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what is the best, least costly DAC...?
Srosenberg, Please tell me about your Wyred DAC.I am just about to spring for a Minerva and I am really very curious.What did your ears find out ?Regards,Kerouac 
High End Quality Retailers in the Chicago, Il Area
The best place to go for fun and a solid education is Quintessenceaudio in Morton Grove. Not far from downtown.Give Mick Surrvance a call.847-966-4434I think after speaking with him you will see why I recommend him.Your nephew will have a blast an... 
PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER
Small worldChicago can be like that.You sold that Vinyl Junkie all your old albums ?.Good for you. I am to lazy for vinyl myself, to much maintainence and storage considerations.I have over 4k cds and have problems keeping track of them. I also li... 
PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER
Oh, one other thought.Who is Gordon Rankin ??????.I suggest you find out.The man is one hell of a designer and knows his stuff.I have always respected his work.The guy is a long time player in the industry.Show a little respect. 
PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER
My good friend Mick at Quintessence Audio in Morton Grove, Il has such a system right now on display. Give him a call and listen for yourself. I think you will be impressed.One of the big things about this effort is the error correction done by th... 
Sub Choice
Rlawry,Thanks, that's just what I needed. 
How Much Is Too Much?
Gentlemen,I think all of us have learned a bit of patience, moderation and selection.I find myself being more aware of when and where I spend my energy or invest and involve myself.I prefer quality rather than quantity.I think it is a maturity of ... 
How Do I Find A Customs Broker?
Take Trelja's advice, it is the right thing to doNice job Trelja, bought a couple tee shirts I guess ?. 
Sonus Faber Auditor with 20 tube watts?
I run a pair with a BAT VK60. Makes wonderful music.Although somedays, I wish I had a bit more juice. Like a pair of VK60'sAnd this is in a small room 12 x14.To make them really sing, you may want for a bit more power.Try it with what you have and... 
Looking for a summer time amp
Thanks guys.How about 2K preowned ?.I have owned a McCormack DNA 1.Thought I spend my pesos on something else for a change of pace. 
McCormack DNA-1 vs Odyssey Stratus vs Marsh 400
The McCormack amps are a great bargain in todays preowned market.Wonderful sounding product by a master designer.I used to own a DNA-1, reget to this day selling it.Highly regarded. It does a nice job of creating music. 
Passive preamp for Tube Amp?
Dave,Passives are a wonderful transparent big soundstage way to go.You need to be aware of your output impedence of your CD player and your input impedence of your amp. I have owned and listened to many passives.Interconnect length is a big deal, ...