Just to update now that I have the CD50 up and running, it's sounding sensational!
My system is sounding very detailed and open, yet smooth, lush and warm. I have very good synergy with the CD50, killerdac and modded MingDa amp. I'm currently borrowing a set of Lenehan ML-1 speakers and although sounding very good, I'm still keen to hear the setup with the Gale 401A's (should I get them working!!). All that side though it all starts at the source, even the killerdac loses its 'killer' without a decent transport IMO.
I had been using the beautifully built stock Marantz CD85 as the transport while the CD50 was 'in the shop' but as soon as I hooked up the CD50 it was game over, the system came to life.
Hopefully soon I'll be able to have a transport GTG, just a shame Tuyen's using I2S on his CD94 as it would be good to throw that in the mix. I'd like to know how much better
or different the CD94 is to the CD50 on my system.
I haven't decided if or when I'll mod the CD85 yet as the CD50 is quite outstanding ATM.
Cheers, flemo.