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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
And now, back to our regularly scheduled program (please!) 
Your most disappointing purchase or audition?
Ralph, your well established credibility on this forum and in the industry as a whole leads me to agree with your assessment of this alleged situation. It sounded like a very unlikely scenario from the beginning. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Just to clarify my previous post on the cost of the Vitus SCD-025, the 16,500 quoted was specified in GBP (British Pounds, not Euros.) 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt - I couldn't find confirmed US pricing but the SCD-025 sells for £16,500 in the UK which converts to ~$27,700 US. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Bigkidz, I respectfully suggest that you advertise your product by purchasing a listing. 
Help on Optimizing Dedicated PC as Music Server
I recommend two references to help optimize your Windows 7 PC for use as a dedicated music server: Sweetwater's Optimization Guide and Genesis - Absolute Fidelity Music Server 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Neal, Matt already tried the DS DAC and eliminated it from the competition. Come on man, keep up with the thread! ;~) Seriously though performance is very dependent upon system matching and personal preferences, and I know you're not alone in liki... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, thanks for your very detailed first impressions! Not many posters would take the time to be as thorough as you are. I hope that you can still enjoy the process, since shootouts like this can often be tedious and somewhat frustrating. 
Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE
I don't see how Mbovaird did anything wrong here. It appears to me that the parties objecting to his input are the ones with a real agenda of their own. He never even brought up the other website which you claim he is trying to gain publicity for.... 
Where can I find a Benz lps cartridge for sale?
I went with the Ortofon Cadenza Bronze, which is a superb tracker and is stunningly silent in the groove minimizing any surface noise. Also just a touch of warmth and sweetness compared to some other Ortofon models. Highly recommended and a superb... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Looking forward to your impressions of Alex's DSD-S DAC! He is an extremely well versed engineer so my expectations are very high on it. 
Where can I find a Benz lps cartridge for sale?
I have been told that Mr. Benz is getting up in years, and since he is personally involved with the production and/or testing of each cartridge there are some limitations on their worldwide production. 
Interconnects Versus Phono Cables
Dedicated phono cables are usually a pair of suitable interconnects along with a ground wire, and some are terminated at one end in a DIN connector. In your case with a VPI tonearm you need RCA connectors at both ends. A separate piece of wire can... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Alex - I've tried to explain the same thing to Tbg, but apparently our words are falling on deaf ears. (That's just an expression that seems to apply in this case, and is not meant as any condemnation of Tbg's hearing acuity!) He is apparently con... 
Where can I find a Benz lps cartridge for sale?
Their position is that since they are unable to get cartridges or support from Benz they are substituting Clearaudio cartridges as an alternative. Availability may be different in other regions, but there is apparently not enough production to sup...