November 19, 201015 yr comment_404212 There goes resale value on mine . That's about what I paid for mine used last year. Had to figure it would be discontinued when the new models came out. Report
November 21, 201015 yr comment_404671 Is that a good dac? The bel canto 3 that is. USB input makes it look nice...peachtree nova or bel canto 3? Hmm Report
November 21, 201015 yr comment_404680 I owned the CD2/DAC3 for about 7 months and I found the strength to be in the tone, it was non-fatiguing or edgy at all. However, I never felt the urge to get up and jump with excitement as a good source should incite! Report
November 21, 201015 yr comment_404681 Oh, I should mention I've never heard the Nova, so can't comment on any comparison between these Report
November 21, 201015 yr comment_404682 It doesn't seem to be popular here. I have heard just a few d/a converters, so keep that in mind. I like it. Multiple connection options. Supports up to 96/24. Remote is convenient and easy to use. I haven't heard another dac I like better. However, I did like the cd player Absorbine_Sr has, the Resolution Audio Opus 21, better than the Dac3. It has a more organic sound that I really liked in his set up. At $1500 or less the Dac3 is a great value. Report
November 21, 201015 yr Author comment_404693 Hirsch had the...DAC3? I think...I remember it being really good.... I found the strength to be in the tone, it was non-fatiguing or edgy at all. However, I never felt the urge to get up and jump ...I don't remember it being non-exciting, but I also agree that it wasn't 'exciting', either. So...this sounds about right. But to me, non-fatiguing is more important than anything, so I was more willing than normal to forgive it anything else. Report
November 21, 201015 yr comment_404697 arg. the whole not too enthusiastic response has planted me further on the fence. my buttocks hurt. guess ill wait a bit more. maybe something will pop up. until then i shall wait for the emotiva dac. Report
November 21, 201015 yr comment_404704 Hirsch had the...DAC3? I think...I remember it being really good.I don't remember it being non-exciting, but I also agree that it wasn't 'exciting', either. So...this sounds about right. But to me, non-fatiguing is more important than anything, so I was more willing than normal to forgive it anything else. I think he has the DAC1 (at least as of 2 yrs ago). I seem to remember you came over once when I had that source? Remember the CD2 a top loader and the D3 under on it, on the main rack... Report
November 22, 201015 yr comment_404895 If any of you chaps hear of any Black Friday deals for ElusiveDisc, MusicDirect or AcousticSounds please do post Report
November 22, 201015 yr Author comment_404902 I think he has the DAC1 (at least as of 2 yrs ago). I seem to remember you came over once when I had that source? Remember the CD2 a top loader and the D3 under on it, on the main rack...Pfff...I can hardly remember my name from day to day. Report
November 22, 201015 yr comment_404924 Pfff...I can hardly remember my name from day to day. Ok... Report
November 22, 201015 yr comment_405005 If any of you chaps hear of any Black Friday deals for ElusiveDisc, MusicDirect or AcousticSounds please do post Don't you get their newsletters? Always the easiest way to stay on top of their deals & new releases. Here's the Music Direct deal: 10% Off on any music order over $50 until next Monday at midnight!* enter coupon code "TURKEY10" at checkout * Must spend at least $50. Specially priced items below do not qualify for an additional 10% off. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires Monday, November 29 at midnight EST. 22% Off Black Friday Week Sale Jimi Hendrix - West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology (Limited Edition 8LP Box Set) Regular Price $99.99 - Black Friday Sale $77.99 38% Off Black Friday Week Sale Beck - Odelay: Deluxe Edition 10th Anniversary Box Set (Limited Edition 180g 4LP Box Set w/14 Page Book) Regular Price $79.99 - Black Friday Sale $49.99 20% Off Black Friday Week Sale Led Zeppelin - Mothership (Limited Edition 180g 4LP Box Set) Regular Price $59.99 - Black Friday Sale $47.99 42% Off Black Friday Week Sale The Beatles - Mono Box Set (Limited Edition 13 Mono CD Box Set) Regular Price $299.99 - Black Friday Sale $174.99 33% Off Black Friday Week Sale Tom Petty - The Live Anthology (Limited Edition 7LP Box Set) Regular Price $149.99 - Black Friday Sale $99.99 20% Off Black Friday Week Sale R.E.M. - Live At The Olympia (2CD + DVD + 4LP Box Set) Regular Price $99.99 - Black Friday Sale $79.99 33% Off Black Friday Week Sale The White Stripes - The White Stripes (Import LP) Regular Price $29.99 - Black Friday Sale $19.99 33% Off Black Friday Week Sale The White Stripes - De Stijl (Import LP) Regular Price $29.99 - Black Friday Sale $19.99 60% Off Black Friday Week Sale Rickie Lee Jones - Sermon On The Exposition Blvd (Hybrid SACD + DVD-V) Regular Price $24.99 - Black Friday Sale $9.99 Report
November 22, 201015 yr comment_405014 Zu Audio Speaker Sale: ZU AUDIO PRESENTS BLACK FRIDAY Introducing the OMEN DEF Black Friday price $1799 (regular price $2800) One Day Only - Nov 26 Exclusive Zu Audio Customer extended BLACK FRIDAY Hours! Zu Audio's current email list will be able to take advantage of unadvertised hours. If you'd like to get your orders in early our Black Friday pricing will be available starting the evening of November 24th, you don't have to wait until Black Friday. All order's placed on or before Black Friday are guaranteed to be delivered before Christmas. As with all orders, we offer free shipping on all products purchased as well as paying for shipping for any products returned to Zu for any reason. Check out our Black Friday pricing: OMEN Regular Price: $1,500.00* Black Friday Price: $999.00* OMEN DEF Regular Price: $2,800.00* Black Friday Price: $1,799.00* OMEN BOOKSHELF Regular Price: $899.00* Black Friday Price: $699.00* OMEN CENTER Regular Price: $599.00* Black Friday Price: $450.00* SOUL Regular Price: $1,800.00* Black Friday Price: $1,499.00* SOUL SUPERFLY Regular Price: $2,600.00* Black Friday Price: $1,800.00* SOUL SUPERFLY (Ferrari Red High Gloss Paint - 5 only) Regular Price: $3,600.00* Black Friday Price: $2,800.00* ESSENCE (Ghost Black stained maple, see black omen for reference, no other color options) Regular Price: $3,600.00* Black Friday Price: $1,999.00* ESSENCE (Ferrari Red High Gloss Paint - 5 only) Regular Price: $4,600.00* Black Friday Price: $2,900.00* *Prices for a pair of speakers Report
November 22, 201015 yr comment_405020 To take advantage of this Sale, enter 'HOLIDAY SALE' in the Special Instructions field of the Checkout Page when placing your order on our webstore. The discount WILL NOT be reflected on our website. We will download your order, adjust the price, and then bill your credit card the discounted price. This discount cannot be applied to PRE-ORDERS and items notated as 'Not Eligible For Further Discount'. All Demos are eligible for this Sale! Don't Delay! SALE ENDS Tuesday November 30, at 12 Midnight EST! Report
November 22, 201015 yr comment_405022 To take advantage of this Sale, enter 'HOLIDAY SALE' in the Special Instructions field of the Checkout Page when placing your order on our webstore. The discount WILL NOT be reflected on our website. We will download your order, adjust the price, and then bill your credit card the discounted price. This discount cannot be applied to PRE-ORDERS and items notated as 'Not Eligible For Further Discount'. All Demos are eligible for this Sale! Don't Delay! SALE ENDS Tuesday November 30, at 12 Midnight EST! awesome, what are you selling? I want to buy $500 worth. more if it's chocolate candy or really good cake. Report
November 23, 201015 yr comment_405027 awesome, what are you selling? I want to buy $500 worth. more if it's chocolate candy or really good cake. HINT: Read the title, or the image URL e.g. elusive disc SALE http://www.elusivedisc.com/emailspecialimages/gobbleupthesavings09-3.jpg So I'm going with a sale at elusive disc.com - call it a hunch, if you will Report
November 23, 201015 yr comment_405047 well, if you want to support an American small business owner, and a great guy: Global Knives,Wusthof Knives,Henckels Knives,Ceramic Knives,Kitchen Knives,Shun Knives,Steak Knives if you want bleeding edge Jap stuff: www.http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/products.html i've bought from both. I'm keen to support the better "deal" perhaps there won't be any deals to be had in the next few weeks, but then again... perhaps there will...... edit: damn there are some nice looking stuff at the second link. Maybe I don't need a "set" and just could grab 1 or 2. Any recommendations? Edited November 23, 201015 yr by luvdunhill Report
November 23, 201015 yr comment_405049 Ehh MusicDirect had a killer "sale" last year- free PS Audio PowerPort (~ $80) with $200 purchase. I will still be suckered into buying some of the Everest Classic Records plus some of the Oistrakh titles I've been eyeing on vinyl. Don't you get their newsletters? Always the easiest way to stay on top of their deals & new releases. Here's the Music Direct deal: They go straight to spam unless it's an order confirmation. Edited November 23, 201015 yr by deepak Report
November 23, 201015 yr comment_405051 I'm keen to support the better "deal" perhaps there won't be any deals to be had in the next few weeks, but then again... perhaps there will...... edit: damn there are some nice looking stuff at the second link. Maybe I don't need a "set" and just could grab 1 or 2. Any recommendations? If you a not in a hurry, Shuns do go on sale as Reks noted, and do show up every now and then on those "deal" sites, especially on Woot. Of course, if you go that route, you gotta be ready to plunk down $600-$800 since that's usually the range of pricing for Shun knives on sale/deal. Report
November 23, 201015 yr comment_405099 groupon.com is doing $25 off $50 at Nordstrom Rack in a lot of cities right now. Report
November 24, 201015 yr comment_405479 Netbook for $199 over at newegg starting today at 4pm Eastern Time. NewEgg Black Friday Ad Report
November 24, 201015 yr comment_405581 SoundEarphones.com - 20% off w/ coupon code "20BF" (11/26-29, in-stock items only) EarphoneSolutions.com & HeadphoneSolutions.com - 20% off w/ coupon code "CYBER2010" (until 11/29) CDUniverse.com - various CDs/DVDs on sale here: http://www.cduniverse.com/promo/feature.asp?style=music&page=music_34&meid=12225 Report
November 24, 201015 yr comment_405586 NewEggs Black friday sale is now live Newegg.com | Black Friday Deals 2 TB internal drive $79.99 ? Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD204UI 2TB 5400 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Report
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