drhst20

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Physically Separate Amp from Other Equipment????
Thanks you all for your advice 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Mejames,I have compared the DCC2 to the Wadia in both my system and Frank's (Although I admit that in my system, the comparison was done using a cheap DVD player as my transport for the DCC2). Even using the DVD player as the transport, I prefered... 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
MeJames,The Wadia was a 861 (Not SE) with the latest statement upgrades from GNSC. The differences, as I remember them, are as follows.As Far As running direct to amps:1. The Wadia simply did not have the resolution of the EMM Gear. This is import... 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Actually, I am the guy who took the Wadia 861 w/ GNSC statment mod to Frank P's house. As much as I loved my moded Wadia (and I did love it), the DCC2 is certainly a few steps up (I sold the Wadia for a DCC2 and have not looked back). The ease, de... 
Meitner DCC2 vs DAC6e
I have heard them side by side and give just a very very slight advantage to the DCC2..but I do mean slight. However, you have to take cabeling into consideration. The cables between the Dac6 and the Switchman will inevitably have some effect. 
Meitner DCC2
Is it a world class pre-amp???.....this I cannot tell you. I will say that I am fairly confident that it equals or betters anything I have used in the past. Take a look at my virtual system which lists just about all of the equipment I have owned.... 
EMM DCC2 & Learning Remote
Problem solved!!!!! I taught an old radio shack learning remote the codes from the DCC2 remote. I then used the radio shack remote to teach the codes to my Home Theater Master. I have no idea why the Home Theater Master could not learn the codes d... 
EMM DCC2 & Learning Remote
Tireguy, I did recieve a remote. Based on a conversation I had, I think (but am not sure) that they will send you your remote with your transport. Rcr, you will loose the ability to play SACD's using the DCC2's dac. You will be able to use the dac... 
AA capitole mk2 VS. Wadia 861
I had a GNSC moded Wadia and loved it, but have never heard the AA. You might want to call Great Northern Sound Company, as they mod both (or at least used too). They are truthful, and very nice to talk to (and deal with). Give then a ring. They w... 
any Von Schweikert VR4 GemIII HSE owner here
It takes a while is the answer...say 300+ hours at loud volumes. Before this time, it sounds very closed in and rolled off (At least mine did). As far as placement, it is very room and system dependent. Perhaps if you posted a picture of your room... 
suggestions on preamp
But a used placette passive. They go for that price, and they are amazing. Transperency and highs like you would not believe. I no longer use a pre, but if I did, it would probably be the placette (Note: I have tried far more expensive pre-amps's....