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Looking at best option for 20-25k for DAC Streamer combo
I have to believe the Cary’s are not going to be what you are looking for. I moved on from a Cary DMS 700 to a Bricasti M3 and they are in different leagues. Cary’s will always sound nice but not get you that last 10% of resolution or dynamics.  ... 
Gustard R26 on sale
Try to find a US distributor. It cost me 240 plus duty to get the famous Musitec Dac back to them. They also wanted to charge a re-stocking.     
Streamers/DACs
Ok so as an owner of Persona 5F’s and former owner of Cary DMS 700 and the Lumin T2 I can definitely help you out. Also had the Aurender N series of streamers and Aurender A10 combo.  Please pm me and would be glad to give you my take.  Russ  
Shipping 80lb amps.
Thanks for the suggestions.  Agree on Klaus's packaging.. very average.   
EtherRegen question
Wtb please google Uptone Etheregen. Go to their sponsored forum. You will learn everything you need to know.   
EtherRegen question
The Melco has an Ethernet in and out. Melco>Etheregen>Bricasti M3. All Ethernet based.  No USB   Using Roon as a controller . Melco set up as a Nas .  Getting the benefits of Melco’s excellent filtering and the ER ‘s magic.   
EtherRegen question
I believe you will want to run it in between the Antipodes and the Lumin. Check out their sponsored forum for more info.  I have mine set up between a Melco server and a Bricasti M3 w/Network card. Sounds great and got a nice little bump by adding... 
$5K DAC OPTIONS
Take a look at Bricasti M3 w/network card. If you are streaming from the services it is all you need  I had a Musetec 005 in the house at the same time and they are not even in the same league.  You get  rid of issues of USB , Made in America with... 
Looking for a streamer/DAC
I have had the following DAC/Streamer combo's   Aurender A10.   Lumin T2 Cary 600 Cary 700 Currently have a Bricasti M3 w/ network card.  Please Pm if I can help. Too many variables to discuss all these machines.    
Townshend pod answer needed
So each pod is loaded for a specific weight of the piece of equipment you are using them on.   If one of the pods sits underneath the 10 lb transformer of a power amp the 3 other pods have to be adjusted to level that piece.  If you are using unde... 
Listening notes on Soekris 2541 DAC and Bricasti M3 DAC
USB input?   Single ended or XLR outs? Filters ?   Just want to get a better grip on how you are comparing the dacs  I have a M3 w/ network card and the Ethernet input sound much more open than USB. XLR outputs sound better than the single ended ... 
Improving Comcast modem signal
I hear ya. It just works and I am tech challenged. I will try a decent 12 v LPS and see if I get a nice bump  
Improving Comcast modem signal
Anybody come up with an LPS for the latest Xfinity cable modem? I bought an iFI DC purifier but it did not have proper adapters with it. Would really like to try a LPS if anybody knows of a fit.  thanks  
Power cord for Bricasti M3
Sorry. I play everything NDSD DSD.  So I guess it is upconverting flac and wav files.  with no remote I am not getting up to change setting for different file types.  NDSD DSD just seems to work  
Well I joined the Silversmith FIDELIUM Speaker cable club today
Loved my Fideliums, Had to pay double the price to significantly better them. ( Townshend Fractal 1) No matter what could never get them to look good on risers. Even the Audiquest which are pretty cool for ribbons   The Newer binding posts amps c...