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Yes. Yesterday I bought an expensive Monster optic digital toslink cable and play the music through digital domain. At first I felt the digital mode (using DAC of the receiver) was better than analog mode (using DAC of the DVD player). But after I carefully compared the two by switching between the two, there was no big difference. The toslink cable is necessary for DVD playback. Now the audio cable is obviously an extra waste.

The good things started from the new CDs that I bought yesterday. I went to Circuit City to look for some SACD. Unfortunately they no longer sell SACD or DVD audio since nobody buy them. I chose 3 CDs, one is the latest album from Mariah Carry (sorry, I always have trouble to remember English names and I only love the music and keep forgetting the spelling of singers and musicians), one is "Naked Guitar" from Earl Clough (I think the last name here is wrong), and the third one is the 2CD collection from John Denver (I love this singer so much so that I can remember the right name). I played Mariah's CD first and all of the sudden I felt the strength of the Speakers, they are awesome. The guitar solo from Earl also sounds very clear. Only the songs of John Denver sound so so since those were recorded long time ago. So I think the software does make a difference here.

I tried to play some of the music that I played yesterday. I felt they sounds better now. It looks like the speakers need some warm up time and are getting better and better.

I'm glad you're finally starting to hear how wonderful these speakers can be. Don't worry about your English. You're doing very well. And, there is no penalty here for poor spelling. If there were, we ALL would be in big trouble. .

If you are looking for SACDs and DVD-As, here are a few on-line sources you might consider. If you find a DVD-A or SACD which interests you, try going to google.com and entering the Artist and Title in the search box to see if there is a better price available.

CD Universe
In the "Browse" menu, on the left hand side of the page, look for "DVD Audio," and "Super Audio CD."

Acoustic Sounds
In the menu, upper left hand of the page, look for "SACD," and "DVD Audio"

BuyDVDNow
Same as above

Elusive Disc
Left hand menu, as usual.

Music Direct
Click on "Shop By Category" in the menu on the left, then under "Music" you'll find the links to SACD and DVD-Audio.

I do not know if you like her music, but I have found that Diana Krall's SACDs (When I Look In Your Eyes is my favorite) are the best mixed and mastered SACDs I've ever heard. Good hunting!

Did you have the chance to compare your system with some other systems in a store other than BB and CC where you can actually listen to something? It can also be a matter of expectations here, as some people expect to be blown away and see a miracle once the HT is in place. A comparison listen will help you a lot to have realistic expectations from your system.

And yes, I felt that my speakers sounded better after a while, but not sure if it were them or my ears getting used to them.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.....

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It looks like the speakers need some warm up time and are getting better and better.

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Think maybe your *ears* might just be getting warmed up to the sound this system produces?! Glad to hear that it's starting to come together for you always, that's a heck of a good system there. Speaking of Mariah Carey....


"Whenever I watch TV and I see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I would love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff."
- Mariah Carey, Pop Singer

>>Whoa, whoa, whoa.....

Can we at least agree that many people see a significant improvement in how their speakers sound after a few days, whether that is a change in speaker performance or the brain adapting to the sound of the speakers ?

I was disappointed with the sound of my M2s when they first arrived, but after a couple of days of continuous use (with me in another city ) they sounded mighty fine.

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Can we at least agree that many people see a significant improvement in how their speakers sound after a few days, whether that is a change in speaker performance or the brain adapting to the sound of the speakers ?

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You are absolutely correct John, I was actually trying to add a little humor more than anything. My speakers sound better each time I play them!

I liked your Mariah Carey quote. She didn't actually SAY that, did she ? I don't think I would ever show my face in public again after saying something like that...

"She didn't actually SAY that, did she ?"

Yep she sure did John, here are a few others you'll enjoy...Stpuid Quotes

I'm defending truth, not Mariah Carey. Snopes says the quote is bogus.

As to the thread, I'm sure that some well-recorded material will help you appreciate your system much more.

It is kind of hard to find a high-end audio dealer in town. The only one that I went to has a system of NAD pure CD-player, B&W seperate amps, and a pair of Paradiam speakers. That system does not deliver amazing sound. Compared to the $400 infinity floor standing and the $900 Polk HT bookself speakers (driven by Onkyo receiver) that I audited in CC, the Axiom speakers are definitely much better.