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Primaluna EVO 400 Amps/Preamp lacking bass impact
all tube amplifiers will have a low damping factorel34s don't have the current delivery of a kt88 or 6550   adding a sub is not the answer a good sub adds pressure to the leading and trailing notes of the mains  you have a few options tube roll... 
Aurender AP 20
it may be a great piece however it is a lot of money and has no upgrade ablity technology evolves then what do you?   i would look at an integrated amplifier streamer instead or an integrated amp with or without a dac  
USB DAC cable over 15ft - Solutions?
need to know more info,   you cant reliably  run a USB cable longer then 15feet    if you are running roon you can add an endpoint at the audio system, this can be wireless   Dave and Troy audio Intellect NJ streaming specialists  
Push-pull Tube Amps and autoformers
no loudness is dependent on power of the amplifier and sensitivity of the loudspeaker a tube amplifier load matches via an output transformer so any additional device is un necessary   only otl amplifiers would need this assistance  
Push-pull Tube Amps and autoformers
the auto former wont help, most push pull conventional tube amplifiers will play fine at most impedances it is the lack of power that is an issue you need 100-200watt tube amplifier or a tube preamp with a solid state amplifier   Dave and Troy ... 
Why do Wav and Flac Files Sound Different?
this is ludacris wav and flac sound identical. flac is completely lossless it uses an on the fly decompression  wav does not contain metadata while flac does there are absolutely 0 advantages with wav. we have been dealing with computer audio se... 
Not sure what to think
I worked for the county's largest Krell dealer the combination of a tube preamp with a solid state amplifier was always amazing    the Mac preamplifiers and amplifiers are not very transparent so I am not surprised you didn't hear a huge improve... 
Seeking help with the Innuos Sense app
wont be a satisfying solution    the sense app wont do it however there is a chat gpt plug in for roon,   forget the Innous a 432evo standard $3500 sounds better and is designed as a roon core and can be upgraded to a higher model.   run roo... 
Solid Tech Radius Solo 3 Audio Stand
the solid tech radius wont make an audibile diiference but footers will   when used under the components   isoacoustics good performance reasonable price  critical mass centerstage mind blowing improvement in your sound more expensive Dave a... 
What is the Current Guidance on Stereo and AV Configurations
I would never go with an older processor you may have issues with hdmi compatibility, and bugfixes and software updates for older products can be problematic,   you must match a center channel with the mains if the op has kef blades  a kef refer... 
What is the Current Guidance on Stereo and AV Configurations
we are a high end custom installer and high end two channel dealer yes you need a center channel    yes you can have one system that does both we sell primare, audio control and trinov and naim and kef  if music is really important you have a... 
Streamer / CD Player?
your best bet is an am Esoteric X05 and an external streamer   the reasons are: superior cd mechanism incredible build quality long term reliability, long term parts availability. current esoteric cd players have an incredible dac trickled ... 
Quandary
Most dealers will let you borrow an amp for free   As per pass vs benchmark the pass amplifiers are much better sounding the benchmark sound is very analytical  
PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION
we agree with oddiofyl,the Zesto Leto  ultimate, is the way to go it is a fully balanced design, so it will be great with your Bryston. it is neutral with a hint of tube warmth, it has a cool tone control to allow or system tuning. it is hologr... 
audible distortion and tube gear?
You mean even order distortion vs odd order distortion this is different Then gross Distortion think of this as lavor that the amp imparts   DAVE and Troy AUDIO Intellect Nj