Metakrome

I have been out with the flu for awhile and I'm just catching up. My local stereo shop (Definitive Audio) has been very helpful and I ordered a Qb-9 through them. It should be in shortly. I have the Mac Mini up and running, what a nice unit. Currently I'm managing it with screen sharing through my Mac Book Pro but will get an iPod when the new model comes out, hopefully soon. Ted

I was quoted $2,700 from my local stereo shop in Seattle Ted

Thanks, that was just what I was looking for. And the two responses following as well. Looks like the only way to hear the W4S or the Brick in the Seattle area is to purchase one. The local shops do not currently have the M51 on their order list, so, it would be a leap of faith to make a special order. I think I will check around in Portland to see what's available. The search continues... Ted

I'm moving from CD's and building a music server. My two big questions I have to resolve are which DAC and which Cable. I have ordered a Mac Mini and a full load of ram to instal. Pure Music software looks like it's worth a try. I will get a new iPad when it comes out but in the meantime presume I can run the interface with my Mac Book Pro or maybe through the local HDTV, attached to the mini with an HDMI cable. As far as DAC's go I have listened to the Peachtree DAC-iT and iDac, the Rega DAC, and the Ayre qb-9 at my local stereo shop. The DAC-iT was a little dull, the Rega kinda cold, the iDac pretty darn good, and the qb-9 was outstanding. But expensive. So..... is there anything between the iDac and qb-9 worth considering. Thanks, Ted