Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?

Sabai,

Why do you feel the need to isolate me from the others?

Obviously many here have issues with Audiolabyrinth and his mental gymnastics. You can see the same on his thread, Taralabs. In general, I treat folks with respect, until they become disrespectful. I only return serve. These forums used to be quite pleasant and fun, with worthwhile reading material, until a couple years ago, when we have seemed to become overrun with shills and arrogant folks who do not realize that there are many ways to audio nirvana.

My main beef with Audiolab is that he feels that expensive Tara Labs cables are the ONLY way to musical bliss. Yes, that type of naivete actually exists. While that in itself is not a bad thing, it becomes a bad thing when it is forced down the throat of others.

Sabai, John(Jmcgrogan2) is
experienced audiophile who’s opinion always valued and matters. Because of people like Audiolabyrinth and some others who are consistently pushing the same product all over- the Audiogon is not the same it was. I only hope that people like Jmcgrogan2, Jafox, Guidocorna and some
will not stay away from this forums for good, because of all those crappy salesman that soliciting products on these boards.

Greg (Denon1) thank you for the kind words.
How is your system sounding these days?

Agisthos,

I'm sorry but the facts show that your statements are totally inaccurate.

1. This is from the Stereo Times review that lauds Paul McGowan and Ted Smith:

"... DirectStream represents a new benchmark in audio reproduction ..."

2. This is from John Darko's Digital Audio Review:

"... the DirectStream ... takes the listener to an altogether different digital audio realm both in its creative circuit design and its sumptuous sound ... I've put my money where my mouth is: I've purchased the DirectStream review unit ... I think that speaks for
itself."

3. This is from Vade Forrester's review in The Absolute Sound:

"It’s easily the best DAC I’ve heard in my system, making digitally-recorded music sound better than I’ve ever heard it."

4. This is from David Robinson's review in Positive Feedback:

"This is a brilliant design, with exceptional execution, and paradigm-setting sound."

5. This is from Art Dudley’s review in Stereophile:

“… for those who've waited for a computer-friendly DAC that offers, with every type of music file, the best musicality of which DSD is capable, the PerfectWave DirectStream may be in a class by itself.”

6. This is from Karl Sigman’s Audiophilia review:

“The DS is a game changer … The DS gets my highest recommendation; hats off and a bow to PS Audio.”

IMHO it is unfortunate you did not get your facts straight first before commenting on the DirectStream DAC.

Jmcgrogan2,

I am not "isolating" you. I am merely commenting on your manner of addressing fellow posters -- a pattern that is not apparent with most others. There is nothing to be gained by following the lead of "arrogant folks" by copying their ways. IMO. This only leads to a general deterioration in the quality of the Forum which I find lamentable.

Nobody is forcing anyone to accept the views and opinions of others here. We are all free to ignore posts and posters we feel objectionable -- or to disagree using a respectful tone even if we disagree strongly with their views.