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Wilson Sasha 2 Pre owned?
Do tell which resistors were changed , the reason for changing and whether the new resistors are the same as original.  
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Consider Wadia 521. It does not have Hi Rez capability hence perfect for Red Book CDs. It is the last of the Wadia models before Fine Sounds took over and has the great Wadia sound. Terrific bass with midrange and tops to match. Solid sound and build 
Need advice about upgrading speakers ( it might be the last one i own).
I was happy with the A P Scorpio II   The Virgo does not the bass ability and the Tempo is just a smaller Scorpio 
Who listens primarily to Redbook CD?
BTW  MSB has designed and built a new proprietary R2R architecture that far exceeds the performance of the original ladder DAC design.  
Who listens primarily to Redbook CD?
i have Tidal , SACD, Hi Rez on hard drive and red book cd.Red book cds off my MSB transport to MSB DAC sound best to me.i listen to Tidal to discover new stuff and when Im too lazy to pull out a cd. I listen to Hi Rez and titles off my hard drive ... 
ATC ACTIVE VS PASSIVE
Grills don't look bad. And I listen with grills off anyway 
ATC ACTIVE VS PASSIVE
thank you digsmithd 
ATC ACTIVE VS PASSIVE
just spoke to Dave at audio doctor,  very helpful and got valuable hints  
ATC ACTIVE VS PASSIVE
digsmithd"..but stepping up to the 19’s/sound anchor’s...wow...get the pro driver.."pro driver? i do not see this driver on the 19 
ATC ACTIVE VS PASSIVE
Seems SCM 25a is not available anymore 
Any comments on DAC going direct to power amplifier or to pre-ampliifer?
I am running MSB Analog DAC direct to my Pass Labs Xa100.8.   Adding a preamp always added coloration .  The MSB volume control provides near total resolution at very very low almost inaudible volume. Thereafter full resolution. I also preferred d... 
Pass Labs XA30.5: In praise of Class A magic!
I upgraded from Xa30.5 to Xa 100.8. Initially Xa100.8 did not sound as smooth and I missed the Xa 30.5. After a month the Xa 100.8 came into its own. Point being the Xa 30.5 is incredible. The Xa 100.8 is incredible and a bit. The Xa30.5 matched m... 
Pass Labs INT 60 VS. Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP VS. Arcam A49
I used Pass Labs Xa30.5 and now have Xa100.8 with my Sasha 1. I prefer SS with these speakers. You will be happy with the Pass Int 150.   
Pass Labs upgrade?
Tjasdoc,  where does it ever stop 
Pass Labs upgrade?
Nkonor thank u