dustych

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DAC-Help
Lasers do burn out, but the first thing to go on CD players is usually the tracking... In response to the original message, it could be the player or the cable. At the very least, get a 75 ohm shielded video cable, or go to the local music store (... 
amp for Bag End ELF system?
Also looking for a pre-amp recommendations in this same system. 
Will the HDCD format survive
Actually, Burr Brown makes a chip that decodes HDCD, so there's no reason to make such a compromise. My opinion? As long as there's extra bits, there will always be a market for HDCD encoding/decoding technology. Although with the advent of 24/96 ... 
SACD vs DVD audio vs 24/96..??
There is no reason why they both can't survive. We've seen it with SBM vs. HDCD vs. XRCD vs. MoFi gold CD's. Each have their strengths. My only problem is the mutually exclusive formats. They really should figure out a way to incorporate DSD (not ... 
Levinson in Lexus
Joh@teacher: I pictured the same thing. I also pictured a pair of Maggie's leaning against the back seat. 
Any experience with DAC/Upsampler?
I got the upsampling option on the MSB Tech Link DAC III, and I love it. It reminded me how long it's been since I actually heard the sound of a pluck of a guitar string. 
Integrated Amps vs. Separates.
I own a KAV300i, albeit used, and my impression was that it is a piece of crap. Maybe it's just a bad match for my speakers (Spendor S3/5), I don't know. I much prefer my Jolida tube integrated or my Musical Fidelity A3CR. On the subject of integr... 
Best Speakers - low volume & nearfield.
I love my Spendor S3/5's. I have them matched up with a pair of Sunfire True Jr. subs to fill out the bottom end, but at nearfield, I really only need one. At the same price for two Jr.'s, I could have gotten one Signature, and that's what I would...