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Thanks Peter

But is there no answer to the impedence mismatch? That product sold for over $AUD3000 new so I find it hard to accept it can only be matched to other AN components, particularly in the light of some other postings here.

OK, it uses a tube, but where does this cause gross mismatching? The AN, like all DACs, takes in the digital output from a CDP - very very few of these use tubes and nearly all are solid state. So it must be the output, correct? So how does the analog output from the AN differ from the analog output from any DAC? As far as I understand all feed into a 47k high level input so I cannot see how there is an impedence mismatch.

Not trying to create a war here, just trying to understand what is going on so a more detailed explanation would be appreciated.

I remain perplexed - what are the exact opposite design philosophies you refer to? I have always understood that any quality component is designed to be as neutral as possible and assume the AN was designed this way also.

Yes I could sell it, but will only do this when satisfied it is impossible to use it satisfactorily. If that happens I will not be a fan of AN. But I'm stubborn, so am not opting out yet.

I await your advice with keen interest.

John

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