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Best used or new DAC under $3500
I recently purchased a Border Patrol DAC SE with USB + SPDIF.  My wife's usual comment on my HiFi system changes -- "they both sound good".  She did not know that I had the BP and said -- "that cd sounds like vinyl". To me, the BP moves digital to... 
2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K
Harbeth 40.2 if you want to listen to music and not to speakers.  They are special. 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
I tried the Boos 1.5" and the 2.25" cutting board supported by #2 Vibrapods around the perimeter. The 1.5" for me was the best by a wide margin. I use 1.5" Boos that I cut to size under my DAC's, tube & solid state electronics, and transports ... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
Suteetat and my experience with a VPI Classic on a Gingko Cloud 11L-B are similar. I was not satisfied with the unsupported Classic. The Gingko significantly elevated the performance of my Classic. I tried some existing maple and acrylic supports.... 
any Selah RC4 owners in the crowd??
My RC4's are a month old. They are excellent speakers. I have found them to be clean, clear, accurate, coherent, and dynamic. Imaging is excellent. At no frequency does the speaker sound stressed. The high quality drivers, crossovers, and cabinets... 
any Selah RC4 owners in the crowd??
I have ordered a pair of RC4's. In a couple of months I can provide some feedback. The Selah designer, Rick Craig is not only very knowledgeable, he is a very nice guy. He listen to, measures, and voices each speaker. He has the ablity to do this.