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Jazz trombone anyone?
This may not fall into the category of traditional jazz. However, this band is definitely worth checking out www.bonerama.netDon't let the name scare you...it's about the tromboneEnjoy. 
Memory Player vs Dedicated PC-TopUSB Conv and DAC
Guys, please take your pissing contest somewhere else. We only want to read about the equipment that this thread was initially about.This crap kills the integrity of these forums.Please, be professionals.Thank you. 
What is new with the Memory Player?
I would like to hear opinions of how poor sounding cd's perform on the MP...Does the "RUR" extract more information and improve the sound, or does it just reveal more of the harshness that make some of these cd's unlistenable on highly resolving r... 
Sonos VS CD Transport
Saffy's reply has me wondering...I have had Sonos for about 6 months and while I am content with the ZP-80's analog outs for a few small systems throughout my home, I find the ZP-80 to be disappointing in my main system, even when using thr digita... 
Anybody fan or Meridian 3 ch stereo?
Spread Spectrum Tech makes a Trinaural Processor http://www.ampzilla2000.com/index.html#Trinaural , which may also be what you are looking for.There is a review here on agon http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rprea&1144721220&read&... 
What is new with the Memory Player?
I am interested in learning more about the Memory Player, but am having trouble finding info/navagating Nova Physic's website.-Can custom playlists be made from stored music?-Will the stored music be "network" accessible...can you play music in va... 
Efficient Dynamic Speaker with low-end punch?
The Daedalus DA-1 should be on your list to check out. I think that it be a good match. www.daedalusaudio.com 
PS Audio? Rega? Benchmark?
Hi Everyone:Thanks for your patience.I was able to spend some time comparing 2 of the 3 DACs. So far, I have compared the SS units (PS Audio DL-III & Benchmark DAC1.)Both our very good sounding DACs and very good values, in he $1k range. Ultim... 
PS Audio? Rega? Benchmark?
Hi Gang:An unexpected family matter has put me behind schedule. Hoping to get in some listening/evaluating time over the wknd.Bear w/me. I will report back.Thanks. 
PS Audio? Rega? Benchmark?
Coax and Toslink only...I am not techy enough to go with a USB set up.I guess I need to go back to the owner's manuals to familiarize myself with what an ASIO device driver is. The only thing that I have bypassed is the DAC that is in my cdp.Follo... 
PS Audio? Rega? Benchmark?
Kck:Nope...was actually threatened by English teacher that I may not graduate high school, bekuz Eye ka'nt rite.PS Audio recommends to give the DAC 2 weeks of straight play for the unit to to fully cook...the most significant improvements are noti... 
PS Audio? Rega? Benchmark?
Take advantage of PS Audio & Benchmark's in-home trial.I am presently evaluating these (and other) DACs in my system. Both DACs are very good. However, they present the music very differently.My findings are that there is no answer as to which... 
Electrocompaniet EMC-1 24/192...Where to from here
John:As you can see by how quickly I replaced the EMC-1, I too really enjoy it. Because of system changes, if I am going to make a change, the digital input is a must for me.Other than that (and not that the Electro is a slouch by any strech of th... 
Electrocompaniet EMC-1 24/192...Where to from here
Nearly 2 years have passed and I'm getting ready to bite the bullet on a cdp upgrade.One feature that has entered the equation since my original posting of this thread is having a cdp that has digital inputs.This brings me to the Cary 306 SACD.Has... 
MJ Acoustics Subwoofers v. REL.
I was strongly considering a REL B3. I had a REL Strata-II several years ago and was pleased with it. The B3 seems to be the recommended step forward from the Strata subs.I have recently stumbled onto info regarding the MJ Acoutics line of subs an...