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What turntable to start out with ? Pioneer PLX-1000 or VPI Nomad
Lenco is a good starting point. 
Does This Machine Exist?
dodgealum it has been a while but we need to get re-connected.  I can help you with what you are seeking.Happy Listening. 
Latest Absolute Sound
I get what every one is saying, but try making a component.  Design, test, re-do design, make it work, figure on how to get the parts you need consistently, design a chassis, box, shipping material, manuals, advertising, etc.  No wonder there are ... 
Are class A tube amps similar to class A solid state ...
The first time I heard this was from the shop that sold me the 6 x 9 Jensen triax speakers, with Pioneer AM/FM Cassette deck that I put into a z28 Camaro. 1979? ... I was around 17-18? Nothing has changed re: needs to be 10 times the power to so... 
Upgrade Path
Best upgrade is a DAC or Phono source is the most important.Happy Listening 
How important is the transport when using a DAC?
It can be dramatic but you need to try, try, try.Happy Listening. 
Hot off the press: Yggdrasil review
Bill, as I demonstrate the DAC from person to person, the only question that remains is how much. That ususally takes less than 60 seconds. The last few people sold there current very high priced DACs to buy mine. It took a long time to get here a... 
Hot off the press: Yggdrasil review
Bill you know I am ready when you are. Read the audio circle link Pat started. I am going at this one by one right now but the R2R was a big jump in improvement and you know that my power supply section and analog section has no real competition. ... 
Hot off the press: Yggdrasil review
yes I have used that in my DHT DAC. 
repair shop for FM Acoustics
I am in New Jersey if this helps you. I am familiar with the FM designs.Happy Listening. 
Hot off the press: Yggdrasil review
No magic in the R2R ladder, just another design. Bill I will have to disagree with your statement. As you know I am building DHT DACs now and previously I was using the ESS Sabre32 Reference (ES9018) DAC chip. It sounded fantastic until we tried t... 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
It has arrived! My DHT DAC will have more soul than most high priced analog set-ups. No comparison.Happy Listening. 
Pioneer PD-S95 cd transport
If you are looking for a transport then find a CEC 51 or 5100 for around $400-$500. So far more musical than the modified Rega Saturn I owned and modified. Just better sounding in direct comparison in every area. Then you have to find a real good ... 
How important is the transport when using a DAC?
No necessarily. You need to experiment for the sound you prefer. I build my own DAC and each transport can add or subtract from the sound in different areas. For example, I switched back to a CEC which is better all around and in direct comparison... 
Best DAC for around $10K new or used
So you can also save on not having a preamp as well.That all depends on the preamp.Happy Listening.