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  1. Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...

    I own a pair of 1.6's and power them with a Pass Labs X250. I was using a Parasound A21 which sounded ok. The Pass took it to another level even though then A21 had better specs for the most part. ...
  2. Re: What Solid State Drives (SSD) are Audiosharks using in their digital network transports?

    I uses several Samsung 970 and 870 SSD's and M.2 1TB drives in my music server and 1 as an external portable drive and have had no issues. I also own a couple of PNY SSD's that I put in my laptops. ...
  3. Thread: Lumin D3

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    Re: Lumin D3

    I went with a friend of mine who is just getting back into higher end audio to a local mom and pop store. He ended up buying a Lumin D3 and a Rogue Audio Cronus integrated tube amp. We compared the...
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    Re: The Future of Audio Research

    I did not say that that is the sole issue. The issue is innovation and no lower priced gear for people to get their foot in the door.
    However, it is a deal breaker for some, just as some people buy...
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    Re: The Future of Audio Research

    I prefer handles on the back like Pass amps. Convenient and out of the way.
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    Re: The Future of Audio Research

    I am still not a fan of their design. Handles look outdated and are not necessary. Even Frank Van Alstine realized that he had to upgrade the cosmetics of his gear to increase sales.

    I think...
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    Re: New DAC is here!!

    wrong post
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    Re: New DAC is here!!

    The La Scala DAC is not a DAC that is overly musical. I found it smooth, detailed, non fatiguing with a large soundstage. My friends really came alive when he swapped in a pair of $700pr NOS tubes....
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    Re: All these DACs makes my head spin - Please

    Look at the Aqua La Scala. Awesome sounding DAC with a hint of warmth which can be increased with tube rolling.
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    Re: LPS vs ifi iPower x

    I bought an ifi iPower X for my son to use with his Chord Qutest DAC and it made a nice improvement with more detail than the stock PS. I also have a Chinese Teradak LPS that sounds way better. ...
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    Re: DAC (Re) Search

    Bryan, you should really consider an Aqua La Scala with the Aqua LinQ. The DAC by itself is awesome but the linQ takes it to another level. It is a tube DAC but it only uses 2 common tubes that...
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    Re: Do better ethernet cables matter?

    I am going to install a JCat usb card that is supposed to make a huge difference. I will report back next week.
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    Re: Do better ethernet cables matter?

    I have no doubt that they make a difference. I have tried different SATA cables in my music computer and they sound remarkably different.
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    Wire World Platinum

    I just bought a WW Platinum Starlight 7 usb cable. I had been using a friends and I loved it. A friend of mine brought over the new Platinum 8 cable and in my system the 7 sounds better. The 8 is...
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    Re: New DAC is here!!

    Thats a great sounding DAC. I have 2 friends that bought it and it is fabulous. Congrats! Once it is broken in try some different tubes.
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    Re: XLR's for bass?

    I use custom Belden 8402 XLR's from here-

    Best-Tronics Mfg., Inc. > Standard > IC8402XLR-XX

    They are inexpensive and sound better than my Cardas Parsec, AQ Columbia 72v DBS and Blue Jeans XLR's.
  17. Thread: Plinius A150

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    Re: Plinius A150

    Mr. P, I saw that you put your ML and Coda amps up for sale. What are you considering buying or do you already have a new amp?

    Larry
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    Re: HiFi Rose RS520

    Mike, how is the DAC in it? What is the overall tone? Does it sound good at lower volumes?
  19. Re: Rethinking My Current Music and Home Theater Set-Up

    How about KEF powered speakers-

    KEF LS60 Wireless (Mineral White) Powered stereo speakers with Wi-Fi(R), Bluetooth(R), and Apple AirPlay(R) 2 at Crutchfield

    What Hi Fi has a good review on...
  20. Re: Rethinking My Current Music and Home Theater Set-Up

    How about KEF powered speakers-

    KEF LS60 Wireless (Mineral White) Powered stereo speakers with Wi-Fi(R), Bluetooth(R), and Apple AirPlay(R) 2 at Crutchfield
  21. Thread: DAC Attack

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    Re: DAC Attack

    I see that you have the Aqua La Voce S3. I am considering it for my next DAC. How does it compare to the Holo DAC's?

    Larry
  22. Thread: DAC Attack

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    Re: DAC Attack

    Jack, I would look at DAC's from Aqua. I got to hear the Aqua La Scala at a friends house and in my system when he brought it over. It is a very analog sounding DAC. It actually sounds like my...
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    Re: Are they going to destroy audio?

    Ralph, I got to hear your new Class D Mono blocks at Paul's house in WI who also owns a pair of your M1 Mono blocks and a highly modified MP3 preamp (that you modified with all new V-Caps) and an...
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    Re: What are you listening to tonight ?

    Sacred Spaces | SYML

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    Re: What are you listening to tonight ?

    Eyes Closed | HAEVN
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