My Wolf Alpha 3 with Flux Capacitor has changed the way I listen to music. In combination with my Berkeley Alpha DAC (through a Berkeley USB converter), my digital playback now equals my vinyl playback.
Frankly, this was a complete shock to me. I'm a vinyl enthusiast for sure, but principally because I want the highest possible emotional connection to the music. The combination of the Alpha 3 with a great DAC delivers that connection on every level, and of course accessing the music I want is so much easier than playing records.
To me, though, the best part of being a Wolf owner is the support. Joe P. is simply amazing and bends over backward to assist Wolf owners. I've sent questions in on weekends and Joe has called me on a Sunday afternoon to get me hooked up. Outstanding! Joe also suggested that I try Qobuz and that has been a game changer also. The Alpha's power and precision make streaming hi-rez music seamless.
I own a top-shelf analog rig: SME 30/2 with Series V arm; Soundsmith Hyperion cartridge; BAT VK-P10 SE with Superpak phono pre; BAT VK-50 SE preamp. My entire analog rig has been removed from my system and has been in my store room for about five months. My system now consists of the Alpha 3, Berkeley Alpha DAC, Luxman m900u amp, and Tekton Ulfberht speakers. The sound is glorious. After serious consideration, I will be listing and selling my entire analog rig. The Wolf Alpha 3 is THAT good!!
