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Considering switching to Tubes
Nothing wrong with well engineered tube gear. A lot of goodness in sound quality to be had with such gear. I have always enjoyed my AI preamps over the years. And there are many reputable tube gear manufacturers out there (and here on the Forum).  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
I tested another HAVE Inc. custom built DS dual Canare StarQuad integrated assembly (per “Celander Specification”). The integrated assembly is 1-ft length having an RCA male connector at one end and an RCA female connector at the other end. Burned... 
Anyone heard Schiit's Aegir?
Here is a related link:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-new-schiit-aegir-amplifier-now-shipping?highlight=Aegir 
Anyone heard Schiit's Aegir?
I heard it at AXPONA 2019 in the Schiit room. Sounded wonderful.  
Anyone heard Schiit's Aegir?
☝🏻What is the efficiency of your speakers? 
Empirical Audio Synchro mesh reclocker, anybody?
I installed the new Exogal Comet Plus into the system in place of the Theta Digital DSPro Basic IIIa DAC. The compact form factor of the Comet DAC is a great match with my Teo Audio Liquid Pre passive preamp. I love the iOS remote.  
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
OP: You are the only one who can answer your questions to your satisfaction and finality. The feedback of others has little value because their system will differ from your system. Just buy the Jay’s Audio transport and evaluate it in your system.... 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
Bigkidz likes a musical transport over an analytical one. And he didn’t like the CDT-8 Pro because it was not musical. I came away with the same conclusion and suspect it’s high jitter output as the basis for that conclusion. The Jay’s Audio CDT2 ... 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
OP: I’m speaking about the choice of transports. From your original post, I gathered you intend to keep the Jay’s Audio DAC. 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
Yeah, I just realize-read that line. In any event, you’ve already made the decision to buy a Jay’s Audio DAC. So the question is actually reduced quite a bit to the singular issue about whether a OS transport is better than a NOS transport. It see... 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
OP: what are you now using as a transport? 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
OP: I guess everyone, including you, has failed to explain or discuss the reasons to even consider a OS transport. I don’t see any inherent advantages for selecting an OS transport over a NOS transport. And those who market such OS transports fail... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
@taras22, I did catch up with High Water Sound at AXPONA 2019 after I realized he had some Teo Audio products. But I think we already chatted about this.  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
maxima95, I have a Dual Canare StarQuad digital IC with Neutrik XLR connectors. 
The Science of Cables
Typical lengths of IC’s in the Schroeder Method are 8-ft or less. At least I have enjoyed good SQ results within that range.