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PreDAC for Rowland 201 monoblocks
Hi JL35, I like very much Shunyata chords on Rowland gear, particularly the last two series: Z-tron and CX. Depending on your budget for a PC on Capri, you may want to have a look at the Python Z-tron or a used Python CX. They tend to yield great ... 
Esoteric K-03 or K-01
"Sorry = I left out "for a price" $$$ :-)"Hahaha.... I only wish.... Sadly, my musings remain free of charge.... And are worth as much *grins!* G. 
new usb dac for Jeff rowland Capri and 201s
Apologies Erictye, I just checked with Rowland... The DAC card is compatible only with the new Capri Series 2. Capri S2 has been designed in partnership with Holm Acoustics, and retails for $4400 when preconfigured with the DAC card. G. 
new usb dac for Jeff rowland Capri and 201s
Erictye, Rowland has just released a $450 internal DAC card for the new Capri S2... I will ask them if the card is also compatible with the original Capri.  
Esoteric K-03 or K-01
"BTW, Guido is an excellent source of K-01 guidance if you choose to get one."Hrrrumpf! G. 
PreDAC for Rowland 201 monoblocks
Very true Brauser, and with Capri, one must allow at least 500 hours of break in time. Capri is also somewhat sensitive to power cords. I have not experimented with cones on Capri. In theory at least, the Rowland PC-1 rectifier based on active pow... 
Esoteric K-03 or K-01
Denon1, thinking about it, there may be long term advantages in going with a pure K-01 without pre... While initially the sound may not be at the same level as K-03+C-03, you can add a pre like the C-03 at a later stage, and at that point you woul... 
PreDAC for Rowland 201 monoblocks
Hi Ziffle, if you enjoy the Rowland sound like I do, you may want to consider looking at the new iteration of the Rowland Capri preamplifier. Rowland calls it the Capri S2 (for Series 2).... Cosmetics are similar to the old Capri, with a better di... 
Esoteric K-03 or K-01
Denon1, I have heard both K-01 and K-03 at RMAF for a good number of hours over 3 days... The sound was so involving that I kept returning to the Esoteric suite for more! I then had the phenomenal K-01 in my system for over 8 months during 2012. I... 
Merrill Audio VERITAS Amps: Any other experiances?
Hi Audiozen, could you post the URL of the biography of Bruno Putzeys that is the source of your assertion:"I'm referring to the original Ncore designs that Bruno developed..I was referring to Ncore only in my correction..not Hypex. Philipsdoes ow... 
Merrill Audio VERITAS Amps: Any other experiances?
Ahah... Chocolate I do much prefer, and can munch any day instead of intellectual property sterilia!I am delighted that the class D technology arena is showing such strong signs of springtime. I will add the upcoming offerings from Bel canto, Mart... 
Merrill Audio VERITAS Amps: Any other experiances?
Well AudioZen, all of this is a little sterile to my taste.... Why don't you source some nice amps featuring Ncore NC1200, Abletech, Pasquale, the ARC D450 monos, the latest Spectrons... break them in for several weeks in your 15 some odd systems,... 
Merrill Audio VERITAS Amps: Any other experiances?
Audiozen, I have had the opportunity of listening to ARC D450M mono amps at RMAF for a few hours, and I found them to be wonderfully sounding amps indeed, so much so that I visited their suite thrice during the show. Unfortunately, I have not had ... 
Merrill Audio VERITAS Amps: Any other experiances?
Oopsie Audiozen.... I guess I's guilty as charged... I shall try to avoid casting stones.... well, real big stones at least are out! Now returning to Merrill Veritas and NCORE...it would be great to hear from more users, Current users please post ... 
Merrill Audio VERITAS Amps: Any other experiances?
Uhrn, I suggest that this thread stay focused on its subject matter -- the Merrill Veritas, which is a monoblock product available now. The new JRDG Continuum S2 is an integrated device that no one has heard yet.... It might be best to go spelunki...