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Denafrips Avatar looks the goods



I really like what I see with this Denafrips Avatar, it’s looks to have the goods inside for the money, and no dvd rom slot drive or CD rom drive used either. Two transformers lot of separate regulators, many little caps to get lower esr than just big ones. lots of different outputs.
https://www.denafrips.com/avatar

And it uses a Philips Philips CDM4/19 swing arm laser, much better than rom drives slot or tray, just a little slower to read the TOC no biggie.
https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB14vz0QFXXXXXpXFXXq6xXFXXX1/CDM4-CDM4-19-CDM-4-19-Brand-Part-HIFI-CD-La...

Cheers George
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Schiit CD transport

Looks like a popular subject over at the Hoffman forums.
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/would-anyone-else-love-to-see-a-schiit-cd-player.885167/
Also talk at superbestaudiofriends and  Audio Asylum forums as well. 

Cheers George
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When is the Schiit one coming out?
These are the old Theta people. They surely know how to make a good transport.


Like I said Mike Moffat (Schiit Audio) if/when he brings out a transport, should nail it, as he has Lampizator’s tick of approval in his shootout list of the best all time transports. And Mike Moffat’s Theta Data took out first place.

Lampizator " The First Battle Of Transports
Description of contenders:
1. Theta - chosen because it is legendary, because it is unmodded and for the worldwide audience can serve as a benchmark, and because it sounds bloody good in my home. So far - by far - my best transport.
Cost on ebay USD500"


Cheers George
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And that douche a respected member??

"@almarg a douche", you are way out of line.
He has more audio knowledge in his little toe than you’ll ever have, you are seriously deluded Probably all that money you claim to have, take a hike!!
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 "don’t mean so much around here"
+1 
Or his so called wealth he gloats about.

Cheers George
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A single power cord of mine is worth more than your entire “system” combined.
You know for that money that's gotta sound better.

I make a lot of money you bottom feeder
Your all class.
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I don’t care! You started the mud slinging sunshine
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“Guys”? It’s just our dear friend George 😉🤭😂


Rich from a guy that said this
"I check my equipment, and find out I need eight fuses. Too much money."  
https://imgix.ranker.com/user_node_img/50106/1002107502/original/1002107502-photo-u1?w=375&q=60&...
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mikey8811248 posts09-10-2020 2:26am@georgehifi 

When is the Schiit one coming out?

Don't know, but you can bet it will be cheaper with 14 day trial, and it won't be released at $1700 and then go up to $2300 just because they sell a few.

 
  These are the old Theta Digital people. They surely know how to make a good transport.
And yes they (Mike Moffat) really knows his Schiit when it comes to digital.

Cheers George 
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I was looking to get one but then the repricing puts it out of my budget.
I’ll look for one of the old rated transports of yesteryear.
Yep, 35% increase, just not justified in my books. Keep it at $1698 and you’ll do well with it.
Schiit Audio threatened to bring one out, and you know that will priced to scatter the competition. And a US product with 14 day trial period, like all their stuff.

Cheers George
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Guys -- it's not uncommon for audio manufacturers to have "introductory pricing."

Nah, they would have said that, to get a rush on ordering which they got without saying it.

It's a viable marketing tactic that can generate buzz for a new product.
Only if said.

Cheers George
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Economics 101. Supply and demand.
Yeah supply and demand usually make things cheaper, not more expensive. Makes me think twice about it now.

Cheers George
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Please note the price of the AVATAR CDT will be revised to S$2298/US$1698. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Now that is not a good thing for a company to do for their image. Just because it’s become popular.
They would have been making their wanted profit margin at the old price. Because bigger orders now of parts will result in a reduction of price of them, and production cost should also be less. So if anything it should become cheaper not more expensive.

Cheers George
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$1237.72 including shipping

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/anyone-tried-the-denafrips-cd-transport/post?postid=1992663#1...
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