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| California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD Even today this pimped-out version of the ICON is competitive and holds its own against newer one-piece players. I am only selling mine because I graduated to building a JRiver based music server with a $2,000 external DAC. I stored the ICON caref... | |
| California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD CAL's 5CD Changer had a bad reputation and was buggy. The later generatons of the new PowerBoss HDCD ICON mkII have always been solid. CAL got lots of practice initially modifying older ICONs and perfected the process that resulted in thier flagsh... | |
| California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD A low mileage, well maintained unit should give you many additional years of listening pleasure. That being said, even newer peices sometimes require service at some point. Good to know that if ever in the future a hurdle is encountered, there app... | |
| California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD But yes, the ICON is impressive, enough to make us wonder about these refinements! | |
| California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD I have lots of experience with the CAL product line, but beyond conversational deduction, you may want to reach out to these guys with your specific serial number, etc. Maybe they can get you closer to your definite identification:http://www.appro... | |
| California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD http://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/696cal/#bTQWSWt9iB60EZZl.97 | |
| California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD I am currently selling a direct from CAL most-full-featured HDCD PowerBoss model. Listing ID lis7c7e1 | |
| California Audio Labs – Icon Mk II CD Player - HDCD Great question. Because the mods became so popular at the time, CAL ultimately offered an HDCD/PowerBoss model for sale with all the benefits up front. To your question about how do you tell? That can be deduced from wether or not the unit you hav... | |
| Computer output to DAC, which route? Q: Coax or toslink from MOBO?A: NeitherWhy: Using either connection from the motherboard means you are using the integrated audio device. Stay away from that entirely and focus on a separate DAC or audio interface that connects via Firewire/USB/Th... | |
| DIY HD Tracks from mint LPs? Yes, I have had success doing this. I too have a huge vinyl collection that I won't or can't re-purchase.You'll need three ingredients:1) RME FireFace 8002) Steinberg Wavelab 73) The book Mastering Audio, Second Edition: The art and the science by... | |
| Speakers to hang on to for LIFE For the past 15 years my Mirage M3si's have brought a smile to my face. They don't sound like speakers; they sound like music. |