On the high end of the scale, Sony invited Linn to partner on a universal player, and gave Linn access to their proprietary technology. The Linn Unidsk was the result, and Sony realized that even their vaunted engineering force could not create such an astounding machine.....
Keep in mind that this amazing piece - one of the most amazing sources I have ever heard - alas costs upwards of $15k!. I was at a local shop a friend owns, and he asked me to listen to this " new basic player from a little company", without revealing anything about it, or allowing me to see the piece. I was floored at the sound.
I will admit the rest of the system was up to the same level of performance....and cost!!!
