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Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Thought this new review of the Bricasti M1 Network Player would be of interest here. http://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/bricasti-design-m1-network-player/  
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Just a word of caution regarding Light Harmonic Labs in the following thread I came across and thought it would be of interest here. I have no personal experience with them but thought that potential buyers of their product should be aware of thei... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I believe that the PS Audio DSMP will only play the DSD stream from SACDs when connected via I2S to their own DirectStream DAC, but not when connected to other DACs like the Bricasti. Some other DACs like the Bryston BDA-3 will play the DSD stream... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Playback Designs currently offers the Merlot DAC in their Sonoma series and has announced their higher end Dream series at recent shows. There is no current DAC from PD below the Merlot DAC. http://www.playbackdesigns.com/ 
ortofon 2m bronze vs rega Exact 2 cartridge
@tommy89 - You've got a very honest dealer, what he told you is true. The Black's Shibata stylus profile is much more critical of exact VTA than the line contact stylus in the Bronze, and that is not easily accommodated by using spacers with the R... 
Ortofon quintet vs. cadenza series
Ciamara is right on the money, the Cadenza line is significantly more refined than the Quintet line as you would expect given their price differential. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
An update regarding MQA support on the PS Audio Bridge II, they are still working on getting MQA approval and may be able to implement full MQA decoding, it’s uncertain at this point according to their forum. Sounds like they may release their Hur... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
@fsmithjack - I see that the Bricasti M5 is now shown on their site: http://http//www.bricasti.com/en/consumer/m5.php but I don’t have any knowledge regarding their availability.@ozzy - From what I’ve read on the PS Audio forums I believe that wit... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
According to reports from AXPONA where the new Bricasti M5 was first shown, it will retail for $2,000. I also read elsewhere that its functionality may be available as an optional update to M1 DACs by the addition of a new internal board for $1,00... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
dragon_vibe - Really appreciate sharing your comments and experience! When mentioning your preference for the PD Merlot you've specified for DSD. How do you find it to perform with PCM files? I've seen the same thing mentioned elsewhere regarding ... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
I've been an owner of Bob's products since back in the day of his Unity Audio signature speakers and now of his unique and excellent cable designs. He is a man of true integrity and dedication to his work; the industry is better with his involvement. 
Bryston BDA-3
Depending upon the recording some discs are reproduced with more apparent detail with upsampling on, but I generally prefer the sound with it off listening to the native sampling rates. 
Bryston BDA-3
As a point of reference I run the BDA-3 DAC using a PS Audio PerfectWave Transport for disc playback with excellent results. The PWT plays both CDs as well as hi-res PCM files burned to DVD-R discs. 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
tommylion - That's what we all say! Admitting you have a problem is the first step towards recovery, but most of us audiophiles are not looking to recover since we're too busy enjoying the tunes! 
Please help a rookie –used amps for magnepan 3.7?
partel - While the Rogue Atlas would technically be able to drive the Maggies and sound fine at reasonable levels, they really come to life when driven by amps with significantly more power than that. The M-180 amps would be much better suited to ...