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In Reply to: What should I audition (MSRP $4000 - $8000)...? posted by DevilDawgMom on March 4, 2007 at 23:38:56:
Hi DDM,See link below to reply to your similar post in Vinyl Asylum...
(The post covers "thought-processes" rather than technologies)Some questions need answering (and expanding due to options):
a) Current collections on CD vs LP vs SACD vs DVD-A
b) Listening balance between CD vs LP vs SACD vs DVD-A
c) Plans for new music sourcing (CD vs LP vs SACD vs DVD-A)Coming back to CD replay, it is my opinion that the DAC is the really critical element and that jitter is not far behind.
I have a real preference for the "sound" achieved using Theta's CDP-based DAC's and, although currently using a GenVa, I've long had a hankering to move to the GenVIII (particularly after auditioning one for a couple of hours) - but, unfortunately, current priorities for disposable income don't permit that little indulgence.
So, I'd strongly recommend that you audition a Theta GenVIII plus their Compli as a transport (or select a decent dedicated CDT from someone else).
PS: Why the difference in budget between the two posts? More deviousness? :-)
"Don't roll those blood-shot eyes at me!"
Follow Ups:
Devious Person???? That's a fairly strong allegation, Devil. Have a bad experience with a woman, eh?Actually, you will notice that the two posts were made on two different days, and the overall subject matter is slightly different. Since my previous post on VA (aka the first post), I have decided to potentially upgrade EACH of my sources (digital and vinyl). Having said that, can you offer any worthwhile advice rather than making accusations?
I feel I have offered enough insight in the original post here by specifiying that redbook is the priority. If you believe you have something worthwhile to add, please do so. Otherwise, please take your allegations somewhere else. Like "Outside", perhaps?
And, by the way, those bloodshot, rolling eyes have got to go. Maybe they are familiar to you but they are repulsive.
... as no insult or offense was intended.I guess I should remember that what may sound like humour when spoken with both inflection and body-language cues that light up like a sign saying "this is a tongue-in-cheek comment", doesn't necessarily work when viewed in written form.
In addition, what may be common behaviour/usage/practice in one country/culture, may be viewed by another as being offensive.
Finally, I had not really considered the aspect of gender and had assumed that the moniker was a play on words (much like my own) and had no gender significance at all. Now that I've (just) viewed your inmate profile, I realise that your moniker does indeed have a gender significance.
I considered handling this process via e-mail, but felt that the original slight(s) had occurred in an open forum and that - out of courtesy - any apology should be made in the same manner - so, please accept my apologies for any offence given as a result of unclear communication and/or motives, cultural differences and perceived gender-based slights... ... and my assurance that there will be no repeat.
Look! No "signature line"!
Please see my comments which are attached to your original apology. Thanks, DE!
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DE.You are such a gent.
... and you still don't bother to mince words either...Consistency is a rare commodity these days!
even if he/she wanted to tell me to **** off.:-)
Still think the majority of posts are a worthwhile read, even if I disagree with a few.
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