Blackmore

Why didnt you tell me that you were selling ATH W11jpn... Nice write up, thanks. I found that CD3000 have some pretty strange sound that coming from some kind of empty can. Like you wrote they arent that all-rounder, some music sounds great while other like crap.

Well, you could give some general lines of your direct NS vs. Capitole thoughts, isnt? If I am look at Audiogon, Prima MKII, used, goes for USD 1500, which is a lot of money, imo, while Capitole around USD 3500. North Star have the high re-sale value as well, at least in U.S. I know, all that because of import from Europe and some other things, but still... Also Prima have two different transports, one from Sony and another form Philips, which seems to be way better. But forget all that above, sonics, thats what I am after, especially in my rig. THX

I have read that Prima is 75% of Capitole, so can you write something about it please, compare to NS. THX

I would like to correct myself. Laid back wasnt the right word, well, I guess it wasnt. Like I wrote in my first post, ROCK and TRANCE records, how would M192 do with it. I listen to Deep Purple, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Rainbow and some others...Not all records are well recorded and my NAD do not shadow anything, just bad in bad out anyway. There is no doubt that NorthStar are great DAC/Transport, but I do not see any Audio Aero Prima MkII comparison so far. And I do no see the Prima that much/often on sale than M192/T192, at least up here in Holland, o.k. I am looking for an good all rounder, which will keep me going for some years, thats all, budget EUR 1000 TOP! Right now I can buy M192+T192 for EUR 1250, or, if I am lucky, even less than that, but Prima for EUR 800. I do have some other option, like Marantz C12/DA12 which I am not going pay more than EUR 1000 ( seller ask for more ). The condition is like NEW. But once again, from all I possibly could read about M192/T192 and Prima MkII, they do come pretty close to each other. So, if thats the case, I would buy Prima instead of NS. And Marantz, I am planning to see my friend soon, who happened to have one, so, will try it with my rig and find out what ever I like it or not. Thanks to all of you:cool:

Oh yeah, and that is?

Are we talking about DAC only or the combo?

No, but it is possible, however to do so I have to travel, which isn't ideal. Plus I need to take the whole rig with me, cos listen them through speakers isn't the same as through headphones. I am trying to short my CDP list to minimum, get all info I can and then go for one. Of course I would listen, before buy one, if possible.

From every possible review or posts I could find, regarding these two, I think more getting Prima CDP. Seems that M192 having a bit to smooth/laid back kind of sound, which isn't that ideal for music like TRANCE&ROCK, while Prima, even with smooth touch, keeps the dynamics&energy very well. The most 3 genres I listen to it are: JAZZ, ROCK & TRANCE/CLUB, sometimes AMBIENT/LOUNGE About the rest, sonically I mean, they seems to be very close to each other, but once again, from info I could find. About the costs, M192 cost more than Prima, but that's understandable. THX

Looks not that "sexy" inside, or would I say expensive... Anyone tried it yet?

One thing to say, FUCK THOSE DISTRIBUTORS!

Four things I like about her: 1. "2Miles" 2. "September" 3. " Lily was here" with Dave Stewart 4. The fact that she is cute And she is FUNKY girl, as her general style to...

o.k., just sex...and, "Since I've Been Loving You" in the back ground:cool:

Its fucking September and I am listen to Candy Dulfer "Septermber" right now, man, all I want is CANDY!!!

When I smoke a joint I can listen to LedZep only, cos such slow and the same time fucking sexy Plant voice make my whole body shake... I need some right now, joint>Plant>SEXXXXX:palm:

How about fucking caviar with Stoli...

Looks very promissing, THX:cool:

Come on guys, I tied a lot, all fucking possible mixes and still think, if we are talking about single grape wine, MERLOT is damn indestructible I do like South African at most, simply the best.

Is there any better red wine around?

Linn Ikemi, Audio Aero Prima, ES5, Jolida, need more?

THX:palm:

I know about the famous Philips transport and other stuff that this player offer, but is this the end? I mean, if we are talking about sound only, what would you do? What other choices up there, which are on the same level. Meaning that CD94mkII in very good condition only. THX8)

Is there any choice you could make? Maybe this one as well, but can not find it in U.S. http://www.martex.nl/default.asp?group=10000086&SQNR=10000086&page=products

Customs in Holland can hold your package, without any reason, for the whole two freaking weeks...hold on my friend:cool: In my expiriance all post from U.S. I get lately been hold for like around 8 business days plus actually shipping, which takes like 4-5 days in general. But if they hold it for more than 14 business days, you have to call 09000570 ( TNT customer service ) and ask them to start an investigation, well, kind of. If you have the tracking or customs number, you can also call the number above and ask about the status of your package. Good luck KEES

No, I am not thinking you did...and have a good sleep is on my wish list to...