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Shanling, Jolida, Cary, Tube, SS can anyone compar
Bill,Xindak is not a new company in China, but they are new in the USA (they have been doing OEM work for Sony and other electronics companies for years). There are no reviews as yet, but according to the US distributor, Stereophile is supposed to... 
Shanling, Jolida, Cary, Tube, SS can anyone compar
Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.Bill,I have heard good things about the Jolida JD-100, but have not heard the unit personally (will do so at CES on Friday though).Before you make a final decision, be sure to also check out the new Xindak SCD-2. Y... 
SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out
Ed,Thanks for the info. I was just repeating what Jay (distributor) told me without thinking about it first.I assume that the covers are to decrease RFI generation from the tubes and shielding from physical damage (being hit, knocked around, etc.)... 
HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas
Ljgj...For the record, the price I offered you for a new ECD-1 is what we, Father & Son Audio, sell ALL new ECD-1 units for (give or a take a few bucks). I was giving Ernie a HUGE discount because I was simply trying to help him out with an al... 
SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out
Amal,Here are your answers:1. What chipset is featured in this? Is it from Crystal? and what model?The chipset is the EXACT same one used in the Sony SCD-1 (a $5000 player)2. Does it have upsampling for Red Book Cds?Yes, upsampling to 24/963. Is t... 
HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas
Trelja...Please forgive my emotional response. Simply a defensive reaction to your statements, which I should have toned down before posting.Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio 
HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas
Sean,I believe your post is directed at Father & Son Audio, not SoS, correct? Just want to make sure Stewart of SoS is not skewered for something I said.My comments in regards to what Joe stated about Alan have to do with the method of deliver... 
HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas
Sheesh...What a mess! :-(Ok...I am going to try and make this quick and to the point...First...I have the UTMOST respect for Alan and consider him a friend. His intentions and practices have ALWAYS been ethical and to the highest standards that an... 
HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas
All,Just so that everyone is aware, we are the dealer that Ernie went through to have the upgrade done. I WANT TO BE PERFECTLY CLEAR: ALAN'S DECISION TO NOT DO THE UPGRADE HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH FATHER & SON AUDIO. IT WAS HIS DECISI... 
SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out
Hello Ed. Yes, according to Jay it will play CD-R's, but I haven't tried it personally.Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio 
SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out
Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.The SCD-2 is a TRUE dual differential balanced design. FYI...There is also an SCD-1, which is the same as the SCD-2, but with solid-state output stages.The Xindak is the REAL deal. The sonics and build-quality FAR ... 
B&W N800 vs Wilson WP7 vs Revel and others
Disclaimer: I am a Talon Audio dealer.Given your list, obvious budget, and associated equipment, you should add the Talon Audio Raven-C and Khorus X to your list (we have the Khite-C and Raven-C available for audition, and will have the new Talon ... 
Monitor with a full range sound?
Disclaimer: I am a Talon Audio dealer.Tcpip...You didn't mention your budget, but I highly recommend you add the Talon Khite-C to your short list. You won't believe the BIG sound that comes from these small speakers. They are FLAT to 35Hz and can ... 
Whats up with Merlin?
We don't carry the Merlin line and there are other speakers that we prefer above Merlin (although they are wonderful speakers), but I have NEVER heard anything really negative about either the speakers or Bobby. Depends upon your electronics of co... 
Need advice for CDP selection
Disclaimer: I am a dealer for Electrocompaniet and Xindak.As the previous posts have stated already, there are quite a few players on the market now that I am sure you would be happy with. The question of course is which digital solution you would...