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Nuforce
I find these amps really interesting and promising, but feel like they are still early in their development. I think I'll check back in with them down the road. 
Is There any Truly "High End" Integrated Amp?
I have heard good things about the Unison Unico (though havenot lived with it). I have lived with the MAC 6900 and thought it quite nice. 
How do you incode your digital media?
I use Apple Lossless and think it works great. Like Jax2, as good as a dedicated CD transport. 
DAC for $1800 or less?
Make an offer on the Dodson 217 MK II-D this is up for sale. It makes redbook sound that you will live with happily. 
Anyone heard the Zu Cable "Druids"....
Anyone own Druids in SE Michigan? Care for some company? 
Are Zu Druids really good HE speakers?
Anyone in SE MICHIGAN own Druids and welcome some company? 
Suggestions for integrated amp for VR.Jr.
I have heard that the VAC Avatar works nicely with the JR's (in fact, if I recall correctly Albert showed the JR's with the Avatar at one of the electronics shows in the last two years). I'm sure the BAT integrated would be nice as well. Those are... 
Are Zu Druids really good HE speakers?
Indeed. An in home audition is the only way to know. We'll see. Anyone have a pair of Druids and live near SE Michigan that wouldn't mind me stopping over for a demo? Thanks all, 
Sound of chip amps / gainclones?
Thank you for the thoughtful responses. 
Sound of chip amps / gainclones?
Thanks, Tvad and Gmood1. I have written to Peter and asked for his thoughts. We'll see what he says. I am currently using a pretty nice amp (Pass 250.5) -- any thoughts on what will be gained or lost if Peter makes me up a set that will work with ... 
Sound of chip amps / gainclones?
Do you think I could put a current version of Peter Daniels Patek amps (in the 100WPC SE mono configuration--as written about in 6Moons) behind my VR4JR's and a long run (20 ft.) of speaker wire? I have a Modwright preamp.Thanks, 
Are Zu Druids really good HE speakers?
I have been reading about this speaker and am very curious about them--I have been in serious experimentation mode for the past 6 months with my stereo. That said, I don't change speakers lightly and would demo these before I ever sold my VR4JR's.... 
Best preamp is no preamp: always true?
I lived with a Sonic Euphoria passive pre between my Pass amp and my Dodson DAC. It was incredibly transparent and revealing. It showed me just how good the Dodson and Pass are. That said, I preferred the sound of my system with the Modwright prea... 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Does music have a soul? 
Starting From Scratch - What would you do?
I agree with the post about beginning with the speakers. If you are not happy with those you will not be happy with the rest of the system. Begin with the speakers you love and work backwards from there.