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How Do Amps Affect Soundstage?
Nelson Pass uses a technique of adding an out of phase 2nd harmonic distortion to his designs. This will give you more spatial information and the feeling that the notes are in the air.   
Picking Speakers 20k-30k
After listening to the TIDAL Contriva G3 at High End audio Munich 2023, I would look at the Vimberg Mino/tonda speakers.   
High end speakers at low volume
Yes, I choose Pass Labs INT 25 for that reason as I also listen to 60-70dbs most of the time. My speakers are Sonus faber olympica 2 rated at 88dbs/1v/1m. I can assure you that this combination is very satisfying at low levels. It feels the room a... 
High end speakers at low volume
So many wrong answers here.. High sensitivity speakers doesn't necessary mean better sound at low volume. While sensitivity is one aspect to consider, it doesn't solely determine the overall sound quality of a speaker at low volume. As some one... 
Munich High End Show Report 2023 !
WOW.. REAL SHOCKER the "PROAC K-1's" was the best Monitor speakers at Munich 2023 beating out the Highly Highly Raved TAD Monitors that all the Audio Reviewers say are the Holy Grail of all Monitors !  While I can agree ProAc speakers sounded n... 
Poll: Most impactful component
1. Room 2. Speaker position 3. Everything else  
TEAC UD-701 vs NT-505 vs ?
@vinylcat @rblnr good to know! :)   
Pass Labs Int 25 vs Int 60
@shahram Around 35sq meters. You can see it on my virtual system  
Pass Labs Int 25 vs Int 60
I use my INT-25 With 88dbs Sonus Faber olympica II. It sound so damn good at any volume level. Plenty of power as well  
What can beat Wilson XVX for less money?
There are many speakers that are on the same level with XVX for half the price. To Name few of them: Marten Coltrane/Mingus series, TAD Reference series,  Vimberg audio, Von Schweikert audio, YG Acoustics.. etc  
TEAC UD-701 vs NT-505 vs ?
I'm really sorry to hear some of you having a problems with the UD 701N network module. I have mine for about a month and I've never experienced any problem related to the network or anything else. I'm using it on a daily basis mostly Tidal connec... 
TEAC UD-701 vs NT-505 vs ?
I recently purchased the TEAC UD-701N and I am extremely pleased with its excellent qualities, particularly the transparency of vocals, resolution, and clarity. The unit is currently in the burn-in process, so I anticipate even further improvement... 
How much should I spend on a new DAC
I recently purchased the TEAC UD-701N and I am extremely pleased with its excellent qualities, particularly the transparency of vocals, resolution, and clarity. The unit is currently in the burn-in process, so I anticipate even further improvement... 
TEAC UD-701 vs NT-505 vs ?
@vinylcat ​​​​​​ I'm seriously considering the UD 701N. Could you confirm that it supports Tidal connect?   
How much should I spend on a new DAC
Thank you everyone for your comments. I will probably pull the trigger on the TEAC UD-701N next week. It have 4 linear power supplies, Two for the left and right channel for the analog output, one for the network module (streamer) and one for the ...