Several things could be tried:
--A great DAC
--Dakiom feedback stabilizers (30 day return policy)
--Tubes somewhere along the signal chain (However, my personal experience with tube equipment is extremely limited. For example, although I've heard of people using it, I don't know if the Musical Fidelity Tube Buffer works or not, and people had to tell me what "tube rolling" was, etc.)

In my system, the Dodson 217 Mark 2 D DAC makes a HUGE difference, but retailed around 5000 dollars when new. I got mine for under 2000 on a site called "Audiogon", and it's a wonderful unit.

mdhoover January 25, 2006 20:47

Brownsanandy,
I think that you and I are on the same page with that feeling of amazement, and part of the reason I posted to your thread is that I'm in a similar position with respect to my own recently overhauled system (which also features Odyssey components prominently). The comment was intended more as a compliment to your success than anything else. Anyway, you would seem to be in a great place now, and many people find it very difficult to get there. Thanks for sharing your system and the happy story.

mdhoover December 22, 2005 14:03

Brownsanandy,

You stated:

"I am alarmed at all the detail and feeling that I have never heard before in music that I have loved for a long time. It seems as if it is the first time to ever hear this."

I'd personally suggest changing just one little word from your quote: Replacing "alarmed" with "thrilled" (just a suggestion, your choice of course). Welcome to the (usually) wonderful world of high end audio! And congratulations on your sonic achievements! Klaus is a great guy.

mdhoover December 21, 2005 18:23