Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC

Alex,
You`re welcome.

Yes Charles, I appreciated your observations. I guess my comment stems from the fact that we sometimes (myself being a guilt party, but I'm working on that) get caught up in the individual parts of a component rather than the overall design. I have no doubt based on his DAC, as well as other designs, that Mr. Yamamoto knows what he is doing.

I am happy I reinstated this thread :-)
Thank you Charles for that well thought out review. Yes, it is difficult to express the rightness of music reproduction sometimes. But you did it my friend.

Hi Pani,
I`ve gradually learned over the years how to choose(works for me anyway) components for true long term satisfaction,. Buy the one that evokes the stronger emotional response and causes an undeniable connection with your music. If it naturally draws you deep into the music`s performance that`s the one I want.

Very correct Charles. I recently had a similar experience while listening to a all Naim setup.