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I need a new DAC! Advice/Recommendations?
Tascam DA 3000 has everything your looking for except a USB input. You would need a USB -Coaxial/AES/EBU/optical converter. It is a pro audio recorder (PCM or DSD) that can be used as an excellent dac for playback. Can be found at most pro audio d... 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
JBL 4311bSnell CVOmega Compact Hemp w Deep Hemp SubsOmega Alnico 6 Monitor w Deep Hemp SubsOmega XRS Alnico 8 w Deep Hemp SubsLowther DX4 Medallion II Shelby+Kroll Monitors w S+K SubsCharney Audio Maestro Horns 
Can anyone please recommend warm sounding transport/DAC to replace tubed cdp ?
stuartk, What tubed CD player are you replacing? Does it still work? Perhaps look into having it upgraded or modded with a better clock, power supply, etc.. 
SOS: Andy Bowman - Vintage Tube Services
Just picked up a Telefunken 12AX7 and a pair of Telefunken 12AU7's from him...a great guy who is a passionate pro at what he does...he cares a lot about what he sells and is very informative AAA++++ 
Best high-efficiency speaker for Unison S6 EL34-based integrated
Look at Charney Audio in Somerset NJ. He build high efficient horns designed on the tractrix theory. I have a pair of the maestro and love what I;m hearing. Fast, dynamic, coherent and ohh the bass! Imaging is off the charts excellent with emotion... 
NJ Audio Society?
@bondmanp - Hope it goes well at Brian's tomorrow! I have know him for 12 years and I'm listening to a pair of Maestro's as I right this from my S. Jersey home. Y'all are in for a real treat! Chris   
2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K
Lowthers were mentioned earlier and I have to agree! They will suck you in and take you on a wonderful trip when implemented properly. Charney Audio has created such a speaker(s) with the Companion (DX55 or DX65) and the Concerto (DX4) tractrix de... 
$10K-15K short list?
Charney Audio Companion or Maestro. Both are under 10k and hit all the right cues for musical enjoyment. Pair them with a good SET amp and high quality source and your done!I have the Maestro and constantly get sucked into the music. If you like t... 
Upgrading path from Merlin VSM black magic
Charney Audio Concerto will fill your room with exceptional sound for $22,000!Your electronics should work perfectly well with the Concerto and with the 3k left over you can treat the room accordingly. Charney is in Somerset NJ a quick flight from... 
Best high-efficiency speaker under 10K
Charney Audio Companion with Voxativ drivers or for less $ the Maestro with the Omega RS7 driver.Exceptional design, build, and oh the sound! Charney will change your mind on what a single driver speaker can do!   
Most "Accurate/Realistic" Sounding Speakers?
Charney Audio! Full range single driver tractrix designed rear loaded horns. Charney's design will change all misconceptions about single driver designs. I have the Maestro and constantly amazed at what I'm experiencing. Charney is in Somerset NJ ... 
Audiophile recording and playback - Tascam DA-3000
Thank you dgarretson for your help! :) 
Audiophile recording and playback - Tascam DA-3000
 I have another question which is kinda basic but before I jump into an external clock I need to ask...To connect the Live Clock I would use a BNC Cable from the Word SYNC Out from the Tascam to a Word Clock In on the Live Clock, Then another BNC ... 
Audiophile recording and playback - Tascam DA-3000
dgarretson,Thank you for the response and the information :)Looking into one and hope to purchase soon.Chris 
Audiophile recording and playback - Tascam DA-3000
dgarretson,If I use the DA 3000 for playback only (SD Cards, SPDIF Input) 1) Does the Live Clock improve the sound?2) How would I install (which connections to use) the Live Clock to benefit SD card/SPDIF playback?TIAChris