ELMitz

This is what we've come to expect Chris. <br /> <br /> "Not all manufactures will allow direct comparisons during reviews of their products."<br /> <br /> Please do not allow yourself to become just like the other paid-to-review outlets. If a manufacturer has this policy, please point that out to us and DO NOT GIVE THEM COLUMN SPACE. This can be just as valuable as the actual comparison.<br /> <br />

Chris,<br /> <br /> 100% Ditto of johnnyturbo.<br /> <br /> I visit the site nearly daily because:<br /> <br /> 1. You do not pretend to be some pompous pretentious Golden Ear<br /> 2. You are not afraid to tell us specifically what you like and dislike about products<br /> 3. Your reviews are thorough, thoughtful, insightful, comparative and educational.<br /> 4. I especially appreciated how you handled those who poo-pooed your dCS review. Some of us CAN afford the best and want to hear about the high-end. I do not equate Computer Audio with Cheap or Inexpensive. If disc based systems offered similar/better performance that is where I will be. But I also enjoy hi-res downloads, so here I am. FYI Chris, I am waiting to demo the dCS Scarlatti.<br /> <br /> This is Computer Audiophile ... I see the Computer tie in the above "review" just not the Audiophile portion. I am very interested in one of these for my office, but I'm still not sure this unit will meet my (high) expectations and unfortunately this "review" gave me no more information to move me towards ownership. I guess I'll just buy one and see, I can always use it on my nightstand for a headphone system...<br /> <br /> Keep up the (usually) great work.

You've had some good kit in your listening room lately, so how did it compare?<br /> <br /> How did it compare as a standalone DAC to your reference?<br /> How did it compare as a standalone DAC to others you've heard in its price range?<br /> How did it compare as a standalone DAC to the best you've ever heard regardless of price?<br /> How did it compare as a standalone PreAmp to your reference?<br /> How did it compare as a standalone PreAmp to others you've heard in its price range?<br /> How did it compare as a standalone PreAmp to the best you've ever heard regardless of price?<br /> How did it compare as a standalone Headphone Amp to your reference?<br /> How did it compare as a standalone Headphone Amp to others you've heard in its price range?<br /> How did it compare as a standalone Headphone Amp to the best you've ever heard regardless of price?<br /> <br /> How does it compare to other integrated DAC/PRE/AMP combos?<br /> How did the tube stage change the sound?<br /> <br /> C'mon man...