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Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
Yes Caniebfrank,Lets looks at some companies using FPGA as part of their designs. It seems that almost every model of product that uses FPGA at some point comes out with new hardware to suppliant the older models. A FPGA means you can easily alter... 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
Ozzy you totally miss the essence of the conversation.Real innovation is accomplished by upgrading hardware if you have maximized your design then firmware upgrades in the case of PS is changing the flavor of the sound based on who knows what?Chan... 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
Ozzy chasing firmware is rather a sad indictment of a design.A mature design shouldn’t require or necessisate a constant every six month new magic firmware in order to upgrade the sound quality.Either you have a design figured out or you don’t.Com... 
New DAC has transformed my music collection.
Shefwed, You just discovered that shopping by review is bull pucky. It is all about system matching. The Chord sound is extremely detailed, Exposure electronics classic British sound warm, punchy, more about flow and emotion than detail. So you ju... 
Naim N272 or the Vega G2..that is the question!
Really apples and oranges. Naim is known for having a warm, punchy sound that is really different than most other companies. The NAC 272 is a real preamplifier with multiple ins and outs for analog and is of course a fully active analog preamplifi... 
Looking for advice on streaming
Can you return the Hegel 
GE Triton One vs. One-R
Ricisme,We have been on the fence concerning Golden Ear for years.We have loved the idea of what the loudspeakers represent in terms of bass repsonse, and performance for the price.We have never loved the Triton 1 whenever we have demoed them at o... 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
 Lilchris why is the sponsered content?Lets see T+A largest high end manufacturer in Germany 110 employees 14 full time German Engineers 40 year old company known for developling all of its own proprietary technolgiesHV technology designed to emu... 
Best integrated/power amplifier under $6000
Okay lets get some input data. We know you have headphones, what is the source you are using?You mentioned just a power amp so what would the rest of the components be?If you like Ribbons you lean towards cleaner clearer sound correct?Which dac wi... 
Kimber 12tc incompatibility with ayre my-r twenty
Gdnrbob,No. what works on Vandys does not work on Blades. The Blades are much more detailed with a greater emphasis on a clear midrange and extended top. Most Vandys sound distinctly soft on the top with a much  greater emphasis on warmth in the m... 
Need Suggestions
Personally we wouldn't recommend this move. One of the best sounding speakers at Axpona is available at $36k which is the new Vimberg Tonda. The Tonda was extraordinary, in terms of both its musicality, and value for money. The build quality is of... 
Kimber 12tc incompatibility with ayre my-r twenty
The Kimber cables you have are not up to the standards of your system anyway. 
Best integrated/power amplifier under $6000
What is the rest of your system 
Best integrated/power amplifier under $6000
Db2 the Op is looking for an integrated amp.  
Best integrated/power amplifier under $6000
Akg the Rega is a very nlce product.Please note 0 units for sale used.Vs Coda available now also how do you know it would sound better then the Coda?Dave and TroyAudio Doctor Coda dealers