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Enough already.

Well I guess that explains why I am not a web retailing gazillionaire.

A weak marketing ploy to have the Guess products pop up on Google searches. Why they think people searching for political gossip will end up buying their clothing is beyond me.

So Nate, when you say "transport" does that mean you intend to keep the Hertsens? Or will that be on the block for something different/bigger/better/cooler/flashier? Anyone here had experience with the Birdland DACs?

Great buy Reks. I have a Shun as well. They are razor sharp out of the box and need just a few minutes with a #1000 stone to polish the edge back to near razor sharpness. A great balance of carbon and chromium, just enough chromium to keep it stainless and enough carbon to keep the edge for longer that a few tomatoes. Sweet!

One case of Justin Isosceles, One case of Lewis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, four bottles of Kosta Brown Pinot, two bottles of Kistler Chardonay, and more this weekend when I get my allocation notice, (I hope). .....and that is why I don't have more expensive speakers and sources.

I live in Southern California and have not found anyone competent or trustworthy in fifteen years of searching. Thanks for the AudioK reco I never though of that, will give them a try. Thanks again.

Thanks loads for the tip Dusty. Now I need to find a local modder because shipping this beast back and forth would cost a bundle.

. You might want to consider the newer technology. It is easier, generally makes for a more precise shift, and less distracting. I will never go back. Also, as we get older, if you can't train harder, go lighter. Dew eeet!!!!

It's a 54 with Dura Ace components and the DeutscheTelecom color scheme so you gotta know it is pre Y2K. Not that I want to talk you out of anything but I can't imagine buying a 21 pound bike in this era. My Calfee is 16 pounds and a world of difference on a ride with 2k of climbing. Thanks for not laughing though. My post was a intended to be a comment not trying to fish for buyers but since you asked....

Well I have been planning to purchase a upmarket USB DAC for a while now but keep getting distracted with other good deals along the way. My current plan is if I sell my Merckx road bike I can then afford the Consecant.

Dusty, Your post got me to thinking, I have a mint condition Pioneer SX 1010 in my office which I haven't used in years, would it be worth upgrading caps, RCA and speaker jacks? I would use it as a second office system, front channel for home theater or bedroom system. It has bridged connectors so that it can be used as just a pream, amp or PHONO PRE. What dayah think?

Yes, my hero. He had five TDF wins, no drugs, no cheating and makes a great very heavy racing bike.

....an expensive, over-hyped, illiterate, pedantic, digital snake oil perhaps?

I would have to hear one before I would consider buying, and based on many comments, actually hearing one will probably never happen. For now my office computer, and Wavelength Consecant would serve my needs just fine thank you. If I can just get someone to buy my Merckx....

I would tend to agree with Dusty here (did I say that?). I have found at around $2K-$2.5K and up the differences become more than subtle. Both choices provide a "different" experience and one is not necessarily "better" than the other IMHO, just different. Sometimes I like to sit down and feel all of the instruments and the emotions of the singers that I get with my new tube headphone amp, other times I like to sit in my living room listening to Miles or Monk and feeling the band right there in front of me and the audience around and behind me as if I were in the club. Each medium has it's place for me and I find I switch back and forth often as my mood dictates. Reks, to paraphrase my Gov. "You'll be back", then again Theils rule for now.

Seems perfectly reasonable to me....

Hey, don't knock child labor. It takes tiny fingers to make those tight braids you know.

K701s to cross reference my W1000s on the Trafomatic Head One, also to serve as loaners at the next So Cal meet. Oh and a nice Valentines day surprise for the wifey. How does the saying go? "one for me, four for her".

Better yet, a southern HaiKu...

You sound like a public service employee entrance exam...

Well I sold my Eddy Merckyx for my Trafomatic Head One, so I don't think anyone on this forum can argue with me that that was a good choice. No road bike can compete with the sound of a good tube amp. BTW, I am a little premature is stating that the Merckyx is "sold", actually " may have a buyer and I am taking bids"..... (note to self, now go read the HC thread about posts on the HF site, the RS1 in particular)

ahhh I have envy

EPILOGUE: Well I purposely let the issue die down so that I wouldn't let myself get caught up in my excitement. I have been traveling for the past two weeks so I have spent some time away from the Head One. I am back in town for a few weeks and I now have about thirty hours on it, not a full burn in per se but enough to say that I like this amp more and more. Next to the EC/SS which I found very revealing and detailed, the EC/SS seems a little too forward and imparts a bit of glare to the music. This is only noticeable since I have been back in town and I am taking the time to A/B the two amps. The Trafomatic has a nice smooth mellow character with a deep and wide sound stage. When A/B ing, the EC/SS seems to be a little to fast and forward whereas with the Trafomatic the music seems to envelope you. I guess the mellow characteristics can be attributable to those crazy KGB sponsored tubes. I hope we can pull off a summer meet here in So Cal (as rumored) so that others can comment on their experience with this amp.