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Anyone know how good MHDT Labs Paradisea DAC is?
do a search - there is a review out there. 6Moons? Soundstage? I know I read one somewhere, and it was exceedingly positive. I am also intrigued by this DAC. On the down side, there is no return option. However, they rarely are offered for sale us... 
Can you imagine a world without vinyl?
Apparently, even the cutting edge of compressed digital audio realizes the importance of vinyl. The new Urge music downloading site has based its grand opening ad campaign around posters that read: "For those who really value music" (or something ... 
To Former owners of Jolida JD 100
I bought a JD100 and returned it (Jolida offers a return option to its dealers, even if the dealer does not usually offer a return option). I A/B'd it with my Rotel RCD-02. The RCD-02 (see review at AA), is very clean sounding, with decent detail ... 
Has anyone heard the PS Audio Digital Link 111?
I, too, would love to hear any comments (users or professional journalists) on this DAC. The audio press has been curiously mum about this DAC, especially considering how well regarded PS Audio's previous DACs were. Unless demand is so strong that... 
van alstine omegstar vs odyssey stratos
I wanted a 3-channel amp for the L/C/R channels of my combo 2-channel and HT setup. Because of the lower price, I first went with the Omegastar 3-channel amp from Van Alstine. I was upgrading from a Rotel RMB-1066, which I ran bridged for 3 X 150.... 
budget cd player
Would you consider a DAC to use with the digital output of your DVD player? Since you're not paying for the transport, remote, etc., you may find the value of a stand-alone DAC appealing. I would look at offerings from PacificValve.us (which also ... 
Cayin CD50-T Anybody audition or own this?
I auditioned one at the Vacuum Tube Valley show last May in NJ. The Cayin distributer A/B'd it with the Cayin SACD (2CH) player, and I thought the CD-50T was noticeably warmer. I was impressed, although I did not listen long enough to give you an ... 
Which DAC for $1K?Benchmark?Perpetual?????
I would want to try the Channel Islands Audio DAC & power supply combo, and the new PS Audio Master Link III, both at or below $1K. Or even the Rega Apollo, a one-box solution for the same price. 
Two-channel SACD player recommendations?
Bob: Care to name names (name the tube player, that is)? What was the rest of his system like? 
Just went to my first record show...
Yes, but it's MY hell! :) 
Need help with Original CD 2008 player
Moon Audio is selling these on A-gon right now. Since they mod this model, perhaps they can service it. 
How long will CD-R's & DVD-R's last?
I was a poster in the original thread refered to by the creator of this thread. I did point out that commercially produced CDs use a stamped foil layer where CD-R/RWs use an ink layer. That is why commercially duplicated CDs outlast CD-R/RWs. Supe... 
How to Convert Analog Tapes to CD?
The cheapest way to do this is to connect the output of your tape deck to the analog inputs on your computer's sound card. However, unless you've got a great sound card, you will most likely be dissappointed with the results (I was).I would sugges... 
Just went to my first record show...
Not sure where montville is, but I suggest Yahoo maps or mapquest. The exit for Route 22 from the GSP is, IIRC, #140. 
Just went to my first record show...
It is held at the Holiday Inn on Route 22 West in Springfield (Union County), about 10 minutes west of the GSP. There are links on the web site I referred to in the original post.