acurus

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Audible Illusions wait time ?
You will eventually get your piece, it just may take 3-6 months longer than expected.  No joke.   
Which SS integrated amp to choose?
Have a look at Marantz PM10 which doesnt get much love and I can't understand  why.   Makes no sense, it's really good. For the prices you can buy used it is crazy good.  Been running it for two months and I am very impressed.  Love the class D, n... 
Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay.
Mario is spot on. 
New Marantz Reference, PM-10 Integrated, overpriced?
That's the lowest price I have ever seen on the PM10 
New Marantz Reference, PM-10 Integrated, overpriced?
Just got it, breaking in still but very damn good. 
New DAC or New Streamer or New Streamer/DAC
Thanks for the input. My unit is hard wired as well and I just bought a brand new router (Asus 3100 - high end) so I dont think it can be that. Right now I am having trouble connecting to the mini again after I connected into the Vega G2. Ugh...Wh... 
New DAC or New Streamer or New Streamer/DAC
Update:I listened this weekend to my current setup (Aries Mini->Pass D1) vs the Vega original vs the Vega G2.  Using the Aries mini as the source:  Best to worst:  Vega G2, D1, Vega original.  It was kind of a toss-up between the G2 and the D1,... 
New DAC or New Streamer or New Streamer/DAC
Good questions.  I dont want to fuss with a server or PC and dont want a USB connection.  All of those require USB and PCs are a hassle imho.  A streamer can be part of a one box solution and independently  stream Tidal and similar apps without a ... 
Power cord recommendation for a dac?
Lessloss power cables 
New DAC or New Streamer or New Streamer/DAC
Thank you all for the input, still collecting thoughts.  As far as Servers and Roon, I am not interested.  I want to be rid of all servers and computers and USB inputs, I like the one box solutions that either have built-in DACs or non-USB digital... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
I havent waded through all the posts, but I think you want a Krell.  Try the Vanguard (seriously, even though much cheaper) or the new K300i. 
Recommnedation for the BEST SOUNDING integrated amp up to $3500
Krell Vanguard, its silly good.  Would love to have it go head to head with the 507ux.  I have heard you have to spend way more than the 507ux to better it.  Its ridiculous.  I was also a huge fan of the Krell s300i, but this is in another category. 
Speaker wire... Diy?
For $50 I bought off Amazon 10 ft of Sky High Car Audio 8 gauge (yes, I said 8 gauge. It’s thick) OFC speaker cable and monoprice banana plugs. It sounds very good, I mean competitive with some $800 runs I have.http://skyhighcaraudio.com/ofc-3/ 
Krell Digital Vanguard
Just picked up the standard Vanguard.  Wow!  Amazing bass, control, openness, clean sound.  For what you can pick one up for now, it is an incredible buy.  I also have a s300i and I think that is one of the best deals in audio for under $1500 used. 
Beginner choosing amp help
Krell Vanguard.  You can buy brand new on Ebay for $2600 as they are  closing them out. Significantly  more power and control than the Luxman.