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Beginner Audiophile. How to chose a right amp? Recommendation for my setup?
Adcom is a good choice however B&K ST-140 has the biggest bang for the buck in audio recommended by audiophiles that own pieces in the $5k and above mark.Look up the reviews.Cheers! 
P.S. Audio B.H.K. 300 Mono Amps, B.H.K. Preamplifiers, PS Audio Dac
@stringreen Totally understand, audio has no one size fits all however all bring something unique to the table and trust me I have had most of them listed above:) 
P.S. Audio B.H.K. 300 Mono Amps, B.H.K. Preamplifiers, PS Audio Dac
@bdcody01My opening statement after reviewing highly acclaimed dacs is that the PS Audio DirectStream Dac with its FPGA updates is that it constantly being upgraded over the air. The hardware is definitely to notch offering excellent connectivity ... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
Going to switch back to my P.S.Audio BHK 300 Monos today to compare my P.S.Audio DirectStream Dac running the latest Snowmass update direct to amp ti see if the effect will be the same as my ARC 160S without the Bhk Preamplifier. Stay tuned. 
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
@dpac996 Took your advice on the MSB Discrete Dac. Cant wait.Cheers  
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
My main system is Audio Research 160S with a P.S. Audio BHK Signature Preamp and Directstream Dac with Bridge ll playing through a pair of Focal Sopra ll in a room size 12x15. After quite a bit of system rolling this has been the best synergy in m... 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@stringreen Thank you. Would you know or recommend anyone that can build a set for me?Cheers 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
Does anyone have any experience with Cardas Clear Beyond Interconnect? 
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
@dpac996 Thanks for sharing, I will see about getting a demo piece in if possible. 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
After careful review and 30 amplifiers later I have decided to stick with the Audio Research Reference 160S. As of today there is nothing out there that can come close the $20k plus price point and much above. I will admit that I was never a tub... 
Looking for the Best Integrated High Current Amplifier 250-300 WPC
Ok, so now I'm thinking Gryphon Diablo or Pass Pass Lab's 250-INT.  
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
@audiotroy I am on a mission to try the Lumin x1 against the Esoteric N-01. I truly hope it does give it a run for the money, I could really use that 6K savings:) 
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
I was fortunate to have had an opportunity to A/B the Esoteric Grandioso K1 which is the Same Dac as the N-01 against the DCS Vilvaldi. We listened to them back to back for over 4 hours and I must say that the Esoteric hands down was the most musi... 
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
@dznutz @audiotroy I will be doing a group panel blind test with the Esoteric Gradioso KY which is the same as the N-01 Dac against the DSC Vivaldi this Friday. The only thing missing would be the Lumin X1. Wish I could have heard them all togethe... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
Tough one as I love the pass 160.8. Luxman on the other hand is one hell of an amp as it lean's a bit more musical tube like imho than the 160.8 but again that's my opinion. The music you listen to, the volume that you listen at as well as your ro...