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Why buy older digital gear?

I've seen a lot of Cal Audio gear for sale recently, most notably the Cal Delta and the Sigma dac. I recall these units where popular in the early 90's. Why spend $500-$600 on outdated technology? Is it because the selling price is much lower than the original retail price? I am certain that todays budget gear would surely outperform any of the older players? Am I wrong or are these components still worth a listen?
Thanks
cody

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mrtennis
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some older digital gear sounds better than anything made today, such as forsell components, the original zanden dac, some older wadia gear--the 2000 series, the cal aria, rhe cal tempest, etc. . obviously, ears and preference are the relevant variables regarding such an assertion .
mrtennis
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hi art:

i too use the ess dac in tube mode, but i think the old forsell stuff, is more musical and more expensive.

i'd love to listen to the original tempest cd player again, but would be afraid to own it because of the difficulty of finding a replacement for the transport.
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