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Made in Canada conundrum
I'm a Canadian living in Vancouver. I own American made equipment, British and Swiss made products, and a Canadian made SACD/CD player (EMM XDS1) I have had to send some pieces back to the US for service, and as far as I know, there was no problem... 
Best Integrated, period.
I'm looking at downsizing my system, want to try something different. Currently I use an Ayre KX-R preamp and two MX-R monoblocks, with Proac Response D80 speakers. Sounds great. The dealer wants me to listen to the Rowland Continuum 500. To those... 
Firewire DACs?
I've been listening to the Weiss DAC202, a Firewire DAC. It sounds amazing. I don't have any listening experience with other Firewire DACs, so can't really make any comparisons. You would not be disappointed with the 202, though. 
Pure Vinyl/Amarra
Yes - I've run into that problem with PM and always wonder if I've perhaps hit something on the keyboard that might have caused that. Kind of annoying, I agree with you. Perhaps Channel D will address the problem in another version. 
Pure Vinyl/Amarra
I'm experimenting with both Pure Music and Amarra. One thing I have noticed is that PM maintains a gapless album perfectly - no annoying breaks between tracks. Amarra, on the other hand, seems to put just a very brief break in between "gapless" tr... 
Cardas Clear USB cable... anyone tried it?
I have a Locus Design Nucleus USB cable, and it sounded great when i was still using a USB DAC. However, I've now switched to a Firewire DAC (Weiss DAC 202) so am not using it right now. 
Anyone listening to 24/196?
Frequently. My computer system is a MacBook Pro, Weiss Firewire DAC202, and Ultrasone Edition 8 headphones. I use either Amarra or Pure Music. I've downloaded several 24/192 files from a number of sights, such as Linn Records, for example. They so... 
Audiophile LOD Cable for iPod
Get a Naim DAC - it reads the digital out from the iPod. The DAC itself is wonderful & has been getting good reviews. 
AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs
Fcrowder, I also own an EMM Labs XDS1, and I agree with you. It's easily one of the best players I've ever owned. SACD is wonderful, and standard CD playback is also great. I use one of the digital inputs with my Blu Ray machine, and the sound is ... 
Any better DAC then dCS Scarlatti?
I've owned an Accustic Arts DAC, an EMM Labs DAC2, an Ayre QB-9, and now use an EMM Labs XDS1 in my home system, and a Weiss DAC 202 for "portable" use. The XDS1 is a joy to listen to. Murataltuev, to say that SACD is almost impossible to listen t... 
Has anyone heard or tried the new Naim Dac?
I just got the Naim DAC last week. Hooked it up to my HDX and 555 power supply - the sound is amazing. Very open, wide soundstage. Sounds considerably better than the HDX on its own. Highly recommended! 
Wavelength Proton
I just purchased the Proton. I'm using it with a MacBook Pro running Amarra. It sounds great. I use it as a portable DAC with headphones - out for coffee, that sort of thing. I'm having a blast downloading hi-res files. As well, I found that J. Go... 
EMM Labs new XSD1 single box player
I just picked up an XSD1 from my dealer. I'm trading in my previous units - the TSD1 & DAC2. I like the idea of a single box with digital inputs. It's a bit early to say exactly what it sounds like. As for fit & finish - nothing wrong that... 
Best Standard Def DVD Player under $8,000 used?
I recently swapped a Classe DVT-300 transport out of my system (off for some repair work), and in it's place, bought a Sony BDP S5000ES BluRay machine (thought I'd try out the format). What a disappointment! The Classe blows the Sony out of the wa... 
Top 3 power cord for DAC
I'm using an Aural Symphonics Magic Gem right now. Sounds good. Am also going to try a Nordost Odin & Valhalla, then Crystal Cable Ultra & Dreamlline. I'm curious to hear if there really is a difference.