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Review: Wadia Series 9 DA converter
I have awesome sounds from my GNSC Statement Wadia S7i with a Concert Fidelity CF-080LX (Steve Hoffman and Dick Olsher own this preamp). 
Class A amplifiers - which are considered the best
I have to agree with Rocco. The Burmester 911 MK3 must be heard regardless of price. It is simply stunning in sound and in looks and build quality. 
Best Sounding CD / SACD player under 15K
Wadia S7i. 
Best Sounding CD / SACD player under 15K
Joe, I know how you feel. Even though mcIntosh has a great following and loyal fan base, I sold my MCD500 after 6 months. It sounded great, but did not get me to connect emotionally to the music. Some feel McIntosh is the SOTA, but not me. 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
I know a well respected Concert Fidelity dealer and for audio shows he uses Concert Fidelity preamp, Venture Speakers, Hegel amp and Weiss DAC with modded Esoteric transport. 
Cable Costs Relative to System
I have a $100K system and bought $400 cables. Yes, not a typo. :) I bought and sold my Transparent Reference, FMS, NBS, Wireworld and NBS. I currently (after a trial period) bought all Frost Audio BlackFrost cables. In short, spectacular! Forward ... 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
I have the Concert Fidelity CF-080 preamp, so I know about the quality and sound of CF gear. In short, it is SOTA. But, keep in mind you need a world class transport with the 040 and it's one input. 
Anyone try the Purist digital isolation adapter?
Natan6355- could you please email me more on the Celtic silver-anderson94949@yahoo.com 
Has anyone heard an MBL 1531 with an external DAC?
Chuck, which gear did you use the Dueland crossovers in? Hope all is well and thanks for sharing. 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
Just a heads up, which I cannot believe. Both Frost Audio and The Great Northern Sound Company have closed their doors right after I bought their products. Talk about picking some winners! At least I am stuck with outstanding products. 
Upgrading the Wadia S7i
Thank you Krell man for the great story. We have talked before, as I am also Marin Jim on another forum. I had my Wadia modded by Steve Huntley of The Great Northern Sound COmpany (unfortunately Steve closed up shop last month). I can only imagine... 
Venture Audio Speakers
Taters- did you ever call Mike and audition a pair of Ventures? 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Venture speakers. ANY venture speakers. Why? Smooth, detailed, dynamic, allow the the finest electronics to strut their stuff. And most importantly, they allow an emotional connection AND and analytical connection to happen. Pure music with Ventur... 
Concert Fidelity audition program
Thanks Powder, will do. 
mcintosh mcd-1100 vs ayon cd5s, audio aero cpdplay
I sold my Burmester 089 and bought a CDP w/ digital inputs and volume control- the Wadia S7i, and had it modded by Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound Company. This is best digital gear I have ever heard in my life, including a $70K Burmester co...