MichaelsMinute
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I don't use Apple as much so I can't speak to that. Apple does though show songs that you are unable to stream though which is really weird. I think they are trying to force you to straight up buy them. Tidal was HORRIBLE with that - it was all...

I have both. Up to 6 months ago Apple Music sounded quite inferior. Seems lately they have upped their game in terms of SQ. They also have some songs Qobuz doesn't have. But Qobuz is much better at helping you browse and discover new music.

To my ears, the Discrete is on another level. It has a huge big chunk of the sound of the REF and Select. Sonically, it’s very fleshed out, organic and natural. Far far removed from the typical “digital sounds” of many DAC’s. I know this may...

It IS confusing: Alpha DAC Series 3 is $10,995 Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 is $28,000 The N-05XD is worth considering. MQA is a must?

Completely disagree. This DAC with the second PSU ($1750) hits way way above its price point. Aside from that, we were asked by Berkeley to give their latest products a listen and we have the REF3 coming in. But perhaps their Berkeley Alpha DAC...

Interesting question.

Hey - thanks so much John! Who knew Legos would help with high end audio? ;) Been busy lately but should have new vids starting up again next week. Stay tuned!

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The golden child is out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Thanks for sharing. It would be great if we could bring tube manufacturing back into the US.

Thank you. I'm going to keep it going and put the time in on the stock tubes and save my NOS tubes.

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Good luck, Lee!

Sounds great! Be sure to share pictures with us.

Hey Alex - interesting topic. Were the videos produced by the same producer? Just trying to understand the differences of how they were produced. For instance there are music videos I like on YT that I can alter the sound through my video...

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AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!! Way to go Mike. Clarisys is a serious player in the ultra high end market with your guidance!

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OK - so I just did the 110 hour listen. Better than at 0 hours, but still has a way to go. The "organic-ness" of the tubes is starting to come to life, but it's still sounding congested and too closed in. Tough to explain, but to me it sounds...

So the manufacturer is wrong? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Tubes + Ladders on the aqua take time. Some folks think break in is BS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Hi - Absurd how?

Didn't the Ford Pinto have an issue of it kept blowing up in accidents due to where they put the gas tank?

24 hours left...... OK guys, 24 hours left until I hit the first 100 of the 300 hour burn in on the AQUA La Scala DAC. I also just received the new Siltech USB cable today and started the burning in so that will only have 25 hours on it when...

Oh SNAP!!!!!

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Thanks for sharing Mike!

50-100 watts. Something like a VAC Signature 200iQ would be amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

How interesting. These stories are eye opening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

You were a skeptic! Glad you got to experience “the real deal”! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Congrats! We love our Aqua LaScala. It’s seriously the best DAC I’ve heard under $10k. R2R + Tubes = yummy. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Yup - for sure. I already have a pair ready to go.

I'll let you know. I'm going to give my first serious listen Saturday @100 hours and then again at 200 and 300 hours.

I’ve owned both and for me, the 703’s hit way above their price point. They play bigger, more bass and smoother than Sopra 2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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I use the one that does the sub only. I wouldn't put one on my main speakers.