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Your thoughts on J. Atkinsons Chord DAC review...?
In addition to the primary review it would be interesting to include double blind reviews of components of the primary reviewer as well as other reviewers who have no idea what's behind the black box. I did like the Chord over other favorably revi... 
RegaPlanet Original vs RegaPlanet 2000 vs Jupiter?
I'm not sure but think the pre 2000 model goes back a few years unchanged so the technology is older than you might find in other 1998 era players. I think the 2000 is a substantial upgrade over the older model thus the 2x price difference. 
DCS or Chord 64
I was able to hear the Chord64 in a brief back to back comparison with an MSB Platinum. The Platinum is a great dac but the Chord was definitely smoother sounding and more musical. 
consensus on passive preamps?
Has anyone listened to the MSB multiple volume control? It looks like an interesting product, highly configurable, remote volume, and cost is seems reasonable at $800. Thanks for any input. 
Forte 1a amp service?
Sean, Thanks! 
Replacing Jumpers = Bi-wiring??
It really depends. I recently upgraded speakers, the old pair sounded much better biwired. Upon setting up my new speakers with the same cables they sounded terrible. I was obviously dissapointed when my old speakers sounded a lot better in back t... 
DACs with volume controls
I tried using a new but cheap sony dvd player as a transport with an MSB Gold DAC. I was hoping this combination would work but it was not really listenable. I bought a rega planet to use as a transport and it sounds significantly better on its ow...