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Quote: Originally Posted by itwriter  Is there a difference in sound quality between the D18 with a blue power LED and the D18 with a green power LED?   The blue one sounds more sad.... the other sounds like it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zoom25    Also, has anyone gotten the Nuwave from a dealer for cheaper than retail? If so, what are the typical prices, especially in Canada?   I see them at Audiogon...

Quote: Originally Posted by vwinter  I think he was referencing DAC/AMP to DAC/AMP as opposed to just the DAC sections alone. By the way, thanks project86 for the expansive reviews and comparisons that helped me...

Not really, no. It would make sound but wouldn't be worth it. HE-400 would make far more sense and might even sound better in this scenario. 

Quote: Originally Posted by tomscy2000  Nice! I've heard the Tobby several times and have had nothing but good thoughts about it, though I've had little experience with DACs around the same price range ---- great to...

Quote: Originally Posted by zackzack    Since many manufacturers are putting out official specs with different baseline reference (can they decide to list output power at 32 Ohm, instead of 50 or 8 ohm?),...

Quote: Originally Posted by Wild    Good to know. And I think I understand where you're coming from with the ethereal description.   Just out of curiosity though, which do you prefer...

I want to say the flickering occurred with serial numbers under 100, give or take. I hope I'm remembering that right.    What are you guys using to put out a 192kHz signal over optical? A laptop? I've found very few...

Help out a relatively illiterate user - which of those players still supports "regular" background processes? I know someone who uses a small dedicated HTPC as a music server, headless (no monitor), using Splashtop with iPad control....

I wouldn't get hung up on that page 4 manual comment. Again, they just want to minimize potential for being blasted by a high volume source. It's just good practice but not essential, especially if you know in advance what your source...