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Bricasti M3 w/network card vs USB
I have had the M3 for a couple of years and have used both inputs.  The network input is noticeably better. Bricasti also recommends the network input over USB. I forget their reasoning, but I am sure they would be happy to share if you give them ... 
Bricasti M3 In the house
Wow, I have the same set up and just got it all running last night - small world.I am also using ethernet and comparing the M3 to the PS Audio Direct Stream.  Initial impressions are favorable.Keep us posted.Thanks 
Stereo Amp
FYI - There is a review of the STR on Hometheaterreview that briefly compares the JC5. 
Vandersteen Treo CT, Pair of Sub threes and Lyngdorf TDAI 3400
I am in a similar situation, so this is a great thread.  I really like  the Aesthetix Mimas suggestion and will be following along.Regarding the Lyndgorf, it isn't voiced with Vandersteen but I believe it does have a built-in high pass that can be... 
Parasound Halo Integrated vs Yamaha AS2100
You might want to check out newrecordday. I think he has reviewed both. 
"Silence before the storm" review Monitor Audio Pl-500
bo1972 - could you discuss Monitor Audio’s view on time and phase? They don’t ever mention it and you seem to be in the "know". 
Music Server
I am an Antipodes owner, so I thought I would comment.I have never used version 1, but version 2 is easy to use and set-up.  The provided directions are good and you might want to check them out via the Antipodes website to get a feel for the proc... 
Speaker cables for SF Cremona Ms
I went through multiple cables when I had the Cremonas. I settled on Grover Huffman. 
D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
Has anyone compared single ended vs. balanced? Does it make a difference with the D-sonic M3 amps?Thanks, 
In search of a new integrated
I just sold my Cremonas. I wonder...Anyway, I think placement is very important. In fact, I think the Cremonas are every bit as placement sensitive as my Magnepan 3.7s.Regarding electronics - I had good luck with Parasound Halo and Krell, medium l... 
Transport for PS Audio PW DAC
There is a new review of the MK II linked in the community section of the PS audio web site. This review might be helpful because it talks about the various inputs. 
Transport for PS Audio PW DAC
Another option - you could upgrade to the MK 2 version of the PWD and use the NativeX feature. This reduces jitter and should narrow the differences between transports. 
Legacy SE versus Vandersteen Quatros
I hear very little about how the Legacy’s image. Could anyone comment? I like the Quatros because of their imaging, but not enough to write a check due to other issues 
Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC
I would be interested to know how the Metrum compares without a low jitter stream and without upsampling – not that I would be opposed to purchasing something like the Empirical Pase Car, but even that doesn’t upsample.So if anyone has comments…th... 
Review: Sonus Faber Cremona Speaker
Maybe I could add a bit to this discussion. The Cremonas have a slight bump in the low end frequency response. The bump can be seen in some of the measurements. This isn't much of an issue by itself, but if the electronics, cables, or room acousti...