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Great amp, crashed and burned after 30 hours... Buyer protection?
Dill. What you write is correct but the buyer has no influence on whether the seller lists as premium, and few do. So for most transactions, no contact is allowed. I cannot overemphasize the value of contact by phone.  
Great amp, crashed and burned after 30 hours... Buyer protection?
 Let the truth be stated. I think that audiogon, indirectly, plays a role in the loss of security rather then gains in security. In the old days, you could call a seller and talk to them about their gear. For me that was the best vetting one could... 
Tascam DA-3000 vs Benchmark ADC1 USB
Looking forward to trying VS once I get my Benchmark, or M2Tech, or Ayre... 
Tascam DA-3000 vs Benchmark ADC1 USB
Does anyone have experience with the M2Tech Joplin-MK2 384/32 A/D converter? Seems like a contender to the Benchmark. 
Tascam DA-3000 vs Benchmark ADC1 USB
Also, does anyone know whether the optical out in the 1/8" headphone jack on a Mac Mini also serves as optical in? 
Tascam DA-3000 vs Benchmark ADC1 USB
This is a good conversation. I'm thinking of buying the Benchmark and digitizing a bunch of albums. I'm not too worried about the USB direct to computer concerns, although I might consider inserting a galvanic USB isolator (purchased from Empirica... 
Tascam DA-3000 vs Benchmark ADC1 USB
Interesting post. But you have not yet done, is confirmed that recording using the USB output is any way less then the set up using the Tasman. Can you do the next logical test and compare the wave file created with the tascam with one recorded di... 
Portable DAC compatible w/ iPhone or iPod
http://www.head-fi.org/t/507559/list-of-dacs-that-work-with-ipad 
DAC/Preamp with Balanced Outputs $2500 new/used
Thanks BDL24. I had the DSpeaker and wasn't super impressed with its transparency. Also, do you know whether it's volume control is analog or digital? I'm wanting analog or very flexible digital (can be suited to multiple amps without losing resol... 
DAC/Preamp with Balanced Outputs $2500 new/used
The Exasound E-22 Mkll controls volume in the digital domain, and does not allow changing the output to suit the amp you are running into. I am looking for a DAC/preamp wither with an excellent analog volume control or a high resolution digital vo... 
Sanders 10B Electrostatic
I had the Music Reference RM-200 with special hand-wound tranformers. Very nice amp. It was running KT-120's. I'm wondering whether Roger has determined whether it will run with KT-150's... 
Spotify sounds compressed
If you can't hear a difference between standard and premium, something is wrong. I can readily hear the difference when I switch streaming resolutions on spotify. 
Hegel Design Flaw?
I'm sorry, but this has to qualify as one of the most ridiculous threads ever. First of all, if the OP is not stating what the "flaw" is, how could anyone weigh in on whether it is a malfunction or possible operator error? I agree that 2 out of th... 
Hegel Design Flaw?
I'm sorry, but this has to qualify as one of the most ridiculous threads ever. First of all, if the OP is not stating what the "flaw" is, how could anyone weigh in on whether it is a malfunction or possible operator error? I agree that 2 out of th... 
Audio Consignment Shop In The New York Area?
Summer is the dog days. Wait till October if you can.