crwilli
Senior Member

I like and enjoy both. The beauty of choice; it’s terrific to have options. PS - Welcome to AS Soundmann!

Respectfully, I wouldn’t consider any of those as top digital candidates. I consider the following as excellent examples: MSB Esoteric (the latest Master Discrete) Aqua Berkeley Lampizator Etc…etc….etc.

As a diehard analog guy (vinyl and tape), I would love to know what you tried as far as DAC’s, streamers, etc. The reason I ask is that although digital can be the equivalent of the excellent local buffet compared to the 3 star Michelin...

How the big(ger) boys sound: B&W 802D4 + Luxman M10x + Boulder 1110 + Esoteric N-05XD + Innuos ZENith mk3 + AQ Dragon Cables - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Welcome back to AS! Very nice systems you have!

I’m sure they will. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

$26k and $35k for now. Going up slightly Aug 1. Congrats on the 802D4’s. Screaming good value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

AJ, you should send a pair of your speakers to Amir to be measured and tested. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Welcome back. Glad you’re enjoying your system. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

We went to see Top Gun Maverick. It was good. Not sure it lived up to the hype, but good none the less. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Good, but man, after you hear the 860v2, it’s no going back. I really like the 760A footprint. It doesn’t quite have the big sound and sense of effortless power of the 860v2, but in a small to medium room, great. Sent from my iPhone using...

Not at this time. Stand mounts don’t sell as easily. Not big movers as a whole. Most people would just spent a wee bit more and get the 804D4’s IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Until you’ve truly heard an AAA pressing, it might not be clear. Take for example, the album Mike played for me on his new Kuzma Stabi R - Lee Morgan, Cornbread. This pressing was from the master tapes. It was beautifully pressed. A 1958...

SAIA is great, I wouldn’t worry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Magico A5, Kharma S7-S, DB7-S and DB9-S, Vivid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Basically, Roon or anything that plugs into the USB module (Innuos, Aurender, Lumin, Auralic, etc.) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

We use SAIA almost exclusively. They should call you to arrange delivery. If you have the BOL, call them and try to schedule a time now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Jeff nails it. Great read. Mc Wood blocks. A Mc AM/FM tuner in 2022. seriously? AM?? But now this steaming turd is a complete embarrassment to the entire industry. An empty box for $1500. You all out there wondering why Mc isn’t...

Thanks for the video. Good to see the behinds the scenes at Cardas.

This is $14. Black Metal Tin Box Lids - Large Containers, Holder for Keeping Car Keys, Cookie, Pencil Case, 7.5 x 4.2 x 2.2 inch https://a.co/d/3jdzqHd Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I’ll happily trade you a 23R for your 509x all day long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Better in every aspect. And, that 4Point arm is so special.

An empty box with a child’s night light in it. OMG. I’m speechless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

McIntosh LB200 Light Box – McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. SMH Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

No kidding! Three Mikes in a room. Two Mike Bs!

Young eyes at work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Thx Mark! The table and arm are stunning. The MSL clearly belongs in the upper tier. Needless to say, Lee Morgan, Chick Corea, Bill Evans and a few others are playing in my music room.

Nice job. The new tweeter is longer and “sunk into” the cabinet to run flush with the new cabinet. We are definitely getting a pair. I want the active version sans streamer. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Wasn’t aware you already had the P1X. Hell yeah, D1X all the way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

To my ears, the 340i is the sweet spot and the value play. The 600 and 700 bring more power and refinement. The 700 makes a statement visually and sonically, but at a significant premium. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Thank you so much! Love San Diego. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I had a chance to hear all the models. 2.2i was my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I don’t know those Mc pieces, so a little hard to comment. A 2500 is a better reference for me. I always found the 2500 veiled compared to say a VAC Ren V. We took a 2500 on trade for a VAC pre. If I was shopping in that budget: Pass XP12...

Tier 3. I’ve owned more Mc than most folks here. Love it, for what it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Please ensure you only hire and use a licensed electrician for this type of work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yes, he’s our resident Shindo expert. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys Greatest Hits - new release on Qobuz 24/88.2. Sounds fantastic.

Tone? That sounds like a sweet little Jadis integrated or something to me. But then again, with the current state of tube availability, the 866 might be a good way to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

When I created the special forum for the magazines to post LINKS to their reviews and perhaps even interact with subscribers (a great suggestion from Jeff at SoundStage), everyone was pleased and thanked me for doing so….except Stereophile….their...

The DAC in the 866 does not outperform the LaScala IMO. It’s good, but the LaScala is very special and still my favorite standalone dac under $10k. Do you find yourself needing more power than the INT-60? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...

Since we’re the American Distributor for Block Audio, we probably won’t be competing with ourselves. They are $350 if you’re getting them with the top of the line Furutech outlets built in. Otherwise: Block Audio C-Lock Lite Power...

No triple. They do make a double, but it’s for a small power cable. Best to stick with single only. There isn’t room for the C-Lock and more large outlets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Awesome new album from a relatively new artist (from Minnesota). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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C-LOCK – Block Audio Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro