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What digital filter are you using with your NS500?
Thanks Ivanj I already got my player and found the digital filter in the set up menu. The option only affects cd playback. The two settings are sharp and slow. 
Someone help me Sound Too Thin ?????
I second the JMlab Chorus 705/706 suggestion. I own a pair and run them with an arcam integrated. It sounds really good. Extreme highs are a little harsh. I think tubes might get rid of that. I had to get the right cables to get that sound and run... 
Amp under $1000 for Electronica...
Check out Aprils What HiFi UK magazine. It features about 5 systems for different tastes. One of them is a dance music system comprised of:Arcam diva a65 plusNAD C541iB&W DM602S3If you want more power check out a used arcam a85 integrated with... 
Arcam Binding Posts
I think theyre BFA posts that only accept bare wire or spades. 
What digital filter are you using with your NS500?
Thanks Ivan, hopefully mine will last me a good long time(knock on wood). What filters did you use while you had them? 
scout or new amp
Go with the amp as the mmf 7 is already a fine product and performs above the potential of your amp. 
Placement,Treatments,Extreme Science Experiments ?
Let us know what changes youve made and what effect theyve had. 
Which cables to get?
Not it isnt malfunctioning. Ive listened to fm stereo broadcasts and they sound very good, with a nice soundstage and ok vocals. Its just mens voices sound like there is a bass boost in effect. I got the tuner for the occasional fm listening, but ... 
Which cables to get?
Thank you Basement, that was a very helpful response. My only other source is the CDP and I characterize my systems sound as balanced but some recordings sound terribly bright. I think its due to the JmLabs tweeter. I like the sound, the soundstag... 
Placement,Treatments,Extreme Science Experiments ?
Im in a similair situation. Try toeing in the speakers so the sweet spot is a few inches in front of you. Speaker height is very important as the tweeters are what put out the majority of the detail youre missing. The problem with nearfield listen... 
What's your latest "Discovery"
I bought a cd called "Umbrellas" by a 60's group called THE FREE DESIGN. Kind of psychedelic folk pop. At times very trippy, other time kind of corny but in a sincere kind of way. They do a lot of covers like "Happy Together, "Feelin' Groovy" and ... 
Which remasters to pickup?
Thank you all of you! 
Upbeat music suggestions?
Oops almost forgot The Flaming Lips "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots". A kind of futuristic humans versus robots concept album. Great sonics, quirky lyrics. Made me feel like a kid again. 
Upbeat music suggestions?
I just bought the APHEX TWIN selected ambient works '85-'92. Very upbeat almost pretty electronic music you can dance to. 
Newby problem with hum
DAMN! How loud is it at 3 o'clock? Id honestly like to know.