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Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Hi Guidocorona,If you do hear it...please post...i have read many of your posts in the past and definitely enjoyed learning from them. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
+135-bit domain? That's the first i've ever heard of it. i've seen 32-bit before...maybe i've the tech lingo wrong. i listen with my ears rather than my calculator and calculus text anyway...;) 
Review: Nordost QX4 AC filter
Hi David,Yes, the cost of Audio has risen dramatically in certain cases (not all). And for many of us where the market is tough...that does not help. I am glad the Nordost is working out for you...it really is one of those pieces that does somethi... 
What's the best Tube DAC you have heard?
Hi James1969,i still own my Zanden DAC, having listen carefully to DCS Scarlatti full stack, Emm Labs CDSA, DCS Elgar Plus stack, Wadia 7, ARC CD3,5,7,8, Krell 505 and Meridian 808.2.I do not disagree the DCS Scarlatti generates a level of clean s... 
help choosing a preamp
Hi Truman,thanks for that...good to know. have always been a CJ man myself so never had the (mis)fortune of your experience with service on the audible illusions. Again, good to know. Sorry to hear. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
great! 
help choosing a preamp
Nice system. CJ Premier 14, 17LS (i or ii); ARC LS27; Shindo (depending on your taste); older Gryphon SS preamps; Audible Illusions Modulus 3a; good luck. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Hi Geraldedison,Any luck? 
Best CD player under $25000.
Hi Tmsorosk,Any updates here? Did you buy anything (at recessionary pricing)? I have heard:- ARC CD8- Krell 505- Full SCarlatti stack- Vekian stack- Emm Labs CDSA- Zanden full stack- DCS Elgar stack- Wadia 7 seriesMy favorite continues to be Zande... 
MSB M202 compared to Pass XA.5
Petersayer,any update here on your end? Just curious if you've found out more about these msb monos. thanks for any updates. 
on-line music vs CDs & SACDs
Hi PDN, personally, i enjoy using Amazon to buy CDs. I like having a hard copy...i dont own a single mp3 due to resolution...and, stunningly, you can often buy the cd cheaper than the mp3 which seems ridiculous.plus, you get to listen to the album... 
on-line music vs CDs & SACDs
Hi Pdn,i am no expert...but the word transition here is perfect from what i understand. Yes, much of what you dowload is MP3...however, there are a growing number of sites where you can not only download redbook...you can download hi-res. Beyond S... 
Quad 989/2905 all around qualities
Hi...have not heard Hyperions. As for speakers, i usually evaluate 2 ways. First, using electronics similar to what i have at home (or the same if possible)...that way i can "calibrate" what i am hearing from the speaker (since i have a good idea ... 
Preamps suitable for CJ ACT2 Series 2 preamp.
Hi Vmhf,Any update on your search for possible replacement for your CJ 350SA? 
Snell Type Q or Thiel CS-1.5?
Depends on what you want your overall system to work together. Vandersteens can require power, but generally sound good with lots of stuff...not quite as 'easy' as Sonus Faber...but generally will sound good with much equipment. Thiel being built ...