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OPPO Sonica DAC to Lumin D2 Upgrade
Jacked not inferring you are a newbie, however, did you use the D1 or D2 without transcoding? Many people don’t play with that function. Also you may be correct that the upgraded power cord which we did use with the D2 and its circuit improvennts ... 
OPPO Sonica DAC to Lumin D2 Upgrade
Actually no, the D2’s upgraded processor allows for higher rate DSD transcoding which makes the D2 sound better providing you are using the transcoding feature if you are not then yes their would be less improvements sonically.Other improvements i... 
Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar)
The Lypinski were really good, I don't know if anyone sells them or they are even in business.If you want a speaker with great midrange look at ATC, Harbeth and Dynaudio, all of these tend to sound wonderful in the midrangeChoosing a great set of ... 
KEF for Near-field?
Matrix We have the new R series and the Reference and although they are similar the R series is still far superior in every way.The take away from the design is how much smoother and better integrated the new R series is over the older R series.We... 
KEF for Near-field?
Mr. Feil,The OP is asking about KEF loudspeakers we are replying about KEF loudspeakers and consideing we have all the models on discussion means we are experts at addressing this question.Wether the poster wants to purchase anything from us is hi... 
Integrated Amps - Ayre vs Pass Labs
Gibalok, make sure you get a demo of the Ayre gear with your Neat speakers, Ayre gear tends to be very low coloration , and your Neat speakers use a Titantium tweeter which can be a bit peaky so you may prefer a warmer more colored type of present... 
Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar)
Good recomendation on ATC we are an ATC dealer and the speakers have a very natural midrange with good detail, not as transparent as the KEF or Paradigms but they are supremely natural and very well balanced speakers.You can go with a set of ATC S... 
KEF for Near-field?
Matrix we are a long time Kef dealer with all the models you are considering on display.You have a few options if money is the driving considering run to get the R300 for $1,200.00 they are more musical then the LS 50 and have more bass. They are ... 
OPPO Sonica DAC to Lumin D2 Upgrade
Jpdk the D1 with an S/booster is nothing like a Lumin D2 the D2 sonically is far superior sounding to the original D1 and benefits from a completely redesigned unit with improvements made accross the board with a revised power supply, analog board... 
Turntable recommendation for a new guy
Go for the Rega. With a Rega table you have a fantastic arm that is worth almost the price of the table.You can always upgrade latter by taking the arm off the table and moving to another table.Dave and TroyAudio Doctor NJ 
OPPO Sonica DAC to Lumin D2 Upgrade
Jreale we can arrange for an in home demo so can most dealers.You should really spend some quality time with a D2 in your home it is a fantastic product.Dave and TroyAudio Doctor NJ 
Help with Preamp Selection and Network player
Oddfyi and Mes we have a right to post and you should ask the op if we what we are saying is beneficial. I mean how many dealers sell Cary.ATC, and Naim? Go to ATC page and checkOddfyi believe it or not not everyone replies to our posts and purcha... 
Nottingham Spacedeck vs Rega Planar 8 vs Technics SL1200G
Fsmithjack did u get the new version of the RP 8? 
Experience with usher dancer BE-20 diamond
We sold Usher for years a well set up set of be 10 or 20 will outperform most 20k-30k speakers.Incredible drivers and cabinetsDave and TroyAudio Doctor NJ 
Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns
Austinbob right on the money on old Denon is not up to snuff considering the rest of the gear this man has. Cables and new digital, a tube based dac might be nice to listen to the Mytek Manhatten is very very good, a bit on the clean and detailed ...