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What is the best DAC ever made?
http://www.dagogo.com/AccusticArtsDriveI-DACIMk3.html read this as I did than go listen this is fact the accustic arts 32/384 is the worlds first accumulator. Accustic arts exclusive.And the worlds best OPA627 DIFETĀ®, from Burr Brown.Thisis 10x mo... 
Wich high end CD palyer?
for the Money the Accustic arts new mk-2 player is excellent which is about 6500.00if you have a 2x that to spend the Accustic arts transport and Mk-3 dac at around 11k is superior to anything at 2x the price ,and that is a fact .myself and a few ... 
Review: Accustic Arts DAC I - MK3 DA converter
I have done a blind test with 3 others in my audio group with the latest nov, dec 2005 dacs from Reimyo, and the Accustic Arts MK-3 . Please note, Power cables make a big difference in sonic presentation .I used the little know Excellent Zu Mother... 
Audio Research Owners Best 6550, KT 88's Tubes?
the best by far are the Original Tungsol 6550,black plates,then the other 2 grey plates.for kt-88 the Superb golden lions from Genelex. For modern tubes ,the new Tungsol tubes can handle a minimum 5 more volts on the plate around 43v ,for under 10... 
Amp or Integrated amp for Quad ESL-63's?
one word of advise ,if you have the extra cash seperates are better ,you can fit bigger porwe supply , capacitance and usually a more aggressive circuit.why do you think flag ship models are all seperates.if you have a tight budget you are better ... 
Overpriced Tube Amps
Hello, you guys that Ask why you would spend extra on Vintage tubes ,I consider pennywise and pound foolish .I am not saying to go out and buy the rarest tubes in their class,you can find that a lot of U.S tubes are very good ,and less money than ... 
Best pre-amp with built-in phono stage under 10K?
the Aesthetics Janus is a no brainer , the Superb Calypso is well know as is the Rhea phono stage ,in one box it isa best buy for sure ! 
Aesthetix Calypso vs. Hovland HP 100
The Calypso is better than both the Hovland 100& 200,as far as musicality,the Hovland may have a little more extended topend,and a hair bigger soundstage, as far as bass weight ,instrumental shadings , dynamics , and depth of image ,with a glo... 
Zu Tone/Druid Tonal Anomalies
hello I hear a fair amount of people talking about speaker interactions wit thw zu tone or Druid .I found none of the above , and I have a small 12x14 room.1. if you don't play these speakers loud to get the driver moving a 1000 hours is very real... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE -vs- Aesthetix Calypso?
I can honestly say that the ModWright is a terrific preamplifier ,very opened and detailed and very good at both the extremes and very involving ,It is in my experience the best under 5k preamp on the market. I also own the Calypso . This is the m... 
Review: Aesthetix Calypso Line Stage Tube preamp
Thanks Jade for taking the time to evaluate and write your findings, and your help on my breakin issue.On tubes I have 2 methods that work well ,I have the 60s Siemens e83ccs special military grade ,and they equal or better the best Telefunkins, u... 
Balanced preamp recommendations
the Calypso is a no brainer I listened to the Hovland 200 for 10 days ,80% of the people that came over said the Hovland was a hair more detailed ,and maybe a hair more open at the top,Other than that the sheer natural way the Calypso handles the ... 
Thinking about a tube roll to Brimar or Telefunken
hello I have been told by others that the 1950s Mullard long plates with the square getters are even more open and airy on top, then the 10-m, or most Siemens or tele,with a $ 300 + price tag, for the 6922 section ,what if anything worked for you ... 
Blue Note CD player s
Hello I have the Blue Note with the latest upgrades .All reviews including the one in the Absolute sounds Dec issue was based on the early october review sample .Harry Pearson liked the new dual power supply upgrades, also ,the latest Burr Brown d... 
Zu Tone/Druid Tonal Anomalies
my response to the tone and druids is fact.I own both .If you are considering these loudspeakers have the factory put 150 hours on these for you first.There drivers are so stiff that unless you are playing these guys with a low 30 hz breakin cd on...