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A little help please
Yes, I have become very close friends with John since meeting him a few years ago.  He is just a good person in life and not just business.  It's WHO he is and those of us who have met him will say the same thing.  That''s so rare in audio as we k... 
Speaker help under $2,500
eddy, you will get  Vandy's when the time is right I'm sure.  enjoy what you have.  Honestly, you can't go wrong getting an NAD integrated.  Any of their BEE designated integrated amps are inexpensive and sound very very good.  They aren't hot on ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
And the the person talking about the Empirical Audio Synchro Mesh, I LOVE that device. I had to get one for my TV, Cable, Blue Ray and other digital and I'm so glad I did.  Another great value in digital audio. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Steve, Will your streamer device work with a NAS as well as streaming online content via the iPad?  It sounds very interesting. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Audioman, you should find a dealer for the new Ayre Codex at 1500 or so and bring in your DAC to listen side by side.  I have heard the Yagsdradall (which is a nice DAC for the price IMHO) vs the Codex and to me the Codex seems to be in a differen... 
Speaker help under $2,500
So Eddy, I assume the speakers are still cooking???  Any word on how much you like them?   
What vintage speaker might you use today
Yes the Vandy 2's are the most purchased high end speaker ever right?  If not, they are close to it.  I remember when my old dealer got that 4 in. We burned it in and set it up, but I don't feel my former dealer knew how to set up the Steen's. I d... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Steve, thanks so much for sharing that info. I greatly appreciate it.  So you are working on a network streamer?  Wow, that would be pretty awesome.  I'm sure you have no time frame, but IF you did one, would it have a ripper built in?  Would it w... 
A little help please
It's not buyers ear, it's getting a great speaker.  Wait until they break in...you'll probably be floored.  Johnny really is a great guy.  Like Tom said, the VAndy dealers are cut from a similar cloth.   
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Steve I got to hear MQA earlier in the year when their reps were showing it off to a local dealer. I just happened to be there. I was floored by the open and relaxed sound I heard. I personally don't like Meridian speakers, but it was the first ti... 
What vintage speaker might you use today
I've heard those with the huge Crown amps that were out there in a similar time.  It was always fun listening and hearing better and better sounds. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Tried to edit last post, but it's older than 30 minutes (they need to change that part of the site).  I now have my new system updated on the site for those who have been asking.  Thanks. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I too would love to hear about it.  I don't know what I can do IRT internal wiring in the house, but I love learning about this stuff. I think that the Synergistic Powercell I use deals with potential ground problems.  Not totally sure about that.... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Thanks for sharing Swamp.  So you are saying that we could send it back to have it upgraded as Windows upgrades?  I keep hearing that Windows doesn't sound as good as other OS's....I assume that would affect his player wouldn't it? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Not sure which one Matt had in.  I think he probably had the DX.  Not sure if it was the 2.0 or not. I heard the DS as that's more in line with the price range I have to look at.