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Spectral dma-90 and MIT Z center
Is your Spectral DMC20 running hot? 
Teac TN 550/570
Are you still happy with the Teac TN-550? I am looking at this turntable and would appreciate any feedback from actual users. Thank you. 
Review: Verastarr Grand Illusion Series Power cord
I am using a Grand Illusion on my Conrad Johnson CA200.Compared to my previous power cable (Concierto), the sound is incredible. Across the entire spectrum, everything is more articulate, faster and cleaner. Bass is stronger without being too much... 
Which Integrated got you off the merry go round?
Conrad Johnson CA200. Love the sound and the look. Maybe for the first time since I got that disease (15/20 years ago), I am not thinking about my next purchase ... I wish they made a nice DAC to end my never lasting look for a DAC ... 
New Roland Continuum 250 vs. Simaudio I-7
I just bought a CA200 (less than two days ago), and first impression is very positive. Tried a long time ago and did not like Bow Wazoo and ML 383. 
Why Mac Mini Over Slim Systems Products?
I had a Transporter, but because of the slimserver interface and the sound (inferior to my old DAC), I decided to sell it.I tried the Mac Mini + Macbook as the "remote" (and other things), and I am really pleased with this combo. Never thought I w... 
Sending music to DAC wireless vs wired
Interesting ...Do you know if any Zardoz (or Roseta sp?) can be demoed in Paris? I have a short trip to Paris in September.Thanks for your input. 
Sending music to DAC wireless vs wired
Hi Juanitox,I believe you are called "CaptainCaverne" in France? If so, and if I understand correctly, you have used an Empirical USB/SPDIF converter before. Are you saying that the Zardoz (via analog out) is better than a PC + Off Ramp + Pass Dac... 
Harmony Remote Control
I have the Harmony one and it works flawlessly. A friend of mine had a 880 which I found "flimsy and cluttered with buttons" but the One is well designed, feel solid and is easy to setup. 
Personal CD player evolution
1997 - Arcam Alpha 6 (still have it)1997 - Proceed PCD1 (MRC300)1998 - Marantz CD 94 + Wadia 121999 - McCormack Signature2000 - Sold everything (gone to college)2004 - Micromega Premium DVD2 (still have it)2006 - Computer (U24 USB/SPDIF converter)... 
Old Drive + DAC still better than my PC setup ?
I bought a used U24 on Ebay.Its SPDIF output is much better than the one of M Audio Firewire Audiophile. Haven't tested the analog out of the U24 though.If I was to rank the different setup, it would be:1) PC - Foobar (Asio) - U24 - Stax Dac - PM1... 
Old Drive + DAC still better than my PC setup ?
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah thanks ... I will be looking for it :( 
Old Drive + DAC still better than my PC setup ?
I was thinking about the Off Ramp turbo to plug my DAC through SPDIF.I have foobar with KS, so shouldn't be to much of a problem.Wish I bought a U24 when it was still available :(I ll see if I can get them here in UK ...