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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Norman, specs are deceptive. Some panels (Audio Analysis) have bass extension into the 20s but it is perceived as thin due to the physics involved. The same holds true to the Ra apparently. Bob Clarke has measured into bass output into the 20s. Pr... 
How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre
08-04-15: P59teitelWell I just discovered palm trees could be very beneficial to my system's sound, so why not Jerusalem almonds?Well, that's wobbly deductive reasoning. Its not the palm tree. Its that adult beverage on the side table...:) 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
I know that....but the extra power would be nice...:) 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
08-03-15: MattnshilpI spoke with the T&F dealer. He insists the Isis are too big for my room and the Ra would do me just fine. He says they go down to 25hz without an issue but the web site says 40hz. He seams to think the Ra are the greatest ... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Winson, I wish the 211s did not require balanced circuitry. Lucas would sell a lot more of them. I would buy them in a heartbeat. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
08-04-15: BodhiThere is no mystery, Melbguy1 was/is me! I changed my member name several weeks ago to Bodhi, but instead of updating my existing profile, Audiogon created a new profile. I understand the Web Developer is working on merging the two ... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Melbguy1 no longer appears as a member of Audiogon. The mystery deepens.... 
How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre
If we open up the SS rods, you will find marshmallows or something along those lines.... 
How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre
So as not to pick on SRA only, here is an inside shot of an original Stillpoint that I owned (and they do indeed work):http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy9/Heather_Gear/Attachment-1_zpsa4khby3x.jpeg 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
08-23-14: Melbguy1@AL, on the Krell processor, I just run a 2-channel home theater system as my main focus is on listening to music. Also, I am building an all-Vitus system, so sorry no room for Krell ;)Melbguy1 (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mike, I think Matt liked the MM3s but they overloaded his room..... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Ha! I knew it.I share your sonic bias. Live but organic. I have heard a lot of stellar systems and reproduction, but I get bored as the auditory illusion is weak (sounds like a stereo). One tricky thing is amp/speaker synergy. I have struggled wit... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
During that same visit back to MN, I heard another hi end rig fronted by the S5s (Brinkman>>exemplar pre and phono>>Plinius amps) and it was good as well.... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
08-02-15: MattnshilpI definitely am drawn to a truly full range speaker with deep extension, accurate reproduction leaning towards the forceful side; with a sense of impact and scale that some speakers sacrifice to reproduce the lower frequencies ... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Bodhi, I heard the Vitus in 2014. If you like it, you like it. I like the overall Vitus sound. He did not have Vitus amps (newest Gen of big VTLs into Rockports).