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DAC Recommendation around 2.5K
Not to steal the thread, but does anyone know if the NAD M51 handles DSD on the USB input?thx 
New Eagles on HD Tracks?
Did you get the 96/24 or 192? 
Using the PerfectWave DAC MK II
Rhanson, have you tried wireless remote controll of the PWD yet with an iPhone or iPad? 
PreAmp recomendation please...
I have used the Hovland HP-100 for many years and it's an excellent one-box pre/phono. I've compared it to many pre's and phono's, one-box and separates and only two compared favorably; the best overall was the EAR 912 (a one box) and a close seco... 
Need help with a Tube Preamp under $3000
Try the used Hovland HP100 Preamp on sale here at Audiogon. This is a very fine tube preamp, with a rich warm sound, plenty of 'space' and it is a great match for your Maggies. 
Help finding my way with amps...
Try a used pair of the original Cary 500 monoblocks. They are extremely powerfull at 500 watts (1,000 into 4 ohms), with ample current that can drive any loudspeaker. Can be had for under $4k used here on Gon.The Cary's sound fantastic and can pus... 
Beatles Reissues on VINYL Finally
Should have my Blue Box set sometime next week; will report back then... 
Beatles Reissues on VINYL Finally
I opened my extra copy of SPLHCB last night (still haven't open the box set) and was pleasantly surprised; it sounds decent, not wonderful but good. I wish that they had used a better pressing plant, the vinyl is nosier than it has to be be. The c... 
Beatles Reissues on VINYL Finally
Well, I played the new Abbey Road last night; not good. Actually I had ordered both a complete Box Set(which I have not opened yet) and a single copy of Abbey Road. It sounds terrible! It is closed-in, distant, and almost distorted; maybe my copy ... 
Why no used Sanders Magtechs?
So Mr Mofimadness tell us a lot more about the MagTech. I have heard these several times at RMAF and was fairly impressed though I have always felt that the Sanders setup could be bettered by adding tubes on the front. The Sanders speakers have al... 
Beatles Reissues on VINYL Finally
I noticed that Messrs Pearson and Fremer have just gotten thier box sets; will be interesting to hear thier thoughts...I have mine but haven't opened it yet. Aiming for this weekend. 
Beatles Reissues on VINYL Finally
So, have you listened to your new Beatles Box Set yet? What do you think? 
Magnepan 3.6 or 3.7 - The smart choice?
Got my 20.7's two months ago and I am EXTREMELY pleased with them. I spent several weeks moving them around looking for the best bass balance per Jim Smith's excellent recommendations. It was worth the effort! The new 20.7's are far superior to my... 
What is the single best pre amp you have ever hear
Probably the E.A.R. 912 
dc10audio Best Sound at RMAF?
No; the big Ventures were the best sounding rig overall.