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

Dave, Honestly, you sound like a marketing rep. Are you (have you been, or are you hoping or planning) in "any" way involved with the Wavelength company, Axiss Distribution or any affiliate of theirs, or are you close friends or a business affiliate with any of the people involved?, by any chance.

Psacanli-"Wavelength company" is one man, Gordon Rankin. He doesn't have marketing reps, or salesman, and quite honestly doesn't seem interested at all in being anything remotely close to "mainstream".

I too defend and promote Wavelength, consider me a Marketing Rep. But mostly I am a promoter because it is incredible stuff, and Gordon is a genius and a friend to all those who buy from him.

You can count me in with the group that is very loyal to Wavelength Audio and Gordon Rankin.

The reason is quite simple: his components are fun to listen to. I really look forward to my next listening session with my iMac and Gordon’s Crimson Silver USB DAC.

Gordon is a genius in SET design. He has worked in the computer industry and is able to write his own software for his products.

After all of the arguments and reasons why this computer approach is just a fad, the fact is, Gordon's stuff just sounds like real music. And that, my friends, is what this hobby is all about for me.

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.