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audphile1

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Back to the DAC
That’s great! I just bought a Bricasti M3 again. After I sold my M3 with network card I had 2 DACs - PS Audio DSD Mk1 and Chord Hugo TT2. I really missed the Bricasti sound - transparency, clarity, even balance top to bottom and natural presentati... 
McIntosh MC312 vs. ARC Reference 150
To me McIntosh is a bit warmer and duller sounding than the ARC.  In my experience ARC is bigger sounding than the McIntosh with more details and better soundstage. McIntosh gives you a nice overall picture but ARC digs deeper into the recording. ... 
Back to the DAC
@navyachts so now that you’ve had your M1S2 for a long enough time to get a feel for it, are you happy with the choice you’ve made?  
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC
I had Qutest and now have TT2 - 100% a very nice step up.   
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC
Another recommendation in the $5,000 price range is the Bricasti M3. Excellent DAC. Made in the USA. Linear power supply so no need to worry about buying external one.  
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC
I would recommend against modding a component. You’re buying a completely different DAC. It’s not Weiss anymore and you put yourself in a situation where you may not like the DAC and It’s going to be extremely hard to sell. Not many buyers like mo... 
Chord Dave Dbnc connect issue
My pleasure! Enjoy that nice setup!!!  
Chord Dave Dbnc connect issue
Told you bad or wrong cables.   
Transparent Audio power cords
  squared80 92 posts 09-13-2024 at 04:30pm  Newsflash: power cords won't change the sound.   Fake news!      
Amplifier recommendation
Coda mudrange is crystal clear without grain and without glare. It’s also a fast and dynamic sounding amp. The warmth of Class A comes thru in the sweetness of the highs but without sacrificing the extension. Tonal accuracy is awesome with Coda. I... 
Battle of the Older DAC
OP for around $2k put Bryston BDA-3 on your list. Also don’t shy away from the older PS Audio DSD DAC.   
Amplifier recommendation
I owned Coda CSiB integrated and it’s an amazing amp. Built on the No.8 platform with essentially the 07 preamp built in. Amazing sound. Plenty of flexibility with 3 versions to choose from to match the speakers you own. My highest recommendation.... 
Transparent Audio power cords
@mwh777 that’s a really nice system.  so if I understand correctly, the new power cords result in your system sounding leaner but do not aggravate your hearing condition. There are also some qualities that you enjoy with the new sound.  Are the co... 
Transparent Audio power cords
I owned DNA-0.5 Deluxe, DNA-125 and DNA-225 stock and modified. These amps are very musical and engaging. You can make it work with the focals but you will need to find the right combination of components and cables. I used ARC LS-25 and Ref1 with... 
Transparent Audio power cords
@mwh777 it is possible that the better/newer power cords are better balanced top to bottom and you are used to the sound of your system with the older Transparent cords. How much time have you given yourself to adjust to new sound to be 100% sure ...