mrtennis

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DAC question
the sound of a dac depends upon factors other than the dac chip. i suggest you set a budget, then listen to as many dacs within your price range, comparing each dac to the dac in your arcam player 
Another audio dealer bites the dust
hi rmssorosk:if you buy direct, there is usually a home trial period. there are many good products sold on the net bu designers who do not have a dealer network. case in point is decware.i'm not sure but you can buy oppo from the company, but ther... 
Is audio a kind of spiritual journey?
i think the search for "good" sound is an expression of the need for achievement. it's just another hobby and one tries to demonstrate competence and success by attaining the pinnacle of the goal of the hobby.however, since good sound is subjectiv... 
Cables more hype than value?
since better has not been denoted, it is impossible to reolve this issuewho ever says such and such cable is the best, realy means, in the subjective sense, that the cable in question is preferred over other cables heard by the one making the stat... 
How Many Tweeters Does A Speaker Need??
who needs tweeters. get a panel speaker and you'll get more realistic treble response. 
Cured of upgraditis?
an intelligent approach to stop upgrading, is to form achievable, sonic objectives. once these goals have been attained, there is no need to make additional purchases. 
Another audio dealer bites the dust
the importance of audio dealers is probably exaggerated. most hobbyists can acquire the learning they need to make intelligent choices, without seeking dealer advice.a dealer is a like a car salesman. both try to persuade the consumer to buy. 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
what is the importance of being "cool" and what are the consequences of not being "cool" ?persona;;y, i don't like to be judged and would hope that there people become less jidgmental, so that all of the "adjectives" people may hope apply to them ... 
Cured of upgraditis?
it's a state of mind. many can be satisfied with less --sonically and investment in components. 
Is the ''entry level'' DAC becoming extinct ?
another question to ask is: "are entry level tube dacs hard to find " ? 
THE GREAT AC OUTLET SHOOTOUT.
if you compare ac outlets within a stereo system, what is the chance that the results may be extrapolated to an other stereo system ?i would say that shootouts are usually applicable to one stereo system, with the exception of tubes.i have found a... 
When your system gets a cold
there are many ways to tune a stereo systems. the easiest to change are cables and tubes.if you are fortunate and have more than one amp and/or preamp, you will obviously notice a change in performance from your stereo system. 
Another audio dealer bites the dust
there are other reasons for the demise of some audio dealers.there are plenty of high end dealers in the nyc metro area. it's about economics. having enough capital to start and sustain an operation, keeping control of inventory. and carrying bran... 
CD player with Tube Output or Music Server
i think it is possible to combine a "server" with a dac, using the appropriate digital cable and get "better" performance than your cd player. i realize this is a conjecture, since i have not heard your cd player.however, i have heard many cd play... 
Hello - Need Help Please
the only suggestion i cqn make is the mini magnepan speakers, at around $1700, and find a decent tube integrated amp, such as the jolida.