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Oracle CD2500 MKI
The Oracle Audio cd transports and players are rarely for sale.  And, they are stunning machines.  I have the 1500 transport.   if you want one, you should buy it.        
DACs with switchable high/low gain (output) settings
The dCS Rossini streamer dac has a 3V or 6v output setting.    Michael   
Upgrading my streaming/digital system- what would make the most sense?
Too many unneeded parts.     get a dCS Bartok streaming dac.   You can go directly into the Pass power amp.  If you really want to hear analog sounding digital streams go listen to one of the dCS streamer dacs.   Be prepared to be pleased.  There... 
The Impossible Has Happened
Still, the reviewer is giving this product a glowing review.  I wouldn’t be surprised if later he reviewed the CH Dac and found “details I haven’t heard before “. I agree with the above poster who said he used reviews to find out what’s out there... 
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
You are all ignoring one important factor:   This is a digital cable transferring digital information of one’s and zeros, in packets with error detection and correction.  Just like hdmi cables, they always work perfectly unless they’re too long.  ... 
D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef?
There are very good class D amps, but I don't think they will ever sound as natural as a class A amp.  Class A amps are obviously much less efficient.  CD vs Vinyl is a good analogy to class D vs class A.  Viny offers continuous information, class... 
D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef?
When I was at Axpona 2018, Paragon Audio had Wilson XLF’s powered by D’Agostino M300’s.  That was (is) the most natural realistic dynamic sound I’ve ever heard.  Everything they played sounded like live music. It brought tears to my eyes because o...