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Your logic given the peculiarities of DSD is correct. However, in practice (and as MoFi has stated) their eq, level decisions, and other parts of the pre-mastering process are done using their analog...

The DSD files are un-mastered. That's like selling everybody the master. Never gonna happen.

I’ve almost totally stopped listening to digital at home. I love the sound of well done vinyl, even with all its shortcomings. But I can completely understand audiophiles that are into digital, lots...

I also have a refurbed 102 with 1/2 and 1/4” They are great! Enjoy.

I’ve had similar experiences. I call those souvenir records.
I’m sure the folks at Hand Drawn Records are doing the best they can, but it’s hard to press very high quality vinyl.
As far as tape,...

Ampsandsound use P2P for their loudspeaker amp line. Not sure about all of their headphone amps. Some are, some aren’t.

Like many have stated, the MoFi transparency issue is disconcerting. Separate from that I’ve never particularly liked MoFi’s eq choices. But that’s me. The pressings are impeccable, and the sonics...

No, a pair of the original look. I’m in love with the sound. In don’t think I’ve heard heard an amp reproduce low end quite like these do.

I have a pair in for review and they are absolutely stunning sounding.

I have a full set of Clear Beyond including power cables, and tonearm cable. I can attest to their neutral, yet musical vibe.

I like Qobuz a lot, although I don't have any experience with Tidal. Occasionally I can't find something like an original, non-re-mastered version of something but that's a minor quibble.

Thanks, Mike.
Say what you will about Pass amps but I feel like the XA- .8 series don't get as much love as they deserve. I'm a tube guy at heart, but I've had a LOT of amps in and out of here over...

Thanks, Mike.
Yeah, Florida will be fun! Let's hang.
As far as the review situation, I agree that it would be fun to see more no-punches-pulled reviews. But there is an inherent problem that...

Mike,
I get what you're saying yet hifi gear is so subjective. In a perfect world, how do you think it should be reviewed? I'm legit asking, not being argumentative.

Mike, you are so right on with your comments re no bad reviews and folks focussing on one or two slightly negative points. If I get something in to review that I can't get into, it goes back to the...

I’m using a VAC Master pre with a a pair of XA-200.8s. It’s a great sounding combo.

Hi everybody. Good to be here. Y'all seem like a nice bunch.

I liked the QLN Prestige 5Â’s a lot and ended up purchasing. I also purchased a pair of Acora SRC-2Â’s that I use for mastering. The current plan is to put the P5Â’s in a dedicated listening/review...

I’m using a VAC Master Pre with the built in phono and it’s the best I’ve ever heard. I don’t know what the Ren phono sounds like but you might not want to temp fate by trying the Master phono. 😀