uliverc113

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Tubes? Transistors? Which are better?
I cannot agree with you more. Room acoustics have such a profound affect on a system. No matter how good the equipment, a system's sound can be wrecked by room problems. It is also unfortunate that to correct room problems, one must frequently spe... 
Willl you spend over $5000.00 for speakers?
Yes, I would definitely spend more that $5000 on a pair of speakers. (I would spend more than $5000 on a SINGLE speaker in a pair as well) I see it this way: DAC, Transport, even PreAmp and Amp designs will change VERY fast, a GREAT pair of speake... 
Whats the best type of digital cable?
In theory, the XLR balanced configuration is superior. Line noise is rejected just like when using a balanced interconnect. TOSLINK optical is a complete waste of time because the SP/DIF signal is truncated for "consumer" grade TOSLINK. ST Glass o... 
Best CD player now made.
Has anyone listened to the Muse Model 8/296 Combo? I disagree strongly with Wadia's approach to separates. Slaving the DAC (via proprietary clock link) is a waste of time because the mechanical reading device is a heavy jitter producer. A jitter r...