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Owners of "Giant Killers"?

We often read of folks who have heard "Giant Killer" products: amps, preamps, digital sources...

We also often read about products that are tried, and are "excellent and worth the audition", but are not chosen for the listeners's system because of a better product.

I'm wondering how many Audiogoners actually own a "Giant Killer"?

Has someone heard a component that offers great value, but beyond the dollar value offers perfomance that has truly been good enough to replace the "Giant"?
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tvad OP
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Marko445, what DAC did you buy and what did it replace? This is the kind of info readers of this thread want to know.
tvad OP
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Mitch2, despite the tone, your reply is scarily close to what I expect might be the truth. I've used Q-tips and the "other brands", and the other brands can't begin to measure up to the performance of Q-tips.

Thanks for those who have posted about their Giant Killers. It proves the possibility of the best for less.
tvad OP
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That's high praise for the ack!Dack!, Marko445

Rar1, thanks for the PrimaLuna Prologue 2 info, as well.

I'm surprised there has been no mention of the new generation digital amps?
tvad OP
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I'm not sure if the APL Denon 3910 at $5000+ qualifies as a giant killer, but it equals some digital giants I've heard at more than twice the price, and it's tremendous in it's latest iteration with 4 DACS, Upsampler, and other optional goodies.
tvad OP
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Audiojoy4, no doubt the wait is frustrating, but the reward once you hear the sound will have been worth all the pain!

tvad OP
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Well, Brent, one man's giant killer is another man's giant. From my perspective, the CJ 350 is a giant. The Classe Omega must, therefore, be a behemoth.

I've read great things about the CJ Premier 350. I'm glad you're enjoying yours.
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