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| Merrill VERITAS monoblock amplifiers First off, the Ultra SS footers are an absolute must! They significantly improve an already SOTA amplifier!Second, I'm in enough time now to have reconsidered, and the Veritas mono blocks are still in my system and will stay there long term. I upg... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Bought the Big6 pre-owned. It has about 600-800 hours on it from what I understand. Currently listening to the stock tubes, but I got some to roll into as well. It's stunning in its stock form, so I can't wait to hear what it can do with other tub... | |
| Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter There really is something to this Lampy obsession. They are wonderful DAC's!! I received my Big6 today and it's sound is simply breathtaking!I don't want to hijack this thread since it's about the Concert Fidelity DAC. So....For those interested i... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream There really is something to this Lampy obsession. They are wonderful DAC's!! I received my Big6 today and it's sound is simply breathtaking! The DirectStream is shipping June 2nd. I don't want to hijack this thread. So....For those interested in ... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house There really is something to this Lampy obsession. They are wonderful DAC's!! I received my Big6 today and it's sound is simply breathtaking!I don't want to hijack this thread. So....For those interested in reading my comparison of:Lampy Big6PS Au... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update:Lampy Big6 arrived today. It is in a far different class then my PS Perfectwave 2. So much more music and soul. Soundstage is expansive (is that a real word?) and it has no limits up top or down low. Vocals are stunning and it puts the perf... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update:Lampizator Big6 due to arrive 5/27Rowland Aeris due to arrive 5/29 - I bought one on the 'gon instead of borrowing one. Price was too good to pass up. PS Audio DirectStream due to ship 6/2Accustic Arts DAC to arrive 6/4OverDrive SE will shi... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I just remembered I bought a Rotel amp from John when I was in college. For John's sake, and mine, I refuse to say how long ago that was.... lolWill call him today. Very curious as to what he has to say... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD You guys are so funny! You are enabling my pathologies!!!I'll call him tomorrow. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hgeifman & Mrmb: I would love to add the Wavelength and Ayre. I might have a part 2 to the shootout if I feel that none of my current offerings get me where I want to be (which I would be surprised with). My issue is, to be honest, that gettin... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD An in store audition is not that helpful to me; I need the unit in my room to directly compare... There are so may factors in good performance; the room is different, amps, pre-amps, cables, AC.....I think there is a NJ dealer for Aesthetix. I'll ... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream Charles1dad:I chose my DAC list based on each units strong reputation as a wonderfully musical piece of kit. Emotional and involving. I am sure that all 5, in the right system, with the right synergy, could produce best-in-show performance at RMAF... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Thank you Ketcham.I find this thread enormously useful and appreciate everyones suggestions.As an update (although the thread has taken on a life of its own and even though I started the thread, I love were its going and acknowledge that my partic... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream Drubin: your list is appropriate and comparable to the DS in many ways. Actually a much more appropriate comparison list then the one I created. I actually have a friend who might bring his Meitner MA-1 for me to try as well.My goal is to audition... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream Just to avoid conflict.I should correct that to say:"Amongst" the best there currently is to offer..... |