oddiofyl

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Parasound, McCormick, Odyssey - best under $1000
The McCormack DNA 125 is a great amp that can be had used for around 1k..... I just upgraded my pre ,speakers,and DAC but kept my five year old DNA 125 because it's such a good amp . It would take a lot more than I'm willing to spend right now to ... 
Which is REALLY the best Conrad Johnson Preamp
I know it's no GAT but my new c-j Classic 2 SE is quite special. My system has never sounded so good.... 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
I only owned one Mc preamp, a C15. It wasn't bad but it wasn't as good as the PS Audio 6.0 preamp it replaced and was no where as good as the McCormack RLD 1 that replaced it.... 
I would like to know the approx. value of my equip
It is a tough economy for used audio values.... trust me, I just practically gave away some great gear that wasn't all that old. Unfortunately the bottom feeders on fleabay have pushed prices to an all time low. I try to think about the enjoyment ... 
Sonus Faber Venere vs Revel performa 3
I have the M106 and I love them. The sound to me seems extremely well balanced from top to bottom. I am driving them with a conrad-johnson Classic 2 SE pre and McCormack DNA 125 amp and it is awesome. I run them full range with a REL R305 and it's... 
What's the latest word on the Emotiva UMC-1?
I waited forever for the 997... I'm not even interested in the 998 after all the hype. 
Audio Alchemy DDE v.3 Dac problem
Check out the Channel Islands Audio VDA 2 DAC. At $599 it's a killer dac for the money in my opinion. 
Van Alstine SS vs. McCormack DNA amps
I have a DNA 125 and it's a great amp. I picked up the RLD 1 pre shortly after and the combo blows away the McIntosh 7100 amp and C15 pre combo it replaced. 
$300 for older Rotel/Outlaw or do something else?
The 1066 smokes any of the Outlaw preamps. 
McCormack vs. Parasound Amp
I am currently using a DNA-125 and I can easily say it's the best sounding amp I've ever owned and I've had many. I'm using it with their RLD-1 pre and PSB Platinum M2 speakers, very lifelike 3D sound. 
Information on Emotiva
The 990 is a good pre but it's seriously outdated compared to the UMC-1. That's why it's $700 and not $1200 like it was originally priced. I'm waiting for the UMC-1 to put in my preamp's HT bypass. 
I need SS muscle
McCormack DNA 225s can be had cheap with the launch of the DNA 250. It's a great amp, I have a DNA 125 and it's extremely musical and has great dynamics. 
Mirage BPS-400 subwoofer or something new?
great sub for $250 
very detailed bookshelf monitor around $700 used
I've seen PSB Platinum M2s for as low as $800, awesome speaker. 
Transitioning from Tubes back to SS
I bought a McCormack RLD-1 and DNA-125 and never looked back.