Death...by the dCS P8i

[Asr]

My wallet wasn't even thinking about the future BH SE/OII when it made this move for me. I may need to sell off my dynamic rig after all to offset this cost...

Originally Posted by Hi-Finthen

Very, very nice indeed, ASR!

Did you have an opportunity to audition one?

I do hope you fully enjoy its presentation!

As an aside and seeing that it is their entry level platform, you have your upgrade path established

I haven't heard any dCS gear yet, this will be my first sample. The good news is that dCS and Arcam are right next door to each other (and Arcam used a mini-Ring DAC in three CDPs too) so I'm hoping for an uber-Arcam-like sound.

The rest of the dCS line is definitely way beyond my reach, I would need to either save up for like 2 years (and live like a monk during that time) or rob a bank to afford anything beyond the P8i. I think robbing a bank would be more effective...

[Drumonron]

How much are you asking for the Plinius?

[axiom]

Wow, just wow. Very pretty

And happy listening! Let us know how it sounds soon!

[kool bubba ice]

Originally Posted by Asr

Well I don't generally peruse eBay. I sift through Audiogon instead on a daily basis and nabbed a wicked-screaming-scorching deal on this at $5.5K! That's what I meant when I said my wallet took over! It couldn't handle the over-the-top deal and when it saw it, it fainted first, but quickly recovered and then took over my brain & fingers! I tried to fight it but it had its way with me and made me jump down the rabbit hole!

And I thought my digital source journey was over....

It really sucks you moved to Colorado. I'd love to hear that CDP..

[rlaxowjd155]

Now I'm using Plinius 101 + aristaeus + HE60
It sounds really good as you mentioned before...
I thought my journey ended at last...
but...
but....
But this post arouse my curiosity again!!!!!!!!!
Could I hear your impression about your new source? especially in comparison with your ex-source ( Plinius 101 )

[agile_one]

ASR ... congrats on what may arguably be the best one box player of all. I am a huge admirer of the dCS P8i, and am envious as all get out.

I'm sure you've seen the Stereophile review where they rave.

Just one question ... why couldn't you have done this deal before CanJam '08?

[Asr]

Originally Posted by rlaxowjd155

Now I'm using Plinius 101 + aristaeus + HE60
It sounds really good as you mentioned before...
I thought my journey ended at last...
but...
but....
But this post arouse my curiosity again!!!!!!!!!
Could I hear your impression about your new source? especially in comparison with your ex-source ( Plinius 101 )

I'm sure I'll be writing about the P8i sometime soon. I'm actually in Korea right now, are you in Seoul? Send me a PM if you are, would be nice to stop by and check out your rig, I'm sure it sounds awesome. I can bring along a HeadAmp Pico, it's pretty much all I brought with me for my travel-fi rig, apart from an iAudio X5 and my IEMs.

Originally Posted by agile_one

ASR ... congrats on what may arguably be the best one box player of all. I am a huge admirer of the dCS P8i, and am envious as all get out.

I'm sure you've seen the Stereophile review where they rave.

Just one question ... why couldn't you have done this deal before CanJam '08?

Thanks, I still can't believe I went for this though. There have actually been several P8i's on Audiogon for a while, but it helps to know that I got the one with the sweetest deal.

[HighLife]

Wonderful looking and im sure, sounding cdp there ASR...i hope i get to hear it one day =) As i will never get to own one myself...unless you want to leave it to me in your will...but dammit you are younger then me bah.

And i agree with Agile, you should of had this at Canjam.....cure you!!

[Asr]

I can leave this and the HP2 to you in my will, how does that sound? And who knows, I might die early from a disease or something...

I was a little hesitant to send my Plinius CD-101 to CanJam btw, would've been even more wary of sending a P8i. I prefer to keep the really expensive stuff at home, you can never be too sure of stuff happening during shipping...

Can't wait to get back home in a couple weeks, this and even more new equipment will be waiting for me, much audio bliss will ensue!

[HighLife]

Ohh, thats right, awesome...

I will leave you my gear when i go...i want you to keep whatever and giveaway the rest to the most deserving Head-fi'er.

Can you ask Tyll to make a casket that looks like a giant Max Balanced amp? Thats how i want to leave this world hahaha