celtic66

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Mojo Audio - Mystique Y NC DAC
Benjamin makes a great DAC.  I've the Mystique' 3 and it is beautifully musical as you described your DAC.  There is a simple rightness about his sound.  Enjoy.  
Shopping for a DAC at AXPONA
Weiss Helios.  I've the Weiss 501 with 4 channel upgrade and it's great!  Have fun at the show for me.  
Never too lake for massing stands
Agreed.  All equipment on Quadraspire SVT stand which works brilliantly.  Vibration control is a dark art, to be sure.  
Cd player
Own Jay's Audio CD3 Mk III.  It is terrific.  Stunning dynamics, soundstage, attack, timbre and separation of instruments/vocals.  I’m sure other top flight products sound great also. I do understand and respect those practicing product selection... 
Audio Racks, Just How beneficial? looking for guidance in upgrading
Very beneficial.  Cannot be overstated.  Progression from old Target stands to Quadraspire SVT to Quadraspire Reference X has not only solidified my belief in their value, but also their value for each component stationed on top. I've no TT, so s... 
AI (Audiogon Intelligence)
Weaponizing new technology is part of the game.  Alfred Nobel developed nitroglycerin and dynamite to improve the efficiency of large construction projects, removal of material.  And then, Volkswagen-sized projectiles tossed 22 miles at other thin... 
AI (Audiogon Intelligence)
+5 mahler123 Inexplicable. Complete trust in AI for everything is an unfathomable human trait in some.  As a monitored and understood tool, fine.  But, one can quickly search out hundreds of anecdotal examples of GPS catastrophes running drivers ... 
Better cd SQ
+1 mksun for Jay’s.  Just installed Jay’s CDT 3 MK3 transport into my wife’s system and it is revelatory.  Never experienced a transport with such detail, sound stage and overall authority.  Previously, best transport was a CEC belt drive.  And it... 
Better cd SQ
Used price Zeiss DAC 204 would be difficult to beat.  Best of luck on your journey.  
Any of you own a classic Modern Stereo Console?
whatjd +1, perhaps +10.  Great print ads.  And how did those of that era figure out how NOT to have a nuclear winter.  Professional dog trainers have it right, "leave it, come".  
Any of you own a classic Modern Stereo Console?
Must admit……do not get any of this.  So you want speakers firing at my knees?  And the drivers suffering suffocating boxitis?  They sound seriously confined.  Only commenting on sound reproduction, not the desire to live retro cool mid-century. l... 
Steve Guttenberg reviews an ATC active?
Addendum.  Besides being an audiophile, I’m a financial guy.  Purchasing quality once as opposed to chasing product multiple times is from a fiduciary aspect far more responsible. A car addict friend of mine owned over 300 vehicles.  His statemen... 
The Emperor Has No Clothes!!
Man, I’ve got to stop wandering into bad neighborhoods.  
Steve Guttenberg reviews an ATC active?
My gate swings both ways.  I run ATC active and passive....and love them all! ATC 50 and 40 actives, ATC SCM 20 and 7.  Why not?  I feel as if the only 'fault' ATC transducers have, is an unforgiving nature towards everything in front of them.  T... 
Help . . . I’m dumber than my active speakers!
Can only assume these are new and need serious break-in time. Simple as that.  I've no experience with that active, only with several ATC actives and they are quite good in the areas of expectation mentioned. As I understand, your above system is...