adam8179

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Thinking about getting a R2R DAC
Thanks everyone for this discussion.  It has been very informative!  I've looked up many of the R2R DACs that you guys have suggested and there are so many interesting-looking choices.  In the end, I had to choose something so I went with an MHDT ... 
Thinking about getting a R2R DAC
Thanks everyone for your responses!  I'll look into the Audio Note idea and the Audio Mirror Toubador III.  I'm still considering the MHDT Orchid.  I've heard mixed things about the multibit offerings from Schiit but they offer a great value.  (I ... 
Thinking about getting a R2R DAC
@cat_doorman,My vinyl setup is a Rega P3 with all the upgrades (neo psu, white belt, groove tracer everything) and an apheta 2 cart.  Phono stage is an Avid Pellar 
Thinking about getting a R2R DAC
thanks djones51,  The qutest does have some filters that you can enable to warm things up a bit.  3 levels of it but there isn't any fine tuning available.  I find though that the DAC retains its character with the highs rolled off a little with t... 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
maybe it means that when the fuse blows, another fuse across the universe blows at the exact same moment in time 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
Thanks for everybody's input on this topic!  I always learn a lot from there forums (fora?).  Another complication:  After installing the new fuse, I was hearing a very slight almost inaudible mechanical hum coming from the amp.  (not coming from ... 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
thanks @atmasphere!  
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
yeah with the yearly fires and yearly brownouts I might need to look into some more extensive protection for my gear.   Wondering if anyone has any info on what can be done to fuses to make them sound better than others?  I am not technically incl... 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
tvadlightning storms are a once in a decade event where I live.  I feel comfortable with the protection afforded by my power conditioner.  This lightning storm was really something very strange.   Hopefully it will not become the "new normal" 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
tvadLOL, very true 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
dpac996I contacted Pass and they assured me that at their old factory near the Desolation Wilderness, they would often get hit by lightning.  They lost office equipment but the guy I talked to said they never fried a power amp.  I do have an Isote... 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
Just to be clear, my post was not intended as a takedown of Synergistic Research.  In fact, I noticed the blue fuse actually did sound quite a bit better than the other fuse I installed.  I guess I'm just interested in what they are doing to that ... 
MP150 or MP200
I'm kinda a newbie here but I have the mp-200 and I loved it... until I discovered the world of MC carts.  If you're looking for more detail and refinement, save up and go for a HOMC.  Maybe a Hana S or lower end Dynavector.  I really dug the bala... 
Seeking advice on purchasing a new streamer
UpdateI got the ultraRendu all hooked up and it sounds fantastic.  Definitely an upgrade from the Bluesound.  Thanks for all your help everyone! 
best hi res streaming service for jazz?
Thanks guys!  I think I'm gonna try a Qobuz trial and see what they have on offer.  Strateahed, AmazonHD sounds good but I don't think my ultraRendu supports it.@tubersist I'm also not a fan of free jazz.  I prefer to pay for it :)