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jeff rowland 501 & 201 vs. bel canto ref1000
Hmmm ... am I the only one looking forward to comments following the comparison between the mk 1 and the mk 2 of the bel canto ref 1000? 
What is a Home Theater Bypass
I have considered the high end HT processor option but HT technology evolves so quickly that within a year or two, it will be obsolete (HT-wise) and need replacing, whereas a stereo preamp with true HT bypass can be kept in place until the upgrade... 
What is a Home Theater Bypass
Out of curiosity, is the Cary unit the only one with true bypass? In other words, not unity gain? 
Accustic Arts Tube-DAC II vs Tube-DAC II SE
From the website of the US distributor:"TUBE-DAC II SE was designed to provide the best quality military grade tubes of high precision which are then tested for apx. 200 hours to check reliability and optimum performance while utilizing pcb boards... 
Zanden transport and DAC or PC audio system
Hi Detlof,Thanks all the same for replying. In any event, with the Spoiler DAC no longer being produced, I suppose it is a moot question anyhow. Unless someone offered theirs for sale. Which, considering how satisfied you are with it, seems highly... 
Zanden transport and DAC or PC audio system
Hi Detlof,Seasons greetings to you too.I will definitely get the Pacecar but am curious at to what DAC to get. I will not get a DAC immediately but intend to slowly acquire my stereo system. For the near future, I intend to hook it up to my HT pro... 
Zanden transport and DAC or PC audio system
Detlof, your comments regarding the Spoiler vs the Zanden front end are fascinating. I wonder if you can clarify if this is an older Zanden front end or the latest Zanden Model 2000 transport mated with a Zanden Model 5000 Signature DAC? If the la...