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Core Audio Technology's "Kratos" - a digital amp
I would sure like to hear other opinions on this gear????Thanks 
David Berning Quadrature Z or Vitus SS-101
Tell us about the berning, did you keep it? it may be my next stop 
Paging Stanwal-Any update on the Metrum Octave
I am getting close to pulling the trigger on one of these DACs, can anyone post this HiFi Critics review?Thanks 
Experience with Metrum Octave DAC
stanwal, what is the link to the Canadian Dist. for Metrum?Thanks,Guy 
Is Tube Audio TADAC better than MF Tri-Vista DAC ?
I just bought one and it will ship on Monday 4/28/08. I would be very interested to hear other folks responses.Guy 
Accustic Arts
Dev, Tbg has a VERY nice system, and is well respected. You might want to rethink your postion. LOL 
All the Emmlabs dcc2/cdsd hoopla..
HI guys, thanks for the thread it is very timely for me as well. I just purchased (4 weeks ago) the new Accustic Art Mk4 and it is AWESOME. However I still have the urge to try some other high end DAC's. I have been looking at the DCC2 signature m... 
Mcintosh MDA 1000, world class or ..?
Hi, I just purchased the new Accustic Art Mk4 and it is awesome. Having said that I have always wanted to try the McIntosh gear, IE 501's and MDA 1000. I like the fact that the MDA 1000 has a built in preamp as well. I have a friend who will trade... 
anyone modded an Esoteric to get digital inputs?
I think Alex (APL) does this. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
An after thought.......As good as the Zanden is, it can only be used for redbook CD playback so it is off my list of DACs. I have my CD's on my computer and I like to watch/listen to DVD concerts as well as plug my SATV into the DAC and the Zanden... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Ok Guys the new AA MK4 went into the system last night. The System....G R Research Alpha LS line array speakers, Dodd 120 el34 mono blocks, Dodd battery/tube pre, fully modded Squeeze box II by boulder, Tice 1850 watt power supply/conditioner, ant... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Well eh ah ah uhm I just canceled my order for the Altmann and went ahead and ordered the Accustic arts DAC 1 Mk 4. Wish me luck. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Thanks Dev. I just ordered the Altmann Attraction DAC and it will take about 4 weeks :( to get here. I am excited to get it and if it doesn't work out I think my default will be the Dodson 218. If I see a used Zanden some day I would like to try t... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Well, I have just finished this thread from begining to end whew! First off thanks all for the wonderful information. The reason I started reading this thread is I am read to upgrade my DAC (Audio Logic 34MXL) in fact I just sold it here on Audiog... 
Thoughts on the Supratek Chardonnay
Check with John Tucker of Exemplar Audio he has to repair alot of them. They don't hold up well for what ever reason.