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Praise for DacMagic
This is followup review and feedback on DacMagic, balanced XLR Cardas Quadlink 5C cables, MIT digital coaxial cable after a week or run-in for approx. 40 hours.I observed the sound stage is getting smoother, warmer. Although the sound stage during... 
Praise for DacMagic
Got my CA DacMagic, first impression (no fully run-in yet), it delivers a wider, deeper and more dynamic soundstage, better clarity, i can hear different depth of music with ease, it provides a very good and clear 3D sound imaging especially at mi... 
Praise for DacMagic
Just received June 2009 Stereophile yesterday, there is a follow-up review by John Atkinson on DacMagic. Check it out 
Praise for DacMagic
Great and thanks for the feedback, i am looking forward to own this DAC. 
Praise for DacMagic
Edgejazz, thanks for reporting, how's the sound produced by DacMagic compared to CA 540V2? I prefer warmer and musical sound, my music preference towards vocal jazz, classical, new age and easy listening genres.Thanks again. 
Praise for DacMagic
4est, I would like to hear the difference between DacMagic vs DAC-1, initially i was thinking to buy Benchmark until the launch of DacMagic.Currently, my CDP is Cambridge Audio 540C V2, i believe DacMagic will well match with CDP since they are fr... 
Get a new CD player or external DAC?
Thanks for all response, it's very helpful indeed. Now my task is to audition with various external DACs on my setup.I am not from US nor Europe. Most of the time, our local hifi suppliers/agents not allow us to bring external DACs home for auditi... 
Get a new CD player or external DAC?
Thanks for all response, your recommendation will be further studied for consideration. I forgot to mention my music taste is towards musical, warm rather detail and analytical.@Chewy - CA 840C is in my first priority list as it serves as CD playe... 
Recommended CD player below 1.5K
Appreciate to all response and advice.Will DAC provide too much details and brightness in music? I love music in concert hall (warm) rather than in recording studio (details).TIA 
Recommended CD player below 1.5K
Thanks for all response, currently i find my sound system on little bright, detail side, is Benchmark DAC1 or Cambridge Audio 840C suitable? I prefer a warmer, musical CDP. What about Cary CDP1, though it slightly above my budget?Thanks. 
XLR Pin Vocabulary
Thanks for clarification 
What is your audio components pairing with Krell K
Thanks, Ryder.I opened this thread with the intention to get information from fellow forumers of Audiogon on your Krell KAV-400xi setup, to share with us. 
Integrated amplifier below 1.5K for Sonus Faber?
hi all, thanks for your advice.Finally, got my new Krell KAV-400xi yesterday. Well, first audition, it gives a very much improvement from previous amplifier Cambridge Audio 540A. It produces a very natural, musical sound. I hope after some hours o... 
Integrated amplifier below 1.5K for Sonus Faber?
I may look into Krell KAV 400xi int. amplifier which is around 2.5K to pair with SFCD. If you have the similar setup, please spare me your review and experience. Thanks in advance. 
Primare I30 vs Krell KAV 400xi
What about Sonus Faber Concertino Domus speakers pairing with Krell KAV 400xi, are they good match? I heard SF used Krell amp for testing.