[antonyfirst]

I consider the 2000$ mark a little restrictive, as it's easy to imagine that one could find >2000$ bad sources (relatively speaking) and better things below that threshold, just like what happens with headphones or amps.

 

[progo]

Price isn't the best indicator of high end but is the most objective of the choices.

 

[krmathis]

^ What he say!
To make this list as objective as possible (no discussions needed) price are used. Its not perfect measurement way, but its the most reliable one.

 

[mobettermusic]

Bow ZZ8 cd player (2008 bentley silver ltd edition - 25 worldwide)
Bow ZZ1 integrated amp (2008 bentley silver ltd edition - 25 worldwide)
Sonic Frontiers Transport 3
Sonic Frontiers Processor 3
Parasound Ultra 2000 D/AC

 

[mrarroyo]

Meridian 506.20 on the way! Hope it works fine.

I think this sold for the same as the 506.16 at $3,200

 

[Mister Crash]

My Wadia 581i SE is being upgraded to the 781i (retail price of the 781i is US$14,950).

 

[crucial]

Add me to the RWA Isabellina dac list. Nice dac by the way.

 

[The Monkey]

I've got an Electrocompaniet ECD1.

 

[brat]

Does anyone know if Cary 306 SACD (not the new Professional version!) process CD-R and CD-RW?

 

[piotr z]

Quote:

Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif I consider the 2000$ mark a little restrictive, as it's easy to imagine that one could find >2000$ bad sources (relatively speaking) and better things below that threshold, just like what happens with headphones or amps.

You are correct - I for one have auditioned once gryphon addagio that for me is a massive failure and cost load of $$$$ - but truth is in the eye of the beholder so the price is quite ok for determining hi-end ( addagio excluded

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[feckn_eejit]

Just scored a Sonic Frontiers SFD-2 Mk.III, not sure what the MSRP was... guessing $5.5-6.5k -- the Mk.II was US$5295, and I understand the upgrade to Mk.III was about $1295...

 

[veloaudio]

Quote:

Originally Posted by crucial /img/forum/go_quote.gif Add me to the RWA Isabellina dac list. Nice dac by the way.

+1

I just received my Isabellina today! I like what i hear so far.

 

[liwei]

Northstar M192 (original, without balanced outputs)

 

[XXII]

Quote:

Originally Posted by feckn_eejit /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just scored a Sonic Frontiers SFD-2 Mk.III, not sure what the MSRP was... guessing $5.5-6.5k -- the Mk.II was US$5295, and I understand the upgrade to Mk.III was about $1295...

Can I ask: how much did you pay for it?

 

[Jolida302]

Drive Sonic Frontiers SFT-1
Converter Goldmund Mimesis 14
Nordost Silver Shadow digital cable