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DK Design Review
Audioaril,I stand corrected.. Thank you for the update as I had no idea. I just thought they were acquired as Per was retiring. As for DK bashers, I could really care less as it is what it is.If it is not a pure Tube Amplifier, I am just not inter... 
DK Design Review
05-29-06: jimolson1000@yahoo.comEllery, I looked at your system and I believe you should refrain from making comments as the only standard set by the makers of your amplifier is the company going out of business!Jim,Actually, NOT TRUE. Electrocomp... 
DK Design Review
05-19-06: Brianmgrarcom"I'd have to say that most owners are probably listening to music and not writing about the DK.""Keep telling yourself that."LOL! Excellent Brian.. Chris 
I saw Pearl Jam last night...
What ever happened to Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll? I miss it..Chris 
I saw Pearl Jam last night...
Personally I would rather see My Morning Jacket than Pearl Jam these days. The whole politics thing bothers me as well. A few friends and I recently saw Glen Philips from Toad the Wet Sprocket live and playing acoustic. It was a great show except ... 
Personal CD player evolution
Cool Thread...NEC Single Disc Player 1st Generation (Model???)1988Adcom GCD-575Denon DCM-420 ChangerPioneer Elite PD-65Added a Theta Pro-Basic II DAC to the PD-65 via D-60MicroMega Stage 6 Sony XA7ESSony XA-777ESPurchased an Electrocompaniet ECD-1... 
Additional isolation for Preamp/ components
I use tone woods under my Amp, CD Transport, and DAC with excellent results.. Check out Monument Reference Isolation products. They are the best thing I have used..www.monref.comChris 
Angels & Airwaves
It is a very enjoyable album. I mean it does sound very 1988 but I am child of the 80's so I kinda dig it. The recording is also decent. Definitely not up to the Hype of the pre-release but very enjoyable..Chris 
Angels & Airwaves
I just saw them at the 930 Club in DC Sunday Night. Delonge was great.. Enjoyed the tunes.. Picking up the album today..Chris 
MAPLESHADE RECORDINGS
Audiophile recordings are a funny thing. I have never been fortunate enough to find something IMO worth owning on an Audiophile Label. When people start buying music based on the quality of recording opposed to musical content or taste, it is pret... 
Fine tuning for a CARY 306
Try and Nuance Platform with Monument Reference Soundposts coupled between. www.monref.comNice Player..Chris 
wadia making mistake?
Jaybo nailed it... Cheers,Chris 
Opinions on digital interconnect
I second the Illuminations D-60. It was heads above the usual suspects in my setup.. I got my 1 meter here on Audiogon for just under $200.00Chris 
GMA Callisto VS. Merlin TSM
Wasn't the criteria of this thread was ONLY if you have heard both speakers?I have only heard the Merlin TSM's and I must say, they will probably be my next pair of speakers..Chris 
Wood blocks underneath components?? snake oil?
I too am very skeptical of certain tweaks. I mean the Magic Pebbles and Clock have been the source of much entertaining conversation with me and a few audio buddies but I have personally never tried them. The way I see it, if you have not tried a ...