I have had the pleasure of hearing Peter's home system while in the UK and have had the AudioNote Dac 4.1x as well as the first version of his speakers. I agree with Khaki above. Peter's entire AN system was exemplary and I was greatly moved by the music I heard there. I loved the AN Dac4.1x but thought I could do better. Similarly, I could not get the very same speakers I had heard in the UK running at all well in my home.
Every year at CES, Peter has outstanding sound even with equipment that I could not get to run at all well. His top stuff is quite expensive although his all silver system at the last CES was outstanding.
I have heard several of Kondo's pieces and know of many things he prefers in other's equipment. I have also owned his silver interconnects and speaker wires. The wires were very good, but I was less impressed with the equipment. I have never heard a room at CES with Kondo in it that sounded very good, but I have several friends who think very highly of his equipment. My sincere guess is that his equipment is highly overpriced, but may reflect his personal investment of time.
Every year at CES, Peter has outstanding sound even with equipment that I could not get to run at all well. His top stuff is quite expensive although his all silver system at the last CES was outstanding.
I have heard several of Kondo's pieces and know of many things he prefers in other's equipment. I have also owned his silver interconnects and speaker wires. The wires were very good, but I was less impressed with the equipment. I have never heard a room at CES with Kondo in it that sounded very good, but I have several friends who think very highly of his equipment. My sincere guess is that his equipment is highly overpriced, but may reflect his personal investment of time.