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Meridian 808.2 vs Dcs Puccini with clock vs. Zande
Is SACD an option or a need to have. If it is optional try to hear the Vitus SCD010 (difficult to audition as it does not have a huge brand presence in the US) as it is exceptional on redbook. I will be comparing it to the Puccini over the next co... 
The best no-compromise digital options?
Interesting thread. I have a dcs Puccini coming in next week for audition, be anxious to hear what it brings to the table. I also plan on running my modified Squeezebox Duet through the digital in. 
Has Anyone Criticized The Choice Of Your Cables?
Has Anyone Criticized The Choice Of Your Cables?Once....... >:-} 
What DAC chip used in Berkeley Audio Design DAC?
I think those pics are of his Pacific Microsonics DAC, not the BADA...yes/no? 
Daedalus
I look forward to hearing what Lou brings to RMAF this year as well. We have a mutual friend in the business and ended up having dinner and some drinks the first night at last years show after Joe ditched us. Lou is a truly good guy who makes a te... 
The little guys?
I use KCI Silkworm IC's and DCCA power cords and speaker cables, I also have Element Signature Speaker cables. All of these might fit your description of "little guys" and I can't recommend all 3 of them highly enough...John at KCI, Don at DCCA, A... 
Good USED Speaker Cable Choices for $300-$500 ?
Another excellent choice from your description is Element Cable Signature Series Matador.... 
Digital cable optimal length?
what sonic differences can one expect to hear when using a cable too short or too long? 
KCI Pure Gold and the benefits
How did this thread die out? Any KCI product updates from new or existing users? John, can you give us an update on the product line and all your current offerings? 
thin, very flexible, warm sounding interconnect...
Drop John a note at KCI Cables about auditoning his Silkworm cables..... 
Heavy Power Cords
These work very well when stacked interlocked between your shelf or floor and your power cord...they're rubber so they don't mark anything up either...http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accstwek&1239231445&/Blueharmony-Cablock-cable-isol 
Digital Audio Denmark convertors
Vincent, I don't believe there is anything you can change to reflect industry status like you can at that other site. I believe the best course of action is to identify yourself as having a commercial interest in any product at the time you post a... 
Digital Audio Denmark convertors
Agreed Mike, anyone with a commercial affiliation with any product they are touting as "best ever" or better than another should disclose as such.... Yeah, where is Audiofeil? He's usually pretty quick on these... 
Digital Audio Denmark convertors
Let's just recognize each of us may have different opinions of what is "best" base don our own preferences and biases 
Accuphase DP-77 or DCS P8i?
I believe the Accuphase also has a digital volume control feature...if that was the biggest plus for the DCS as you stated...