learn lot of thing on this post!
need to work more at my home.
i have several Telac cds. like round up, 1812, sound of music(no ifpi version)....agreed that this brand is more hifi than others like emi, decca. sometimes i like to use these cd to burnt my system. it is very exciting! but they are quite dry and noisey.
back to DAC200, i highly recommand for someone who likes simplicity with a bit demand of sound. for hiend/hi hand requirement(goldmund, FM, soulution....), atoll is still not at that level - 2nd or 3rd line. that's why the price is so competitive - high C/P.
finally, sound effect/taste is very personnel. different person has different style. that's why there are so many brands and character products to fit.