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Berkeley DAC Series 1, anything better 2.5K$
Essrand,I'd be interesting in reading your impressions of the NAD M51. 
Berkeley DAC Series 1, anything better 2.5K$
Soix and Essrand,I have owned a lot of DACs. Most are overrated -- and overpriced. Harley makes you think you died and went to heaven with the Berkeley series 1. Don't believe everything you read. Reading between the lines is very useful. But lett... 
Berkeley DAC Series 1, anything better 2.5K$
I owned the Berkeley Series 1. The NAD M51 beats it hands down. 
Raidho D1/C1.1 vs Dynaudio C1 vs Magico Q1
Raindog031,No hard feelings at all. My REL is seamless -- integrates beautifully with my speakers. I will be replacing them with the Raidho C1.1 soon. 
Raidho D1/C1.1 vs Dynaudio C1 vs Magico Q1
Raindog031,I auditioned the Raidho C1 without a sub and there was nothing lacking that I detected.But what's wrong with adding a sub if you need to or want to? I don't see what the problem is. I have the REL T3 -- an inexpensive and very fine sub.... 
Any opinions on the AMR Digital Processor 777 Dac?
I enjoyed the DP-777 for a while but swapped it for the NAD M51. No looking back. 
Raidho D1/C1.1 vs Dynaudio C1 vs Magico Q1
Tboooe and Apdoc2004,I have auditioned the C1.1 privately on numerous occasions -- over an hour each time -- and I never heard them struggle with any kind of music. On the contrary. They delivered beautiful sound with ease no matter what was being... 
Raidho D1/C1.1 vs Dynaudio C1 vs Magico Q1
Jjy,I agree. To my ears the Raidho C1.1 are world class.Raindog031,The Raidho C1.1 have plenty of bass. If you add a sub you're there. 
Raidho D1/C1.1 vs Dynaudio C1 vs Magico Q1
Rpeluso,Raidho C1.1 have been going for $10,995 on Audiogon. 
Review: Acoustic Revive RR-77 Tweak
Nhaudio,I had the same experience until I focused on placement. Schumann devices work well in multiples. You will likely get the best results with Schumann devices by placing 2 of them at least 6 feet off the floor -- preferably on top of the spea... 
Why Build Quality Matters
Chayro,This so-called hobby is not a source of constant grief for me, thankfully. I have had a few startling problems in the past but I now have a system that is bomb-proof. 
Why Build Quality Matters
Chayro,You make a good point. One that may be shared by most. But this is not just a matter of the brand of capacitor. We are talking about virtual hobby parts sometimes being used in expensive components. I had a very expensive $10,000 + componen... 
Reterminate Syn. Research cable, shocking find
I also find it interesting that questions about the build quality of the Synergistic Research Power Cell are ignored. There are a lot of very good things about SR but there are also questions that remain unanswered. 
Reterminate Syn. Research cable, shocking find
I find it interesting that Synergistic Research is often quick to jump into forums to defend themselves when their products are brought into question but they are conspicuously silent here. 
Janos Starker passed away 28 April
The cello is one of my favorite instruments. Starker was one of the greatest cellists ever. There are a number of very interesting interviews and performances featuring him on Youtube. Highly recommended.