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What is the single best pre amp you have ever hear
CAT Legend 
Playback Designs
I also have a modded Oppo and it's no where near the sonic equivalent of our MPS-5 
Playback Designs
No, you can't run the MPS-5 direct. 
Playback Designs
I have the MPS-5 and use it with my Sonoma and Sequoia systems. No noise that I hear and what they're telling you about filtering is incorrect. I have the FFT plots to prove it. The unit IS filtered, but it's a very gentle filter. 
Subwoofer that can blend with Wilson Sophias?
I have 2 WatchDog subs. You can usually pick them up reasonably second-hand 
BEST DIGITAL AES/EBU CABLES - 2011
I have all JPS Aluminata in the studio. I've tried lots of cable from Mogami to Transparent. 
Anyone using a USB DSD DAC?
We use the Tascam and Korg MR2000s units all the time. The advantage that the Tascam has over the Korg is that you can use outboard converters (ie. Grimm, Meitner) if you don't like the sound of the onboard converters. The advantage that the Korg ... 
Tascam DV-RA1000HD Hi-Resolution Recorder
We use the Tascam and Korg MR2000s units all the time. The advantage that the Tascam has over the Korg is that you can use outboard converters (ie. Grimm, Meitner) if you don't like the sound of the onboard converters. The advantage that the Korg ... 
how to ship a large 160lb subwoofer?
I second Pilot Freight. Have shipped everywhere from in-state to Australia. 
Korg tascam etc. recorders any comments?
a Mac mini will output DSD over USB via iTunes 
Anyone try the new Parasound Phono Stage?
in the new Stereophile, Fremer listens to it along side the Allnic, Pass Labs and Ypsilon 
WHAT ABOUT CLOCKS?
If using an outboard clock on a DAC makes it sound better, then somethng was broken or they didn't design it correctly to begin with. 
Playback Designs vs. Berkeley
"What MH unit did you use and what soundcard was in the Mac Pro to output AES/EBU?Where the DACs connected directly to active monitors/amps?"Kana813: We were using the Sonic 305 which is a Sonic branded ULN-8 with a Lynx AES16 card. The DAC's were... 
Playback Designs vs. Berkeley
"If you've compared the MH UNL-8/LIO-8 to the PD MPD-5, whatwas system?Most audiophiles that are using the MH UNL-8/LIO-8 as a DAC/preamp are feeding it via firewire from a Mac using Amarra playback software"The system was a Mac Pro using FW to th... 
Playback Designs vs. Berkeley
I've heard and used the MH converters a number of times doing location recording. It's a great, but it doesn't hold a candle to the PD or even the Grimm, AX24 or even the Meitners.