I was impressed by the HD800, b22 and the He60.   All never listened to before.

I wil bring a bottle of red wine (I don't drink by hte way) as a contribution.

I think the meet will allow me to listen to some electrostatic headphones.   Never had a decent chance to listen to them and I won't purchase a system without a listen!

I would like to attend.   I will broing my Yamamoto HA-02 headpgone amplifier (assumign no one else is bring one).

I have not seen or used the Yulong. I have a Kece 131 - very good build quality for its price.

I am looking forward to purchasing a Keces for a headphone system!

Quote: Originally Posted by .Sup variable vs fixed line out- whats better? Fixed line out is better. I don't like adjust the sound volume for different levels of recording.

I have received the Beresford TC520 DAC and using it on my CD hifi system. The CD player is $US1,500. The DAC is used as a pre-amplifier rather than the line out. Is there a difference. My general impression is tha the DAC provides greater clarity overall. The bass is more precise-...

I have put an order in for the TC7520 model. I understand it is value for money and certainly not the best DAC on the market. My CD player has co-axial out and my computer audio will be via toslink. The Beresford DAC provides both options and a simple switching mechanism. One day (like...

This "history" is putting me off from buying a 7520.

There was a review of the KID in stereophile. Good piece of equipment and favourable review and good Sound quality . The KID came out before the Wadia 170i and is aimed at the high end market (audiophile). The Wadia 170i is popular but you need to add in the cost of a DAC and then compare...

Quote: Originally Posted by fallow81 T For me Yamamoto's design is just great. All these products looks outstanding but DAC should have more inputs - at least TOSLINK and some LED control panel. Input selection, signal lock etc, work mode. LEDs should be just RED My general...

There is a new updated version HDX4. Many computer audiophiles rediculeoff the shelf music servers because of the cost etc. Reference players at the audiophile level do cost more.

The ALO Fidelity Ipod Dock is the best docking station and works very well with my hifi system! Now my GF can make use of my expensive amp and speakers!

Thanks for the news! My impression is that many people on this forum like tinkering with their audio equipment and prefer to customised their own music servers.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kees When I when I came across the Bladelius Embla. Looks interesting I think, and I thought you might be interested too. Interesting... Needs a review from somewhere.. availaibility .. and price

Quote: Originally Posted by dcstep Anyone heard the newer Olive Opus No. 5? I'm considering a 750GB version. It seems like they've beefed up the DAC over the No. 3 and it offers reasonably Hi Rez playback levels. If it sounds good, I'll probably jump, but they don't have dealers (other...

Music servers are definitely the present and future. Hence my initial interest in having a music server in parrallel to my cd player and I will keep on buying cds.. Getting a music server to audiophile quality is at audiophile costs for an "off the shelf" product like the Olive etc.

Thanks for everyone's comments. What surprises me is that the cost of a music server at home (not portable) including DAC especially if purchased off the shelf is at a price where you can purchase a middle level CD player. If I was to purchase the Olive Opus 4 at $US1800 for a terrabyte...

Quote: Originally Posted by firedog Hi- The Arcam would fit your most of your needs, but is expensive as it is a multi-room solution with multiple DAC's etc. But as far as I remember, it doesn't have the hard drive capacity you need. If you're not looking for multi-room , it is...

I initially thought that a musical server and a DAC would be less expensive than a good CD player... Obviously not.

Thanks for the advice. Off the shelf music servers are more expensive than plain vanilla PCs. I am a bit old fashioned with my many many CDs. The pursuit of musical nirvana is costing. Olive Opus 4 music server + DAC... It's a great hobby though..at least my GF approves (the hobby...

Quote: Originally Posted by paaj not a pc using macMini with apogee Duet here, could not be simpler, sounds great, easily upgradable (disksize/dac) silent, but does need a screen. at those prices I have no experience, and I guess you pay a lot for the looks and usability. but good...

Hello Audiophiles! I have 900 cds and I intend to move the cds to a music server. Basically I would like a music server to accommodate my current and future CD purchases. I will keep my cd player since I have a cd collection. With 900 cds and future purchases I would need a terrabyte...

It's an amplifier and you can feed the sound to proper speakers. I read a review on the Australian Audio and Lifestyle Magazine about 3 months ago. The best on the market if you want to have the Ipod as a source to floorstanding speakers etc for that great hifi experience.