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Benchmark Media Systems. Right or wrong
Benchmark Media Systems has an opinion. That’s all it is. Not right. Not wrong. As a manufacturer they should probably stay out of this though.   
Should we care if a piece of equipment comes from a pet-free, kid-free, smoke-free home?
@mahgister I have to praise you for your posts responding to fascist free household requirement. You nailed it. The communists/socialists/anarchists/facsists etc. of the world who disregard history drive their idiotic narrative here and fuel the d... 
Quite a few Bricasti M21 DACs for sale cheap
Actually Bricasti doesn’t recommend upsampling before the DAC. I believe it’s in the manual. They’re of the opinion that the DAC sounds best when fed the original bitrate. I tried upsampling to DSD using Lumin U1 Mini and the built in network card... 
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
@benanders that whole sentence sums up your stance on this matter. I literally took nothing out of context. I don’t know what you mean by “behavior”.  Once again, I’m enjoying this hobby and how my system sounds. I wish you the same.   
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
Tony that’s so the blind tests can be conducted. If the ATM doesn’t feature braille , ATM doesn’t exist.   
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
I pasted some placards throughout my neighborhood stating I am looking for blind testers. No one called yet.   
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
@benanders … I’m not denying anything (I haven’t formally tested for it … this further solidifies what I said above. So here’s the rub…I do not need my entire zip code to hear the changes in my system and nod their heads in approval before I f... 
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
@benanders I respect that you remain respectfully doubtful. that’s totally fine. I shared the video as I found it interesting and thought it would be enjoyed by some of the folks here. I had no intention to use it to prove anything to you or other... 
Network Acoustics Muon 2 USB or Better
Add Audience to your list. Excellent USB.   
Quite a few Bricasti M21 DACs for sale cheap
I think even the M3 has a one bit DSD converter which is selected by switching to NDSD option. That’s native DSD. You can toggle between it and the PCM. Or may be it’s implemented differently in M21.   
Quite a few Bricasti M21 DACs for sale cheap
@tvad thanks!  
Quite a few Bricasti M21 DACs for sale cheap
@tvad would you say the M21 and M1S2 delta sigma DAC are more or less identical or is the difference is obvious? I’m looking to try either the 21 or the S2. Not in rush and can wait until I’m ready to swing for the 21. Thanks!  
Opinions on PS Audio Direct Stream DAC (Mk 1)
@shooter41 try DH Labs.   
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
AZ Absolute Copper are great interconnects! I had these in my system for a while. Amazing bass and mids with excellent top end. It should solve the hard treble.   
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
@wlutke sounds like you’re on the right track within the set boundaries. In your case I would highly recommend the AZ Matrix Ref II as a starting point. They’re smooth and natural sounding cables, slightly on a warm side. Should be a good match. G...