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Would a Synchromesh make a difference ?
The W4S is also pretty good, but limited in functionality (everything gets regenerated at 24/96kHz).  Works best with high jitter sources like Internet radio, or older DAC's before great clocks got inexpensive. Best,Erik 
What happened to Berkeley Audio Design
So, good news!  I got an e-mail back from them within minutes. There IS active product development, including MQA decoding coming "before the end of the year." They did say they were "small" though, so I think I'm going to have to get used to a mo... 
Ice Amp 125ASX2
im no historian, but the icepower modules went through a couple of generations.  Make sure to get the latest. 
Ice Amp 125ASX2
I have not heard all of them but the ICEPower 250ASP are very good. Very neutral with good dynamics.  May be too boring for some audiophiles.  They dont add anything or take it away.  If you are looking for an amp to color your sound the ICEPower ... 
PSAudio Direct Stream or Bryston BDA/BDP2?
Heres my current list,Schiit for the money, especially if your source is a MacBerkeley is very good but cool colored.anything from ayreARC if and only if you have a really good source.Erik 
What happened to Berkeley Audio Design
I'm sure the folks at BAD are smarter than I am and perfectly aware of the market.I have tried looking their office up, no dice.  Mind you, I don't really care if BAD is in fact a virtual company, this is the 21st Century after all and I may do ju... 
I have a pair of B&W 801 Matrix 2. One of the crossovers burnt out. What am I to do?
And Geray, buck up! Speakers go bad and get repaired all the time. Save the tears for when you loose your hearing. ;)  This is just a little malfunction.  
What happened to Berkeley Audio Design
That's actually not a bad idea if I can get their street address. :) I meant that Berkeley, CA was a neighboring town, well across the bay, not that they are literally next door. Look, let's say these are all accusations and I have it "in" for BAD... 
I have a pair of B&W 801 Matrix 2. One of the crossovers burnt out. What am I to do?
I know you are upset but when you post please include details.  what the symptoms are you and what troubleshooting you have done.  It will help those who try to help you get the right answer.Erik 
I have a pair of B&W 801 Matrix 2. One of the crossovers burnt out. What am I to do?
Hi Geary,B&W has a great reputation for support and making diagrams available.  I would take your questions over to the multi way speaker forum at diyaudio where youll get knowledgeable help troubleshooting and fixing them.Best,Erik 
I have a pair of B&W 801 Matrix 2. One of the crossovers burnt out. What am I to do?
Hi Geary,B&W has a great reputation for support and making diagrams available.  I would take your questions over to the multi way speaker forum at diyaudio where youll get knowledgeable help troubleshooting and fixing them.Best,Erik 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
@dgarretson Not bad at all, so long as they dont come with ittty bitty leads that makes them impossible to mount on a pcb. ;) I look forward to seeing them in stock.  do you have any idea when?Best,Erik 
What happened to Berkeley Audio Design
I'm really OK with you taking my questions as accusations.  It's kind of irrelevant and impossible to refute. I'm however much more interested in facts about how they are doing that comes from outside of their web site.  Being unable to find them ... 
What happened to Berkeley Audio Design
I’m curious what you think made products introduced in 2014 or this year new. I have no evidence of a truly vibrant engineering effort at BAD. I see more effort on marketing materials and cases. Out of many features that could have been added, or ... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
@dgarretson Fair enough. For comparison, what is the size of the new 4.7uF and 10uF caps at each voltage?Your explanations would definitely explain my own findings. :) Guess I should stock up on small CM's for bypasses. :) Best,Erik