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Is DEQX a game changer?
Bifwynne,I totally agree with you. The problem is passive crossovers. This is why I went with hybrid stats and an active crossover. I do believe the way to eliminate the time allignment issue (not talking about the sloped baffle issue, which I am ... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
DEQX 'corrects' time allignment on speakers. I would rather find speakers who time allign correctly from the get go, rather than adding a unit, cables, etc. The shortest distace to good sound is a shorter, streight line. 
compact cd transport
I have a sweet Stello April music transport I picked up on agon a while back. The Woo transport looks (and sounds) good as well. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I was at the show yesterday and the Lampi guys really nailed it. One of the best sounds. So did the Naim/Focal guys (the smaller Focals blew away the larger focals with VAC gear on the 2nd floor. 
NY Audio Show September 26th to September 28th
I attended yesterday, had a blast, heard some great gear, experienced some awesome demos and really enjoyed the show. Large enough to move around and not too crowded so double fun with being able to listen (front and center was pretty easy to get ... 
Silent Running Audio vs Harmonic Resolution System
Cant speak for the HRS but I couldn't believe the improvement when adding an Ohio Class SRA under my Esoteric K03. Never would have believed it. It is part of the player and I would NEVER remove it. Ever. 
Time to blast off from Rhea
I purchased a Rhea on audiogon a few years ago, got it home and thought something was wrong with the noise. I spent $700 on tubes and made myself think it was better (bought an extra pair of ampex or could have done it for $500). Well... a year or... 
NY Audio Show September 26th to September 28th
It will be so good to go to a show and not see Andy Singer! 
Why is J River better than iTunes on PC?
JRiver is better if you have a revealing system and you care about how good your music sounds and care about retrieving the emotion from it. If you listen to music at home like you do i the car, sure, there isn't a difference.Lots of guys out ther... 
Is computer audio a bust?
You guys will find that usb is the poorest interface. Glad to see the experiment because the masses were given USB from the beginning and with blinders firmly installed, have never looked past it. The belly button interface - every computer has on... 
SACD... can you hear the difference?
totaly agree. if you cant discern a difference between a mofi sacd and a standard, your system is not revealing enouhg. It should be easy to hear the dramatic improvement of sacd. 
A nice PC upgrade
Thanks guys. I have seen the marantz and bryston. I think if I make a change, will custom build with linear power supplies or just buy a baetis. Thanks. 
Why aren't Rush fans more audiophile-natured?
TOTALLY agred on Rush SUCKING after moving pictures. Hard core Rush Fan of the pre-commercial years here. Just like any other band fan - few are audiophiles, most aren't. 
Asynchronous USB DAC and USB cable quality
I bet you a dollar you will hear a very nice improvement. 
A nice PC upgrade
I would agree, Al. I think the chipset and the bandwith on any applicable busses (I don't think Intel uses a frontside bus any longer) (and USB bus, if one was unfortunate enough to use it) and implementation of everything else are more critical, ...