Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

The PL Mk2 is $70K with mech grounding stands.

They are NOT clinical according to my pal and the 6moons reviews...more on the Musical side. Based on my demo of the Anatta with the claimed PLogos sound signature backs up that claim. The Anattas are a big OUCH at $250K a pair.

Remember, the Wireless all in ones wont sound the same as separates and my pal said that wireless also thrashed the wired setup with the same speaker.
Wired as in Preamp to speakers as opposed to only just wifi.

The point is not for Matt to buy them, but more to get a reference point for that kind of sound possibility. Plus he will have fun on that small adventure.

$70k for PL Mk2 are cheap if that includes speakers, amp and DAC; and allows me to sell most of my cables. The Tenors are more and are "just" speakers. My curiosity is piqued. I'll call Bob next week.

I arranged to get down to hear the Dynaudio Consequence Ultimate again this Friday and then will go listen to the Avalon Time and Isis right after.

I also got approval to "borrow" the T&F Isis if I cover freight. I will call the distributor and discuss voicing to confirm the speaker is for me since he felt that the speakers I like thus far have a very different sound then the Isis.

I'll hopefully be a bit closer in my quest by Saturday.

I'm waiting to hear back from PMC if there is someone local to listen to their SE speaker line with.

Wow, what an experience!

Seems the Trenner Friedl distributor is being upfront and honest. When I heard the TF Ra box it was uniquely different sounding from virtually every other speaker I heard at the show in similar rooms. If their ISIS shares a house sound it will be very lifelike, emotionally connecting and excel in presence. In comparison most speakers sound canned and somewhat sterile. The chosen ancillary equipment obviously matters.
Charles,

Matt heading off to Japan for two weeks. Wish i could follow this closer, lol. Great luck my friend and enjoy.

Good stuff Matt.

It may ony be YOUR opinion, but its still very valuable to the rest of us. This demo expedition presents us with useful reference points.

The crowning glory will be if I am ever in your neck of the woods to hear your system and so hone in more closely to your auditory tastes.