I do like my Krell but I have to give credit where it is due. I recently purchased an Audio Note 1.1x DAC and since I've put it into my system it gets most of the play. RGA was correct when he told me once I listened to the AN it might become the preferred DAC over the Krell. The Krell still has it's strong points but the AN is more natural sounding and does involve me more in the music. I would love to get more AN equipment but I would have to convert my entire system because Audio Note's amps are so low powered. I haven't heard AN speakers but at this point I refuse to let go of my Dynaudio. Maybe I could get an AN preamp but I'd still have to match it with a power amp. I've heard AN don't mix well with some other brands. It does fine in my system, I guess I got lucky. And again, it is only the source.....

You have to admire the owner of AN for sticking with his guns. Why do home theater if it's not your area of expertise? That's a mass market thing, where a company tries to be all things to everyone. Audio Note is clearly a company for those who enjoy fine 2 channel music reproduction. I heard a story from the CES show where the owner had all his extremely expensive gear set up to show but he played these old 78's on the system. I also understand he has one of the world's largest collections of vinyl.

It does take time to get a line to take off in a new market. You also have to do your best to educate the public. I remember years ago going into a shop hear in town and hearing of and listening to Arcam for the first time and now it has become a well known brand most every where.