david_ten

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Higher End DACs
+1 to @lalitk 's advice and perspective on his post re. this >“I would be curious what ’level’ of DAC would you say is commensurate with my general Mcintosh system of c1100/611 and B&W 800 d3 speakers?is the MSB line/T+A 3100 overkill? is i... 
Higher End DACs
Well said @thyname Please let’s not turn this thread [into] a MQA debate.  
Something For The Fuse Guys ...
@serblinfan  Thank you very much for sharing your findings, comparative notes and the totality of your post. Very helpful. And for a change, something for the fuse guys... in keeping with the intent of the Thread Title, Thread Post and the OP's in... 
Innuos - New Re-Clocker
@liquidsound  Thanks for your first-hand feedback and impressions.  
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Oppo > Ares > Marantz 
Roon Nucleus internet connection
Yes the LAN output from your Google Mesh Satellite will work wired to the Nucleus or to the SonicTransporter that @tuberist mentions above (and to other similar options). 
Innuos - New Re-Clocker
I had to back out of an in-home audition this past weekend. Rescheduled for early March. I'll report back.The math works if one already owns a Zenith or another unit to pair the Reclocker with. 
ADD-Powr by Coherence Systems --- Power Conditioning Products
Another post highlighting the pairing / synergy between the Sorcer and SR. In this case with SR's power cables. 
To integrate or not...
@infection   Since you are considering tubed integrateds, take a look at Lyric out of Germany.I've gone back and forth between integrateds and separates many times. No correct nor wrong approach. Just a choice. 
The “They are here” vs “You are there” sound topic
Our very own Quantum Mechanics Audiophile Observer Effect... : ) 
Whats playing on your system today?
Ash  ---  Ibeyi   (Afro-Cuban, Alt R&B/Indie Rock/Electronic) 
Higher End DACs
to be clear, you find some similarities between DCA and T+A house sound? How would you generalize?@ufguy73 I do not find similarities (between dCS and T+A)...IF I define "similarities" by sound signature. dCS clearly makes wonderful and high perfo... 
small footprint Class A mono blocks and pre amplifier
Bakoon AMP-13R of South Korea / Japan. Approximately USD $6K for this integrated (SE inputs). Class A/B (I think, but not sure). +1 on @charles1dad 's Valvet recommendation.  
Damping Plates
@mesch I’d ask Eden Sound. I cannot offer direct comparative insight since I don’t have the cork base. The elastomer is very grippy. The surface of the (your) component will also play a role. I’m sure you will be fine with either application, howe... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Mehraab  --- Loga Ramin Torkian  (Persian, New Age, Electronic)