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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt since you are willing to shell out some, why not these:http://lumenwhite.com/silverflame_d_uk.htmlI know the designer and he is verrrry talented (brilliant, actually)and is a pioneer. A real perfectionist.Full range! 20-35Ktime coherent, phas... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Bodhi,Very elegant and well appreciated response. I am sure the Vitus is bringing you immense pleasure and I love your enthusiasm.Adam has traded up to a fully internally balanced GG and is currently waiting on delivery, according to his post on a... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
The ISIS are big and really load the room.Fischer und Fischer Granite speakers are another one to consider, but not sure if even LauferTecknic carries them. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Bodhi, quite simply the GG dac is a killer. Unfortunately, I "only" have the Big7 which also is a killer to my ears.Dunno about you, but I have tons of DSD (thank you PS3) and I also can upconvert on the fly to DSD via HQP.Lampi DSD is Chipless, s... 
Do Countries Have a "House" Sound
No, not true uncle Schubert. Being born your nephew and inheriting your gear is. Not that I am in a rush to see you go....so stick around. LoL 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, if you do get a chance to listen, make sure its a newer one with the floor Bassplate "Bodenplatten".I see you are a basshound! LoLGood thread and I agree with Gear that the segue into other audio areas is well appreciated. 
Lampizator DAC
Lots.The LampiNA distributors are in Manhatten and LI. Many posters at Audiocircle and Audioshark are in the TriState area and own Lampis...People like Joe and Bruce and AL and Fred and Rob and Andy and Shawn...to name a few. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt has crafted and maintained a very interesting thread.It is an entire circle in and of itself. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Old UnitedHomeaudio website, from when they used to carry the brand:http://www.unitedhomeaudio.com/id101.htm 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi Paul,Joseph Audio has a great rep. Never heard them though. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Also, the suspension on the 10inch woofer has been stiffened and the driver itself has been upgraded. Its HARD for any woffer to keep up with the speed of Heils, especially the big Heil.UHF mag in Montreal does not accept advertising, so are very ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
The bassplate corrects the Low end deficiency and there are no US dealers anymore. United Home stopped carrying them in favour of the far more expensive MSB and TriCell of Toronto is the distributor.Try to listen for yourself, as I may work in you... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Not true, for native playback…maybe, but for the Upconverters, the higher the better.My Lampi is the DSD128 version, but I am determined to upgrade to DSD256 and take advantage of HQP up conversion. 
Do Countries Have a "House" Sound
No problem, especially today which is the Swiss National Day. Hop Suisse! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, contact me via PM at Audiocircle, compaudiophile or audiocircle and I can email you the pdf of the full UHF magazine review of the Kithara. (I have the print issue)Nothing near it price will equal it, IMHO.http://www.uhfmag.com/Issue59/Kitha...