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Review: Audio Note DAC 2.1x Balanced DA converter
If you like the Audio Note DAC I urge you to audition the Audio Note preamps and amplifiers as well. I would take a SORO int amp over a McIntosh combo any day of the week; sold my Mc C22 and MC240 in favour of Audio Note Conqueror/M1 Phono/TT1 rig... 
SACD...Confused about it....
Thanks for the info; sounds like I'll need a stereo SACD player one of these days in addition to the Vecteur L4 (redbook player). 
HELP: Subwoofer for SET setup
Try a REL Strata sub; works great with my Audio Note Conqueror SET amp and Audio Note preamp.Carl 
CD/Transport W/ External DAC
I recently acquired a Vecteur L 4.2 CD player. After listening to it as a player and as a transport (into my Audio Note DAC 1 Signature) I have found that the unit functions best with the Audio Note DAC.Regards,Carl 
Suggestions for a'vintage' amplifier
used spectral dmc 6 for about 600 has a good phono section...good preamp; owned one for a few years but use tubes now 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Other recordings to die for are just about any Steve Kimock Band shows made by several people using Schoeps and vintage Neumann/Schoeps/AKG/Telefunken tube microphones with full permission of the band. The sound has to be believed; non compressed ... 
Back-Up Low Output MC For My Arkiv B?
I spoke with Denon USA a few days ago and found that the DL103 and the DL103D are available and that is it for the 103 line; ie, no "R" or limited editions through Denon USA. That's the bad news; the good news is the DL103 is $ 150.00 plus 5 bux s... 
TT set up in the Bay Area
I strongly urge you to contact Nick Gowan at Truesound in Campbell, CA; just south of San Jose. Nick carries Dynavector as well as Audio Note, Mistral, Spendor, Rega, and Mutine (Vecteur, Audiomat). He will set up your turntable impeccably as well... 
Which: VPI HW19 Jr. or III vs. REGA P3 and P25
try an audio note turntable 1 with an audio note arm 1..you may be pleasantly surprised 
"Beginner" audiophile Turntable for $200-$300?
Listen to Aisip and spend the money now rather than playing the upgrade game and losing a bunch of money in the process; after going around with used vintage Jap turntables I bought a new Audio Note TT1 with Audio Note ARM2 and am looking for a ca... 
Recommendations for used cd player
buy them while you can as prices appear to have gone up....I am advised current retail for a model L 4.2 is now 2300. Audio Note will be raising prices in July according to Peter Q and I suspect it will be on the order of around 20%.Courtesy of Bu... 
Whats the best used tuner for under 1000
Anybody here own a Realistic TM1001 with modifications? If the good word on them is to be believed they seem to be a steal at just over a hundred bucks modified/serviced. 
Suggestions for a monitor speaker
anybody have any recommendations for reasonably priced self powered moniters? I am setting up a DAT > CDR workshop in the basement and space is an issue so I'd like to dispense with the amp if possible. Meyers are nice but a bit pricey at many ... 
Headphone dilemna....seeking advice..
I wound up buying something called HFI 650 (closed ear type) from Meier Audio. Thanks for the input. 
What's a good step-up transformer?
Check out Jensen...it makes high quality transformers, too