25 degrees you get a time aligned that's what that speaker design goal is Borrensen

Eu tenho CD"S desde 1986 ... são fantásticos... tenho Vinyl... mas é por brincadeira.. nem longe o Vinyl consegue chegar perto dos cd's, existe um bando de idiotas que ficam falando que vinil é melhor... é um bando de desisformaods e ignorantes.

I’ve been seeing cds 💿 for $7.00 dollars at Walmart cheaper then vinyl records

So, it appears he may have just taken the advice of a sales person rather than personally pick and choose each piece based on their own merits. Nothing wrong with a complete Mac set up I'm sure it does sound amazing.

Hey, great video. I traveled from CT to see the show. It was awesome to see and hear so many great theater demonstrations. Also, I met you when I visited the Rel room on Sunday. Best wishes to you.

Nice to see coverage =)

Which did you prefer, the nautilus or blade?

Listen to the doors this is the end song for amazing symbol taps. I have the number threes and it is amazing. Also the bases a lot stronger. I’m feeding my speakers with some audio amplification.

Thanks for the coverage

If you want true neutrality just buy anything from Benchmark

Sorry to be so nasty but as a psychoanalyst I think you need some help. OCD to the max