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Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Treemed67-Rajko, I have Esoteric DV50s almost one year now. I am enjoying it very much in my office system, it is good #1 flavor player. But, it is not the best RBCD playback for the money. Weiss combo and ARC REF CD7 are a lot better then DV50s w... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Rajko, comparison between Weiss combo, ARC REF7 and Esoteric DV50s was last night in my No.1 System with following results: To my suprise it was hard battle between ARC and Weiss. Weiss is more energetic, with more PRAT. ARC has more midrange pres... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Teajay, I will try to compare Esoteric D-01/P-01/G-0s combo in my system No.1 with my Weiss Medea/Jason combo. Also I am interested in new Krell Evolution Three universal music player(three pieces-transport,dac and power supply) which is using Kre... 
High End Amp Choice: Boulder or Viola?
Both choices are good one specially if you will use them as combos: Boulder 1050/1010 0r 1060/1010. Viola Symphony is stereo amp but, you thought about using it as monos?Well, I will not recommend that. Stick with single Symphony, it has enough po... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Exlibris, I feel it is little bit to early for final opinion on ARC REF CD7... I bought the unit but, until 500hours of playing(break-in) no long comments. It is #2 flavor and I allready like it very much. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
'Digital' session at my dealer's was long and interesting one. But, keep in mind that my findings are based on dealer's system, not mine. First we listen to EMMLabs and it sounded clean,nicely balanced with very good PRAT. Highs were very extended... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Teajay, when I choose gear for my two systems primal goal was to create two excellent but, different sounding systems. No.1 system is simply breathtaking sounding, it is illuminating(not bright!) with best extension is bass and treble that I ever ... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
This evening my dealer has 'Digital Day', there will be a comparison between dCS Elgar Plus/Verona/Verdi Encore(new version)-EMMLabs DCC2/CDSD-Esoteric D-01/P-01/G-0s and Weiss Medea/Jason. Rest of the system is W/P7 and Pass X350.5/X0.2 combo wit... 
Sonus Faber V's Sonus Faber
I had a chance to talk personally with Mr. Serblin at hifi show about his designes... And you do not want to know what he thinks about(in your opinion the best Sonus) Extrema's... But, you would say to him directly that he is deaf! Extrema were ex... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Exlibris, Your point about 'system synergy' is very good one. This weekend I will put ARC REF CD7 against Weiss combo in my No.1 system as you suggested. I will also add Esoteric DV50s from my office system because I want to see how good are SACD/... 
down to earth amp for Avalon Eidolon
My friend owns Eidolon Vision with all ARC system(VT200MkII/REF2MkII/CD3MkII) and it is very good sounding.You can find used ARC VT200MkII for $3K-$6K(depending on units age and condition) and it will drive your Eidolon's without any problems... I... 
Sonus Faber V's Sonus Faber
Kjgp, Congratulations on new Cremona's! I think you will be very happy with them... Also, I am also glad that my advice regarding Cremona was a good one and that I was wrong about power issue. Those 30w that your JA30 produces sound much more I gu... 
CD player in the $2,500 to $5,000 range
Cary CD303/300 is excellent player at $4k and if you want something more cheaper check CEC TL51xz at just $1590-belive me it is very good player. Review is on http://www.stereotimes.com/ 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Teajay, thanks for compliments. I own pharmaceutical business with my wife(she is very supportive, she also likes music and high-end audio!) and we own big house.Regarding ARC REF CD7, I ordered unit together with REF210/REF3 but, I made an agreem... 
Audio Research Reference CD-7
I just bought ARC REF CD7. It is allready sounding very good but, more after 500hours of break-in period.Full report in few weeks.