bivhopkins

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Streamers under $1500
How about an old iPhone streaming to a good DAC?  
Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
@mahgister, my apologies. Sometimes sarcasm doesn’t read well, my mistake. Also, I did not know English is not your first language. i will be more mindful. Regards Biv  
Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
@mahgister, be concise. Also, you are in no position to lecture on kindness; you’ve been abrasive with great consistency.   
Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
@mahgister stop talking   
Valhalla2 vs Freya+ as a preamp
@artemus_5 John, thank you for expanding on that. It makes more sense now. I’m just going to have to order it and if the difference is imperceivable - it goes back. Thank you for explaining this   
Valhalla2 vs Freya+ as a preamp
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Valhalla2 vs Freya+ as a preamp
@artemus_5 ouch! Let’s start again. My name is John, nice to meet you. I looked at your system and it is mighty impressive. I believe you that it sounds great.  I’m new to this hobby. I just asked if anyone had first hand experience with the produ... 
Valhalla2 vs Freya+ as a preamp
@artemus_5 parasound works fine but I’ve always been curious about tubes. I had the Valhalla on hand and according to Schiit it can do double duty as a preamp. Curiosity got the better of me and It also sounded better than the parasound. I’m sure ... 
Valhalla2 vs Freya+ as a preamp
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Valhalla2 vs Freya+ as a preamp
Valhalla 2 as a preamp and Parasound Halo Integrated’s power section as the power amp. Speakers are Ascend Acoustics RAAL Ribbon Towers.  Technics SL 1200 with an AT440mlb to a Parasound Zphono XRM.  Qobuz via old iPhone to an Audioquest Dragonfl... 
EXTRA! EXTRA!! Millercarbon Proven Wrong!!! Read all about it! EXTRA! EXTRA!!
Miller, thank you for the explanation of the tweeter/mid design. All good 
EXTRA! EXTRA!! Millercarbon Proven Wrong!!! Read all about it! EXTRA! EXTRA!!
“Duh, please try to keep up”?  That’s not very friendly.  I didn’t know.  Let’s be honest- they do look like tweeters.  Who’s with me? Were they costly? If so I’m sure they sound fantastic because they’re a bit lacking in the looks department.  
EXTRA! EXTRA!! Millercarbon Proven Wrong!!! Read all about it! EXTRA! EXTRA!!
Miller, as suggested I took a look at your system; quite impressive. You’ve gone to great lengths to weed out all potential problems distortions etc. However the multiple tweeters on the Tektons look like a notch filter/phasing nightmare. You may ... 
Speaker design, KenjiT and others.
KenjiT. I’m new here but I must admit I quickly learned your name is one to look for. I love your Jedi level trolling. Keep up all you do for us. Hugs 
Unbelievable 3-D imaging sound
Preslisa64, don’t listen to anyone. Enjoy your system.