What was the best (most impactful) piece of new equipment to hit the market in 2023?

For the Trinnov Waveforming technology you need the Altitude 16 which is even more expensive than the Amethyst. And you need no less than 4 matching subwoofers. If I go for it I’m looking at the Perlisten D 15s. The total cost will be $42,000.00 not including custom stands for the subs. 
 

It’s a lot of coin. It will depend on how much bass control the room rebuild will give me. We shall see….

With so many levels of investment possible, the answer is difficult, but this product delivered exceptional value to me!

 

Sony’s 360 reality spatial sound mapping technology available for hifi use through their new ES line of receivers.

For me it wasn't a piece of equipment but rather software. I have been interested in the BACCH system for some time but I had no interest in inserting a MAC computer into my system. Their introduction of u-BACCH software for Windows corrected that. Running it through J. River l got exactly what I was looking for at a lower price to boot.

For value as well as sound quality The T+A 200 dac+ very good  active preamp 

galvanic isolation throughout .at our audio-get togethers this retails for  $7200

but can get a bit less ,stacked up vs dacs even at $15 k  bettered them 

as far as overall detail musicality and balance ,even vs dacs like Mola Mola ,Latest Denafrips terminator + 12 th, Holo springs May dac 

Chord David,Lampizator Golden gate , even vied the $18k  DCS which may have a bit more razor sharp leading edge precision , the dac 200 even has HQ player built in and several dithering settings ,Roon has HQ player built in , and even Innuos let’s you use it ,it’s a great program to Taylor your sound even more if you choose to ,but the dac 200 has that you are there natural presentation ,and it’s not just me , 8 others now that heard it bought it just in the north east that I have corresponded with ,I will be #9 i after the holidays , I am still saving ,check out the reviews ,and some places will allow a demo . Happy Holidays 🤶 🎄 🎅.