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Buyers Beware Avoid Shawser61 Possibly Fraud
It could be you're simply dealing with a newbie who does not get the importance of timely follow-up/responsiveness in these audio transactions. He may not understand the protocol for selling. That happened to me once with a rookie seller and I pan... 
Budget USB cable?
After a few changes in my setup I went back to the Furutech Fromula 2 and it has been in place the last 4 months doing very well. So you never know about a cables performance. It can change depending on other variables in the system that change. M... 
Happy freakin NEW YEAR
Thanks, Happy New Year in music and all. 
Ayre D to A
Jfrech, you're not the only one frustrated with computer audio. I'm kind of frustrated with computer audio too. Bought a Macbook Pro -- W4S DAC 2 using a decent usb cable and what I think are good transports and coax. Tried a trial of Pure Music; ... 
Pure Music...Really Bad so far...
I tried Pure Musics trial and did not think it was an upgrade to the sound. But, what do I know? Not much about computer audio but very very basic stuff. I have tried to educate myself at computeraudiophile.com, here, AA and Empirical Audio site, ... 
The Making of a Jazz Audiophile...Interesting Read
Thanks to you guys for your comments on high end audio and jazz. I always like to see references to the jazz music genre in connection with the high end among audiophiles. Got some nice jazz cd box sets for Christmas as usual. Hoping to improve my... 
Cables that are more enhanced than Acoustic Zen
I have used the Matrix Ref II ic's, amp to preamp and cd to preamp for years and wonder about a replacement sometimes. I do also use the JW Audio Cyro Nova speaker cables and a pair of ic's DAC to preamp. They're good and inexpensive. 
The Making of a Jazz Audiophile...Interesting Read
You're welcome....Nice site; here's more:http://www.soundsgoodtome.us/sections/musicians-on-gear/ 
Audiophiles and music lovers
Hello, I am a music lover. 
Christmas '12 Audio Upgrades?
No, no audio related surprises at Christmas. Dude, as expensive as audio components are, the best audio Christmas gift I hope for in my world are a few cd box sets. I let it be known exactly what titles I want. No surprises there. In my world, the... 
best DAC' choice between $1K-$2K?
I have owned the Rega DAC and the Wyred 4 Sound DAC2. Neither have headphone outputs, if that is a deal breaker, but you would likely enjoy the performance of either. You can home audition with the ability to return if you are buying new. 
Is it too much to ask....
For those out there that are familiar with the term "audiophile," it's this kind of stuff that adds to any of the negative connotations out there about people with our interests. 
Brian Cheney
Wow, I did not know about Brian Cheney. Never heard or owned his speakers but read his posts frequently. It's very sad to read his daughter's post. Rest in peace. 
Help me decide Comments appreciated :
Much of our individual choices on system-building here are about what we can afford to do, not what we want to do. Is your decision final that you have to sell one amp now? Or, can you afford to wait and evaluate the amplifiers over a longer time ... 
Looking to replace Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference
Soix, you reminded me that I have "Matrix Reference II's, not the originals, thanks.