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8-10k budget suggestions please
@asmithkash I am sure the Krell would be just as good and also the Hegel. I am a sucker for a class A (J. Curl) designed amp.  The Halo Hint 6 really has a lot to offer.  You can adjust the subwoofer if need be from the front panel. Plenty of inp... 
Do I need 10 gauge power cord if I have 10 gauge from panel?
Eventually frequency is impacted by gauge but not always in a good way.  I would be more concerned with downstream electronics not being able to blow a huge breaker when in distress.  Unless it is some one off like that monster Amp pictured I woul... 
Recommend A New DAC Between $1000 and $2000
For your budget and checklist: Denafrips Pontus II near the top of the range and Ares II just over the bottom of the range. Warm rich and will show you why R2R DACS rule.    
Previous Ownership...does it matter to you?
I have never sold something that I bought used.  That is about to change.  I will be selling my perfect Denafrips Ares II to upgrade to another Denafrips probably a Pontus II but not sure.  My question is how do I know how many owners there were b... 
New DAC or New Streamer?
I just had to make this choice but was a level behind you.  I had the Bluesound Node 2i and the Denafrips Ares II.  I knew I wanted to upgrade both.  I assumed the streamer would be the best choice because the DAC was amazing so very pleased and w... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
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8-10k budget suggestions please
If you are sure the speakers are fine then..... INTEGRATED AMP Parasound Halo Hint 6 (A little over $3K) STREAMER Auralic Aries G1.1(A little over $3K) Alternative Bluesound Node Both units will stream the big three natively(Amazon, Qobuz, a... 
Why didn't I sell my vinyl rig?
I'll say it.... My digital setup sounds better than my analog setup! As far as SQ they are equal but  on the digital I never get the occasional needle sound, or pop due to static or whatever other temperamental nonsense I have to deal with...  T... 
Denafrips 12 anniversary
Odioifyly: So one is made in China and the other in Germany.  The Denafrips is an R2R ladder DAC which is much more expensive to manufacture and provides the sound I seek on my reference system.  If you love your RME great.  It does not provide t... 
Denafrips 12 anniversary
I never hear about the Venus model.  Everyone agrees the Ares is warm and rich and amazing for the money and the Pontus is the sweet spot then everyone jumps right to the Terminator.  Is the Venus too close to the Pontus?  What is the story??