Genesis Time Lens

No wonder I don't see it. I'm not blind.

"If you are committed to computer audio and the USB interface ... I would replace that

"cheap USB to SPDIF converter and into a Genesis Time Lens"

with a good quality one"

Why not use one of Steve N's Synchro-Mesh reclockers? It looks like it does the same thing and is a new product in current production. The Time Lens is about 20 years old.

"Am what I am using today essentially the same as the newer DACs, but with more boxes?"

In terms of function, yes.

Cerrot,

Don't take this the wrong way, but people like you always want everything both ways. You have a problem with Steve for discussing and recommending his products when he feels the discussion warrants it. This is something Audiogon allows, so he's not breaking any rules here. If he were to instead, not involve himself in any of the discussions, and make himself less available to potential and actual customers, you would complain that he's a typical high end audio thief, and takes the money and runs. Not caring about anyone or anything but himself.

So, given that, why do you feel the Audiogon community needs (and wants) you to undress him to everyone here? Most people here already know who he is and don't have an issue with him. Also, I see plenty of threads where he contributes without bringing up his products. Not that it even matters.

"All this equal, are both cables jut as important or does the reclocker buffer clean the jitter up?
Justubes2 (Answers | This Thread)"

As far as I know, the cables don't have anything to do with jitter. So if that’s the case, you would just by cables based on the same factors you use for other ones. Sound quality.

Steve's answered many questions for me over the last couple of years and has never tried to sell me anything. And so what if he did? I'm an adult. I know how to say no if I don't want to buy something.

I like Ralph from Atmasphere very much as well. He has answered some questions for me also. And while he doesn't try to sell me anything either, he does list that he's with Atmasphere, and that's advertising. Its a good thing, too. Had he not mentioned his company, I probably wouldn't have looked to his web site for a new preamp I may need. The UV-1 looks perfect for a new system that I’m putting together.

Also, consider the current market for audio products. It's only natural that Steve gets involved in more posts that are relevant to his business. There's a very big demand for entry level, high end digital products like usb converters, reclockers and dacs. Add to that, his products all get good reviews, and that I can't recall anyone complaining about them here, or anywhere else. Maybe your experience is different with him, but I see nothing that would justify such hard criticism.

"03-08-15: Cerrot
Zd, you are obviously a fan. I am not. My standard are a bit higher. I am always suspect of a pushy sales man. Any quality of Steves products are diluted by.... him. "

It has nothing to do with me being a fan. I just don't see any substance to your argument. Can you show me some examples of what you are talking about? You're entitled to your opinion, but I have standards too and won't just follow someone argument just because.