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Square waves or 1's and 0's?
I guess we all interpreted your question a little different. 
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Ciro71, what Avalon do you have? 
Square waves or 1's and 0's?
It's 1's and 0's. A cd is basically a file of 1's and 0's. DAC is a computer that converts digital (1's and 0's) to an analog signal ... D to A converter. Data must be loaded into memory before the CPU can process it whether streamed from a comput... 
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Ciro71, exactly my thought. 
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You forgot to mention, that the dart dislodged the $60k 911mk3 monos from your system :)911mk3 has a very low input impedance, is it POSSIBLE a preamp impedance mis-match problem? Did you use the Dartzeel 18NS?TAD CR-1's is 86db, I'm surprise Dart... 
Lottery Winner would buy what kind of Stereo Gear
03-28-13: Hk_fanI'd be too busy dating supermodels to worry about audio....Hk_fan (Threads | Answers | This Thread)Why do you need to win a lottery to date supermodels? 
Cables more hype than value?
I'm not reluctant to admit I have 3 expensive watches. My lifestyle has changed so don't wear them and are locked up in a safe deposit box.What's interesting is it has appreciated over the years especially the one with 18K gold. Sure wish I can sa... 
Cables more hype than value?
03-27-13: BryoncunninghamSome people never fail to miss the point. The point is not that value and expense NEVER correlate. The point is that value and expense do not ALWAYS correlate.BryonBryoncunningham (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | Th... 
World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above?
In order to support a tube product, with the exception to Shindo, manufacturers need a large inventory of tubes. Also manufacturers expect MAJORITY of owners to roll so don't use rare NOS for stock.One of the reasons later Sig MKIIa has a 8416 / 6... 
Cables more hype than value?
03-24-13: LlangerRe: Food AnalogiesDo $5,000.00 cables taste better than $30.00 cables?Llanger (Threads | Answers | This Thread)YES to some palates. A great example is wine. 
HiDiamond Power cords...
03-19-13: HifialFYI. HiDiamond Cables for Sale.I will be selling the following HiDiamond Cables.When you ARE selling the cables, don't be a cheapskate and pay for a listing. 
Have cables become somewhat of a snake-oil topic.
Jymc, Just the fact no recording studios you're familiar with use expensive cables, it doesn't mean it won't make a difference. Since you're in the recording business, have you ever compared recordings with different cables?Bottom line is it doesn... 
HiDiamond Power cords...
03-18-13: BacardiI'm awaiting my ungrounded P4 for my Emotiva pre. It's my second P4 in my system and hoping it'll tighten the bass with less bloat and broaden the soundstage. Etc.Bacardi (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)What makes you t... 
Magnus Ma 300 how good is it?
But why; it has more than enough power and is dead quiet through the speakers1. More shipping options < 150#2. Eventhough I'm a body builder and in good physical condition, it's a 2 men job in moving amps > 125#. If it's a barbell, I can lif... 
World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above?
Podeschi, I've own 7 tube pre and haven't found one not sensitive to any tube rolling. My line stage doesn't have 12ax7s but the stock 12au7s, a Philips 6189w is very warm and thick sounding. In my system, I found rolling the 12au7s had a bigger e...