philnyc

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How good is the new BelCanto e.One DAC 3 + CD-2
Frank...the CD-2 hasn't been launched yet... 
Vitus audio?
>>I'm not sure that comparing the Gryphon Encore to the $50K Vitus monos. is a fair comparison. <<While it's true that it's not fair to compare these two specific amps, I think Greg's comments do answer the initial question of whether ... 
Synergy
The only time I've ever really enjoyed Revel speakers has been when they have been driven by Mark Levinson gear... 
After Audio Physic Vigo II's
I owned AP Virgo II's for a few years, driving them initially with a Mark Levinson 383 integrated, and later moving to a Blue Circle hybrid seperates setup (BC3 + BC28). I had just become a dealer and was looking for a speaker lineup, and after de... 
Did 6moons post the BelCanto DAC3 review?
>>Do you think that a plan that charges a 5% restocking fee should be named a "No Risk Purchase plan"? Don't let the fact you are a bel canto dealer influence your reply.<<Yep, I agree that it shouldn't be called "No Risk". I'd call it... 
Did 6moons post the BelCanto DAC3 review?
Btw - on the Bel Canto website, it says:"Returns:Bel Canto Design offers a 15-day money-back return policy for all products purchased directly from us. Please note that the product must be returned in "new" condition in its original box and includ... 
Did 6moons post the BelCanto DAC3 review?
"I emailed Matt over a week ago asking for some info or the contact info of their CEO to discuss this with. I have not received any reply. "FYI - Matt is at CES this week. 
Dodson Audio - Still in Business?
Sutts,I've heard the Dodson DA-218 and the Audio Logic 24MXL in my system during a DAC shootout I hosted a little over 2 years ago. Not the best acoustic environment at the time (I've since moved an have a much better listening room), but still go... 
The under 10K speaker
FYI - although its a couple of years old, here's a review of the Focus FS-888 with comments comparing it to the Wilson Sophia:http://www.onhifi.com/product/focusaudio_fs888.htm 
BLUE CIRCLE NSCS+SPENDOR S5E OR S8E?
Lior, I've never compared the NSCS with the 9200 directly...sorry I can't give you additional insight for this comparison... 
BLUE CIRCLE NSCS+SPENDOR S5E OR S8E?
I'm a BC dealer...I have two customers with NSCS using Spendor S5E speakers and are very happy. I can't comment on the specifics since I've not spent enough time with the combo to really have a credible opinion... 
Blue Circle Integrated CS Amplifier
The CS will have a much shorter burn-in time compared to the NSCS...should get there after 50-75 hours (vs. 200+ for the NSCS)... 
Transport for Bel Canto DAC2
Clio...I posted the link to Steve's SPDIF article in Positive Feedback above... 
Transport for Bel Canto DAC2
Eeerie,There is a pretty good (IMHO) explanation of why digital cable length makes a difference here (assuming you are using coax instead of optical):http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/spdif.htmIf the article is too technical to understand, ... 
Transport for Bel Canto DAC2
First suggestion would be to try a digital cable that is 1.5m long (assuming yours is currently shorter than that).Second suggestion would be to find a used Sony S7700 or S7000...usually can be found on eBay for $150-$200 and are excellent as tran...