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Duke Ellington question...
Thanks for all the information and I know it well be well received.I appreciate all of the input that I have received. 
Duke Ellington question...
Thank you very much Jazzcourier and Birdies for the reply it was very helpful.Thanks again!All the best Bill... 
Audio Note 2.1.x DAC vs Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2
Interesting comments Plangco.While I own the W4s DAC and find it a real value for the dollar I can't say it is better or worse than the Audionote,But I do agree with your comment: "one who also likes to get to the point and is not interested in ta... 
"Whatever Happened To The Audiophile?"
Very well said Steve! 
Wyred 4 Sound and Thiels
What is the dealer suppose to say when the WyredSound amp is sold factory direct. He can't knock the amp but the "synergy" ah! On the other hand it has got to be tough on the brick and mortar retailer to compete with a factory direct quality produ... 
Best surprisingly good value component
Ditto the Logitech Squeezebox...If you add a Channel Island power supply it gets even better but this thread is about "budget" components. The power supply cost as much as the Squeezebox itself. 
Wyred 4 Sound Dac1 vs. Dac2
According to Rick and E.J. the sound is the same.The difference being the "2" will play high res files and has a remote, as you mentioned.Sweet DAC! 
Best Dac for a Shanling and squeezebox?
MuscalalYou will be a happy camper! 
Dynaudio Special One-Anyone heard/own these?
Find a McCormack amp DNA 1 or .5. Should be able to find a stock unit and can always have it upgraded later.I have a .5 with rev A upgrades and it sounds great with my Dynaudio 1.3 SE.Good luck. 
American Folk/Bluegrass music to die for
Mike_DaleThat is one I forgot about, what an allstar line up.Another group I like is "Weary Hearts" they did not last long but they were very good. I guess if some guy named Ron Block wants to leave and go play with Allison Krause you can not seco... 
Best Dac for a Shanling and squeezebox?
MusicalalI do not think so, and it gives you flexibilty and the option of putting multiple devices into your DAC with diffferent types of cables. 
Best Dac for a Shanling and squeezebox?
Wyred4Sound DAC 2 is $1499 if you want to stick to your budget you could always buy two.I have the DAC 1 hooked up to a Logitech Squeezebox as well as my CD palyer and it sounds great. 
American Folk/Bluegrass music to die for
Thanks Chris 74 I am glad you like, the 15th and 20'th anniversary albums are very good with guest appearances by Emy Lou and Linda Ronstadt Another name I think deceives mention is the Nashville Bluegrass and their collaborations with Peter Rowan... 
American Folk/Bluegrass music to die for
Two words folks "SELDOM SCENE" 
Monitors for Large Room
Dynaudio 1.3 SE or Dynaudio Contour 1.4 or 25's would all be good candidates.