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Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
Bob's Graphene cables are the real deal and well worth the wait! 
New Bel Canto REF600M using NCORE
I haven't heard the REF600M myself, but all accounts I've read from those that have claim that they are a significant step forward from the previous BC models. The company felt so strongly about it to discontinue the more costly REF1000M since the... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Despite the reports of its exceptional sound, there is one operational issue I have with DAVE is described on page ten of its manual:Dave has two menu options specifically tailored for PCM or DSD playback. You can play both PCM and DSD music using... 
Magnepan's 1.7i c/w 2 DWM bass panels v 3.7i
ahendler took the words right out of my mouth and is absolutely correct. I would only add that the 3.7i offers a real improvement over earlier versions in dynamics and more seamless driver integration. 
Tidal 60 day free trial
They still offer a discounted value plan if you prepay for six months at $16.99 per month. http://tidal.com/us/try-now-c  
Parasound JC3+ or Audia Flight Phono
I haven't had the JC3+ in my system, but can attest to the superb quality and sonics of the Flight Phono. It can provide enough gain for even the lowest output cartridges without the use of a step up transformer. The sound is very fluid and dynami... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
On the distributor's website it shows the DAVE's US retail is $16,000, but I recall reading that it's ~$13,500 without the machined base. 
Andra Day !
Very nice track, and the album is available on Tidal. Thanks for sharing it! http://listen.tidal.com/album/50163369 
It's Back - Technics SL-1200 MKGAE
I read elsewhere that the price is expected to be around $10K, much higher than many were expecting from Technics. 
Anyone extensively test filters on latest Bricasti
Nice that someone agrees with me on an audio forum! ;~) 
Clearaudio Concerto V2
There are a couple of things you could try... You didn't specify how you have the loading set on the Elevator, so if you can try a lower setting which will reduce the high frequency output. Even though you set the SRA 'by the book' to 92 degrees, ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I should also mention that several dealers have compared the PWT to other much more expensive competition and the PWT was found to play in the same league. It's a great value and at its best when combined with a high end DAC like the Bricasti. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I run the PS Audio PerfectWave Transport into my Bricasti M1 DAC and find the combination to easily outperform my PC which has been optimized as a dedicated server feeding the M1 via USB. I recommend using the AES/EBU digital connection between th... 
B&W D3s have landed
Sonus faber and B&W speakers have very different sound qualities. I greatly prefer the SFs for their inherent musicality and very involving sound, while a different listener will prefer the B&W sound. To each their own, listen and make you... 
B&W 'New' 800 Series
I recall Bo1972 was previously using and proclaiming the excellence of Onkyo and Integra preamp processors as being the holy grail in achieving his '3D' sound objectives.