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BRICASTI M3 DAC
Thanks for the feedback! 
BRICASTI M3 DAC
Ah, got it.  Thanks.  I would only add the remote option, so total of $6,000.  What are you thoughts on the M3 having 2 filter options vs. the T+A having 4? 
BRICASTI M3 DAC
Thanks, audiotroy.I thought the Bricasti M3 goes for $4,995? Which Bricasti goes for $7,500? 
BRICASTI M3 DAC
Hi,Any thoughts on M3 vs. T+A DAC 8 DSD? I have an Aurender N10 and am about to take the plunge into the streaming world.  These two DACs are on my short list.  Thanks.-Andy 
Would this be a good starter system for streaming?
Dave & Troy,I know the various Bricasti DACs do not unfold MQA. Does the latest version of the T+A DAC 8 DSD unfold MQA? I know earlier versions did not, but read that software was "under development."  Thanks.-Andy 
Listening chair?
I only have space for one chair in the room. I'll check out the Ekornes site. Thanks. 
Help? Why Classe CAM-350s going into protection mo
Thanks for all of your responses.I use a Melos SHA-1 as a headphone amp and swapped it in for the ARC. Last night in about 3 hours of use, there were no audible issues and the amps never shut down as before. I will now have the ARC checked out. Th... 
Help? Why Classe CAM-350s going into protection mo
At the risk of sounding ignorant, I thought disconnecting anything while still powered on or even plugged in was dangerous. Kal, are you saying to disconnect the interconnect from the ARC to the amps before the amps are turned on or after? Also, a... 
ARC Ref 2 Mk II tube rolling suggestions, please
Thanks for the tube damper suggestion.Yes, I should've been more clear on which tubes I wanted to roll. Any suggestions for the 5AR4? The 6L6/6U6?I did see an older post that mentioned switching in a Gold Lion for the 5AR4 and an RCA Black Plate 6... 
noise...from preamp or amp???
I'll look into the tube rush possibility....I was also thinking could the gain be too high? If so, is it possible to lower it? 
Shunyata Black Mamba V2 discontinued?
Thanks. 
Audio Desk Systeme...comments?
If my blade is cutting too deeply, how do I measure the correct depth? Is it easy to adjust blade depth? Thanks so much. I don't want to give up yet. 
CD hook-up to headphone amp or thru preamp?
I don't want to add the ARC if I can avoid it. The Meridian has bal and unbal outs. I just don't know if both outs will work simultaneously (i.e. feeding two preamps). I want to avoid changing cables depending on headphone use or not. Thanks.