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What`s with the Hyperion HPS 938
Hi Malclm, that was me at the owner site who recommended the sorbathane feet. I'm glad you found it useful. Please come by and join the owners forum. We'll be happy to have another family member. Stay tuned as I'm about to get a new tube amp for t... 
What is the best DAC ever made?
How about the KSL-DAC by Audio Note Japan (Kondo)? I've seen it, but I don't know anyone who has actually heard it or own it. Beautiful piece but way out of my price range. 
DACs using multiple stacked D to A chips
I believe Monarchy used an oversampling chip, not TDA chip. 
Anyone hear the new Hyperion 968 speakers at CES?
Thanks. Just OK? I was hoping for a more detailed response. Any better than the 938? Drat! Poor room rather than the speakers, I hope. 
Von Schweikert VR4JR & Tube Amp???
The best I've ever heard VS 4Jr sound was with...don't flame me...the DK VS1-mk2 integrated using Mullard NOS tube in the preamp section. 
How many Hyperion 938 owners out there?
drpipes, try this link. you might like.http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewforum.php?f=80&sid=5a940099c19bcf94629fa1578b998789 
Wilson Sophia
Before you go ahead and spend over 10K on the Sophia, try listening to speakers for in line with your original price range that has excellent low level retrieval. I would recommend Merlins, Hyperion 938s, or VS VR4jrs. Both the Merlins and Hyperio... 
Inner Ear Report : 4 systems with synergy.
$11k is considered a "Budget Highend System"? Who's budget is this - Bill Gates? A budget system for most audiophiles I would think is around $3k, at least in my demented mind. My system:Hyperion 938 speakers ($4500 retail, but can be had between ... 
Speaker Recommendations
Sorry, I take back my speaker recommendation as I didn't realize your budget is $1000. I agree with Trelja's suggestions. Good luck. 
Speaker Recommendations
How about the Hyperion 938s at about 41" tall and 12" wide? I own them. They will be a vast improvement over the Vandersteens and will be easily driven by the MF integrated (90 dB efficient and 6 Ohm nominal). Retails for 4500 but you can find sig... 
Hyperion 938 question
I agree Jalanc. The 938s did sound good but it could have sounded much better. At 2004 NYC show, it sounded remarkable and based on that show I bought them last year. Now I've started 938 owners group to get us happy campers together to share info... 
How many Hyperion 938 owners out there?
The Hyperion "circle" has been approved! Want to join? Contact me. 
How many Hyperion 938 owners out there?
Roy, I'm still trying hard to start a "circle". Please hang in there with me. I may take a week or two. 
Eastsound E5
Cnut, there are risks involved from buying from overseas you can't avoid. Snowy tells me you get a 1 year warrenty from Eastsound but you will have to pay for shipping, so be ready to plunk $100-200 if you choose to send it back for repair. The po... 
Hyperion 938 question
Roy, it's good to hear from you. I'll check out AC and see what's needed to start an owners group.