Dave1210
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Mark,
I agree with what Lon is saying regarding source. I just recently did a comparison of a few front ends I own (Oppo/NAD/PS Audio) with the ZMA. I did a similar comparison a couple years ago, along with the Decware Zen CD player, with the SuperZen. The PS Audio front end is significantly better than anything I have heard in my system. Among other things, the PS Audio system excels at air and space. It’s hard to describe, but once you hear it (compared to other sources), it’s hard to go back. Everything else sounds dry and a lot less involving. It really does bring you closer to the performance. You are there. It’s very noticeable on such highly resolving equipment. And it makes Redboook sound excellent.
I have not heard the Jolida. I have read good things, but if the Jolida sounds anything like the Decware CD player, there is no contest vs. the PSA. They really are in a different league. I returned the Zen cd player and never looked back (part of me was hoping the Decware player was a giant killer and I could return the PSA system, but it wasn’t).
Good luck with the speaker purchase. I am looking forward to your feedback on the HR-1's. I am also looking forward to hearing the HR-1’s at Decware in June.
Lon,
There is something really special about the Cowboy Junkies “Whites Off…” disc. For me, this is the perfect intersection of music and sound. Raw beauty...again, hard to describe.
Hope you both are doing well.
Cheers,
David
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