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PS Audio's Digital Link III DAC
eh hem...anyone out there with a DL-III ????They are on back order, so it is quite possible that people are buying them.If you have one or have heard one, please chime in. How does it sound? What is its character?What other DAC's or CDP's would yo... 
REL Subs with H2O Amplifiers
Snipes:Assuming that your Storm III is now connected to your preamp; do you feel that you were able to obtain the same seamless integraton with your main speakers as you would have gotten if you were using the Neutrik connection via your power amp... 
REL Subs with H2O Amplifiers
For anyone that cares; both Sumiko & H2O confirmmed that the REL subs cannot be connected via the power amps 
Neutrik aftermarket cable for Rel Strata III
Several years ago I had a Strata II. Since moving 3 years ago and a handful of changes in my 2-channel system, I have been running full-range, without a sub.I now have REL B3 on the way and am looking for opinions on upgraded Neutrik Cables.I have... 
Digital Cable Choice; how critical is it?
Nsgarch, you are correct! I obviously had a brain freeze. I am questionning the importance of the single cable that runs from the transport to the DAC.Regarding the analog cables, I have always run balanced XLR. However, I was considering going si... 
hifi audio in movies
I am pretty sure that we saw B&O gear get destroyed by Clark W. Griswold's antics, in Nat'l Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
Has anyone heard the Burwen Bobcat system
6 months have passed since this inquiry was posted.Owners of the Burwen Bobcat Suite; please chime in and share your epxerience.Thanks 
Olive Mods: Bolder Cable vs. Red Wine Audio
Acheung:Did you use the Olive unit before having the mods done by Red Wine? If so, how did your Levinson DAC sound through the stock Olive? (in comparrison to the modded unit) Are you using the external hard drive for expanded storage, or just as ... 
PS Audio's Digital Link III DAC
They are out there...anyone have one??? 
Audio Aero Capitol MK II CDP: Do I need a preamp?
A dealer brought over a Capitole MkII SE CDP for me to demo. It sounded great in my system.Just before we packed things up, we bypassed my (Aesthetix Calypso) pre and ran the Capitole direct to my power amps.Upon doing this, the music lost its "bo... 
Digital stream to a computer via Toslink or coax
Hi Guys:Thanks for your interest in coaching me through this.I am running several options through my head.I recently took delivery of an Olive Opus. I really love having the music stored on the hard drive, playlists, network capability etc.I also ... 
Aero Capitole as a preamp?
I too have the (fantastic) Calypso pre. Last summer, I auditionned a Capitole MKII SE CDP in my system. It was wonderful sounding.However, when I bypassed the Calypso and went straight from the Capitole CDP to my power amps, the music sounded VERY... 
Comments on the Olive Opus CD Player
My Opus is on the way...scheduled to deliver on Monday. As I develop my opinions, I will post them. 
Best ICE-powered amps ?
About a year ago, I downsized my rig. I went from a Rowland 302 to H2O's Signature Mono 250 amps.The H2O amps certainly are not as pretty as Rowland's eye candy. However, they absolutely are as musically satisfying (to my ears) as the JRDG 302 was... 
Review: Spread Spectrum Technologies Trinaural Processor Surround Pre
This is pretty interesting concept and piece of equipment. Thanks for posting your review.Do you feel that the benefits are really for large listening rooms, where there is a great distance between the left & right speakers; or would there be ...