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Update on good Ethernet switch
The LHT sw8 Ethernet switch runs Cool ! i highly recommend at some point for sure a Decent power cord like the Pangea Sig MK-2 awg14 for around $200 a great value using Cardas best 6-9s Copper and a Synergistic research Purple fuse these2 comple... 
Update on good Ethernet switch
The LHT sw8 Ethernet switch runs Cool ! i highly recommend at some point for sure a Decent power cord like the Pangea Sig MK-2 awg14 for around $200 a great value using Cardas best 6-9s Copper and a Synergistic research Purple fuse these2 comple... 
2024 Audio System Wish List
Buying a whole new audio system , upgrading Loudspeaker Xovers I have been doing over 20 years in Every Loudspeaker under $30k Xover parts are average at best and is the ♥️ of all speakers ,sad but true , the Coda8 amp, T+A200 dac , Active preamp... 
Weiss 204 to Bricasti M1 series?
In our audio club I have heard digital up to over $50+k just for the dac. my brother owns the latest DCS Rossini which is incredibly good yes I agree with diminishing returns But from my Vast experience including owning aAudio store for a decade... 
DAC RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE
The Denafrips Pontus-2 has been upgraded and much better in the 12th anniversary addition and still under $2k.  
DAC RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE
For around $1900. You can get the best in class Denafrips Pontus-2 12th anniversary dac it is a excellent R2R dac and a true bargain and beats many dacs that are much more expensive just do a review search ,the 12th is their latest version-and eve... 
Anyone with Aric Audio experience?
I have had tube gear for over 4 decades and now feel good solid stste amps  can do more much depends to on your speakers efficiency  SS amps much better defined and for sure slam in the Bass . much depends on your budget ,Coda 8 amp , which wer... 
Weiss 204 to Bricasti M1 series?
Why not step it up even further the T+A 200 dac-preamp  is sonically superior retail $7200  is a excellent dac and meets or beats dacs up to $15 k. Just check out the reviews ,then gets demo.  
*DAC
The Gustard is not even close to any quality even $3k dac  I owned the 26 with upgraded power cord and synergistic purple fuse , look up the T+A 200 dac- preamp  it is around $7k less with discounts ,in our audio get together I have heard most ... 
Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp
The Linear Tube Audio top preamp retail before discounts around $6 k  with the Lundahl transformer upgrade it maybe true balanced give them a call  parts quality top notch !  
Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp
The LinearTube Audio preamp with Lundahl  transformer xlr balanced upgrade with6sn7 tubes , and 12au7, or 12ax7 tubes a excellent preamp  A David Berning design ,then upgraded further  Mike at Audio Archon sells them and offers a fair deal  ex... 
GaN Class D amps are already outdated, it's time for GaN on Diamond!
There is so much more in design then one component in the design  one great part can help but it is the sum of the whole , the quality too of the other parts used ,let’s  see how it goes. many have used theGan transistor as a marketing ploy gi... 
DAC that compete with EMM M3 and playback design m6
The T+A200 dac is better then both and less monies . and has a excellent preamp if you chose to use it, galvanic isolated throughout . that is my gift to myself after the holidays .I have heard pretty much everything out  there , and at $7200 R... 
Are luxman integrated amps truly balanced?
True balanced is Differentially balanced input to output meaning it needs  a separate transformer per channel to isolate it ,it is more $$ expensive  and more complex in design. , it is not common though.   
Recommend a non-polite sounding amp / integrated
Krell 300 integrated Amp  very detailed controlled with a bit of natural warmth, a excellent value , My friend bought his at Perrotta Consultants and got  excellent service and price.