PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER

Hi Psacanli,
"Dave, Honestly, you sound like a marketing rep"

That was kind of an annoying post. Sounds like you are questioning my integrity. I happen to be an orthopedic surgeon who likes audio. I do really like the Wavelength Audio approach, and for now, am very happy. As always, that can change :).

David

My primary front end is a Galibier TT.

Because I found myself listening mostly to vinyl, I thought that selling my Wadia 861 was a wise decision especially since PC Audio was in its neophyte stage, leaving "standard" digital payback hardware with good trade-in value.

I purchased a Wavelength Brick Silver, and a MacBook for essentially the re-sale value of my Wadia.

I didn't suffer sonically. I turned a transport and DAC into a portable computer and DAC. The former I can use for functions other than audio. What's not to like?

The convenience is another plus, albeit, secondary. But having instant access to my complete audio collection has been a blast! Much more fun than I could have ever imagined.

I suggest auditioning a good USB DAC system comparing it to the stand alones, and see what you think. Digital only folks may prefer this setup. But for vinyl + digital folks like me, it's a hard combination to beat, especially if one is in need of a laptop -- talk about multitasking.

BTW, I second all the positive comments regarding Wavelength and Gordon. I've never met him, only had discussions via e-mail, but he's been very helpful and his digital and other electronics -- especially SET's -- are superb.

Hi Dave, I'm was not questioning your integrity, I was just asking a simple and I felt not unreasonable question considering the level of enthusiasm you've exhibited (and some of the well known shenanigans in the audio business). I fail to see the connection with your being a surgeon (which is a calling I have particularly high regard for having required 4 surgeries of by OS's) but perhaps you were simply indicating that you're not a lawyer(just joking for all our erstwhile, audiophile lawyers-I'm presently consulting a lawyer-and hoping his Dad was part pit-bull part tiger). I respectfully advise no insult intended. In fact I believe I've purchased some used gear from you in the past. Regarding that last comment "for now, am very happy.As always that can change:)." I hope you remain happy and an interesting poster to this forum. Your experience with state of the art products is valuable. Cheers. Pete

It seems the Macbook gets a lot of mention. I use an older business warhorse IBM laptop with Windows Media Player 11 and have never listened to anything beyong a Grammaphone or BBC Music mag sample. It could be interesting to try playing through the system-does it need a DAC?

Bigamp you have a good point. Instead of knocking in this DIGITAL forum the posts in this thread are more appropriate for the PC forum.