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Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Hi Teajay,I have not heard of the DAC's you mention. They sound like they are wonderful. I have been a hi-end digital guy since the mid 90's. I refused to research the analog world. My last turntable was from 1980 and I stopped spinning vinyl arou... 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
03-01-11: TompoodieMay be it has. I was on the threshold of purchasing an EAR tube or Modwright Sony 5400 player and happened to hear a PS Audio DAC/bridge setup through reference full range speakers. I am a vinyl lover (Rega Planar 9/EAR phono pr... 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Never. The technology is not there to accurately transfer the analog sound wave to digital w/o loss of info. Ever listen to cymbal strikes on a good analog rig versus a great digital rig ? All cymbals mostly sound alike on a digital rig...not so w... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
04-07-11: TeajayI agree that for the price the PS Audio pieces offer a good sonic performance, however they are no were close to the level of AA Tube reference DAC on redbook. I just again heard the latest generation PS Audio combo and fine it OK,... 
The 3 kings: Esoteric K01,EMM XDS1,Meridian 808.3
04-11-11: AcurusSilly threadagreed ! 
why is a 13" tonearm design really superior?
Clearaudio also offers a 13" arm for their top of the line radial arm, the Universal. I have the 9". A fantastic arm. Perhaps I will get a 13" some day to put on my table's other arm pod. 
RCA cables silver,gold or copper whats better?
Pure silver cables all the way. They do sound better than copper, imo...at least on my system (Siltech Cables). Look at cabling as a vehicle to modify the tonal characteristics of your system. Some systems may fair better with cooper, other's with... 
Best DAC for Sonos
While I am using a better DAC than this, I still have it. Very good sound:PS Audio Digital Link III Cullen stage 4 modified. You can't go wrong with it for $1,300.00. 
Anyone went back to using bare wires on speakers?
Copper oxide is an insulator; by contrast, Silver oxide is a very good conductor.http://www.spearitsound.com/siltech/siltech_faq.htm 
Anyone went back to using bare wires on speakers?
04-13-11: LewhiteOne of the local salons ,who shall remain nameless, told me that it was less then prudent to not use solid silver spades on my silver kimber. The reason being to avoid the oxidation of the silver wire.Avoid oxidation of silver wir... 
Help ML 380s Owners. Volume knob Quit Working
These guys also service Mark Levinson. Don't send it to Harmon, imo...They aren't Madrigal Labs unfortunately.MARK LEVINSON: American made separates with the highest build quality. We are 1 of only 2 factory authorized service centers across the U... 
Looking for a best TT without arm for under 10K.
Clearaudio Innovation for my 10K... 
Dialing in my analog rig - Need help
Have you called VPI ? Maybe they can help with model id (and manual) when you describe it to them over the phone... 
Dialing in my analog rig - Need help
04-08-11: Desalvo55Oil at the pivot point? Overhang? I got a lot to learn.Can't help with oil changes...wink, but here's a great read for proper cart setup.http://www.audiophilia.com/features/cartridge_setup.htm 
Record-playing Rituals?
I should mention the above procedure is only done for new and used records that arrive. It is not my procedure everytime I play a record.