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| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Chris, my review, that's now up, answers the questions you have asked regarding the sonics of the MK4.The more I listen to it, it seems to be a great synthesis between what we have been calling type 1 and type 2 "flavors" on this thread.The "slam"... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Well, to all my friends on this post, I have just spent the last 8 hours listening to the new Accustic Arts DAC-1 MK4 in my home rig. In one word, it sounds, glorious! I have posted a review on the MK4 which will provide some of the details of why... | |
| A very interesting amp audtion When I posted my short take on Kharma's new 150 monoblocks, which I thought were outstanding and very competitive with a pair of Lamm monoblocks that cost about $15000.00 more, there had not been any reviews written or online regarding this pair o... | |
| Which Threshold s are best? I believe everyone on this thread would be in total agreement that Mr. Nelson Pass has to be one of the greatest designers in the history of modern high end audio.I now power my bi-amped system with a pair of Pass Labs XA-100 monoblocks and a pair... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective To address both Sgr's and Chris's questions. First, the retail price of the Accustic Arts DAC 1 MK4 is $7000.00, and I believe for XLR (balanced connections) add another $500.00. If you want information regarding your nearest dealer contact Brain ... | |
| levinson 32 heat Fmj, I had a ML-32 for over eight years in my system and it was always left on, not in standby mode, and I have no memory of it ever running hot in any way, including the isolated power chassis.So, I would have it checked over for a possible malfu... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Hi, to all my good friends on this thread. About a month ago Branimir asked me if I had heard about a "rumor" regarding Accustic Arts coming out with a new DAC that would replace their present reference the MK3. Well, the so-called "rumor" was tru... | |
| Good match preamp for Pass labs 250.5 Ilv, I have been using either the Pass Labs X-350.5, and recently a pair of XA-100's in my system and both have sounded gorgeous with the Placette Dual Mono Active Line Stage.I'm a great fan of Nelson Pass designs, his preamps have alot to offer, ... | |
| Anyone have any experience with the Esoteric X-03? Secorsj, I highly recommended you take a look at a thread I started entitled: Reference DACS: An overall perspective, it has recently been loaded with all types of information concerning Esoteric pieces, including the X-03, you will find it quite ... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Jordan, many thanks for your kudos to me and the rest of the guys on this thread. I too have enjoyed the wealth of information that has been shared in a friendly, respectful,and very knowledgeable way.A question for the Esoteric experts: Everythin... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Branimir, even if I was interested in changing my digital front end right now, I would have to wait and put some cash back in my "audio account" after my recent purchases of the Pass Labs X-100's and a Running Springs Audio Jaco line conditioner.T... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Branimir, Guidocorona, Kops, I got a chance yesterday to listen to the Esoteric X-01 Limited, in a very good system that was totally different that I'm accustomed to listening to, and thought it was a terrific sounding CDP.Since, you guys are the ... | |
| Difference in Pass Labs X and x.5 Mlrf18, I have had Pass Labs Alephs, X-series, X.5 series, and now XA amps in my home rig. I have written reviews of both the 350.5 and XA-100's here on the GON that should provide the detailed information that you are seeking regarding these amps... | |
| Best RCA terminated digital interconnect? I went through a lengthy and extensive auditioning process of digital cables, all were either RCA or BIN single ended, and came to the conclusion that the Stealth Sextet was the best I have ever heard.Take a look at the reveiw that I posted here o... | |
| Esoteric UX-3 vs. XO-3 Rhythmace4218, I highly rcommend you go to the thread that I started entitled, Reference DACS: An overall perspective, that contains a vast amount of information regarding the sonic differences between the different Esoteric digital CDPS and DACS/... |