Best or most profound sleeper product

I agree with a previous contributor, McCormack's Micro Line Drive is an awesome product--and not just at the mid-line price point. It betters all preamps I've heard in the $2000 price range. It may not be the last word in transparency but it betters everything I've heard in pace, punch, and sheer musicality--when used in the ACTIVE mode. It just sounds right!

One of 2 post-digital processors: Margules ADE-24, or Taddeo Digital Antidote (Active or Passive).

The Margules is built in a cheap plastic case, and does wonders for inexpensive digital front ends (CD, DVD, or Laserdisc). It takes the analog outs post-DAC.

Same concept with the Taddeo. The Active version is more expensive, about $1k list, but I've bought one used, and seen another one for around $500. This thing is AMAZING, even using the output of my (no longer owned) Sony SCD-777ES playinf SACD's !

There is a new version of the Antidote II, a Passive model for all of $99. Female RCA inputs, a small box, and small "tails" with male RCA's, so no extra cable required. Haven't compared these in my main system to the Active version, but the Passive makes a hell of a difference with output from a Sony Discman, and one of 3 DVD's I have (Pioneer, Apex, and Panasonic).

All thes units bring a focuse to the sound, adding clarity, and allowing me to hear more of the music so it seems.

The Margules is under $200. As mentioned the Taddeo's range from $99 Passive to (list) $1k active (street price less if you can find them used).

My LOOOOOOOOONG 2 cents. Sorry if I bored.

Todd.

I'll second the B&W 302's...decent sound for very little $, good for den or multi-room

System Audio Speakers.A friend and I AB'd the 950's against his B&W 804's.At least the equivalent for $1k less money with deeper bass.
tracer

I have to agree with Todd. The Taddeo passive is great bang for your buck (or pound) in improving digital sound, better imo than chasing after $5k+ DACs.