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Is the ''entry level'' DAC becoming extinct ?
"The introduction of the new Audio Research CD9 cd player that includes a high-end dac with access to use other digital sources will probably start a trend for higher end dacs to be included on the majority of high end cd players and other digital... 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
I find that people who ruminate and analyze what is and isn't cool are typically challenged in that department although, I must confess, I have never given it any thought! ;) 
The best of the DACs
First of all, you have a TERRIFIC vinyl setup with the VPI so I have no doubt that your vinyl sounds the same or better than your digital setup, depending on the recording. Second, your digital setup is no slouch either with the Ayre player, a fin... 
Deliciously musical...Mytek DSD 192 DAC
The Mytek is in another league....if you want to want the NAD, don't compare them because the Mytek is clearly superior. I have spent some time with the Mytek and have owned some terrific DACs. The Mytek can be favorably compared with Berkeley, AR... 
What tubes fro my el84 amp?
NOS Mullards are the gold standard with Tung Sols an excellent alternative. 
The Lawyers Have Taken Over Audio
Rok2id, I agree with you, if the article had not featured someone I know to be the antithesis of those traits, I would have just chuckled and moved along. Fortunately, I know Gideon has immense character and his ethics are beyond reproach. 
The Lawyers Have Taken Over Audio
Again, I'm saddened that the attacks on high end audio don't just come from those who don't any better, but from some within the hobby who should.I can agree that to many people, higher priced merchandise of any consumer category may not make sens... 
The Lawyers Have Taken Over Audio
OK, I'm going to interupt the piling on for a moment to say that I have made a couple of purchases from Gideon Schwartz and Audio Arts In New York. Even though I live on the opposite coast, he has provided to me tremendous advice and has been very... 
Playback mpd3
Whatever. We can agree to disagree.I stand by my opinion that there is absolutely no way that EMM would have shipped product WITHOUT an agreement. I have no problem believing that and you have to admit that to be the truth! To deny that is to stat... 
Playback mpd3
Sabai, good thoughts on retirement and I completely agree with you there.As far as the court case, lets take a step back. Again, I dont really give alot of weight to the idea that there was no agreement. Lets use some common sense here....yes or n... 
Playback mpd3
Sabai, all I have ever intended to point out is the fact that in your initial post you stated the following:"The matter was decided in favor of EMM."which was not completely accurate. That's what I was referring to by stating that you mischaracter... 
Playback mpd3
Sabai, I still don't understand why you ever introduced the court case into a discussion about possible noise from a DAC that you may or may not know a thing about? I guess you've just got alot of time on your hands.As far as your original stateme... 
Playback mpd3
Sabai, with all due respect you are mistaken. The case of Tinn vs EMM (please note it was Tinn suing EMM, not the other way)." OPINION AND ORDER EMM's motion 149 for summary judgment against Tinn's breach of oral agreement claim is GRANTED. EMM's ... 
Playback mpd3
Sabai, I do not know Mr. Tinn nor do I have any affiliation other than as a customer of Playback Designs. I am aware of the lawsuit between Tinn and EMM from a number of years ago. For you to bring that up in this thread is patently unfair and has... 
Is anyone interested some Sonus Faber Amatis?
Oh let's see....you just signed up within the last 24 hours, you have no sales feedback and you are not following sales protocol.....what else you got???? LOL!In all seriousness, this screams scam!!