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MSB Diamond DAC V
@gregm Thank you for that input. Totally not what I would want to be surprised with hence the question to you guys for real answers before I waste time and money. Thanks again.  
MSB Diamond DAC V
Spoke to Fred at Lampizator and he says that the Big 7 is the way to go. Ballanced, volume control direct to the amp and call it a day. Its a tempting proposition but afraid it won’t be the Pacific and the other drawback is i love ethernet. 
MSB Diamond DAC V
@tomic601 Yes, I did.  
MSB Diamond DAC V
Ouch, totally not what I was looking for. I listen to a broad range of music minus Classical, Country, and Rap. All else is fair game and my next Dac must play well in that arena as well as coexisting wit either solid state our tube.Thank you for ... 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
Going to give NRG Custom Cables The 5 power cord a try, I am hearing really good things about the company, Any comments out there? 
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
@ufguy73I can tell you that the Grandioso is totally one of the best if not the best I have ever heard second to the Lampinzator Golden gate. As you already know the N-01 is the Grandioso without the transport. The only one that has totally peeked... 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
Whitecamaoss made a good point and this is why most are tired of B.S. Reviews from paid or compensated reviews.So I was sent this conversation by a friend of mine.... This is a very interesting thread that just opened up ... It looks like this is ... 
Would you donate a dollar to have these Members Review a Product?
My vote would go to Whitecamaoss. IMHO, he most certainly deserves to be on that list and without a doubt deserves more than $1.00 with all he goes through to give his honest un-bias review. 
Best Class A / Class AB SS Power Amplifiers between $5000-$10,000
Look, no further if your budget will allow the BHK Monos. 
Looking for the Best &10K-20K Retail S/S 250 WPC Or Above Class A/B Amplifier
@teo_audioVery well said. I currently have a Audio Research Refrence 160S which I strongly believe is the Finest Tube Amplifier Ever Made! You described  it to the T."It has to do with dynamic expression and micro dynamic expression as tied to lin... 
Looking for the Best &10K-20K Retail S/S 250 WPC Or Above Class A/B Amplifier
@rpelusoI had them and they were Excellent. I didn’t mention it above as they are considered a Hybrid. My curiosity has me wondering if there is any S/S in class A/B that can top it. 
Best Class A / Class AB SS Power Amplifiers between $5000-$10,000
What is your budget? 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@dynaquest4 I am not here to knock why or how people spend there money or get swallowed and swayed by ego and imagination created by marketing and flamboyant audio writers that play on words and illusions that play tricks on your mind. To each the... 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
It's not about the money, it's about the "REAL" audible return for the $$$$$.$$. That is where I was going with the thread.  
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@geoffkaitOk, you win.