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Upsampling the way to go? ?
Why go upsampling when you can have 24/96 native resolution in a up and coming format? Check out the HiFi Farm Newswire in this months Stereophile for some great commentary by the leader in hi-rez recording. Some upsamplers for your redbooks work ... 
Is it possible for something to be the best?
I guess 
How many here heard the "Wall of Sound" Dead 70's
I attended about 10 shows with this system and don't think I've heard it's better yet. A few shows latter on they experimented with surround in a delayed system covering the hall.Anyone hear this? 
Is it possible for something to be the best?
There are plenty of bests. The best sex you've ever had. The best day you've ever had. The best system you've ever heard. The best looking woman you've ever seen. The best wine you've ever had. Best Food. Best Friend.Best Car Best Best It's all up... 
Is it possible for something to be the best?
I beg to differ that the Rockport is the best.Have you ever heard the Audio Tekne? 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Had a blast this weekend riding a vintage Bultaco and OssO trials bikes.Too cool 
Anyone know anything about the new Dodson 218 DAC?
This is a sad post for me as Lars Fredel and I had become good friends over the last few years. I spoke to him about a month before his untimely death and he was excited as he was to receive this new dac for evaluation. I don't know if he did but ... 
replace Cardas 300B Micro with what?
Try Cardas neutral reference .Stay with a proven 25 year old company. 
new speakers/used/demo- 4K- 6K
Make certain you audition the Piega before buying any other speakers. I'll agree some of the planars are wonderful in some applications but I challange any to compare with the ribbon technology offered in the Piega. This is truly an all around spe... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Harley Sportster to and from work most of the time 
new speakers/used/demo- 4K- 6K
Piega comes in several finishes.A satin finish has a 9995.00 retail.One of ,if not the finest polyester laqure available graces the p-10 at 12,125.00 in white or black. Hey tireguy have you seen this one?There is a dealer in Clearwater who special... 
new speakers/used/demo- 4K- 6K
Check out Piega while your questing. You may find something interesting.What part of the country are you located? Dealers now are displaying these speakers in NY,PA,MD,Va,NC,Fl,Il,Ca,OR,Wa,with Texas and other western states coming soon.Good luck 
Aloia amp question, re: bridging
JC you are correct in that it requires aftermarket mods to accomplish the bridge or to paralell.I did not mean to imply it came selectable from the factory.If you paralell the channels you eliminate the loss of ability for the amp to handle low im... 
Aloia amp question, re: bridging
The new Aloia is rated 60 but produces 3 times the power under load.150 is really more like it.Any amp can be bridged to mono but this does not necessarily improve critical areas like current and damping factors.I have bridged the Aloia and found ... 
Quad ESL 57's...Best Spkr Cable?
I concur with the other posts about good results with Nordost and Magnum.I also sell these brands and have used them with Quad 63 as well as older Quad 57.I currently have use a pair of 57's in one of my systems and have audio tekne which pushes t...