david_ten

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Higher End DACs
@ufguy73   It's good to see you considering the T+A SDV 3100 HV.  As you already know, you can add a Transport ahead of it, should discs be important.As a standalone unit, it offers you streaming (and more), the digital to analog conversion, and a... 
Higher End DACs
@ufguy73 and @mikelavigne   Thank you for your detailed and thorough responses. Very helpful!ufguy73:    Take a look at CH Precision as well. The C1 specifically. Their lineup will address your needs should you want to go for in-house synergy as y... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Soutak  ---  Aziza Brahim  (African Traditions / Desert Blues) 
What are you streaming tonight?
+1 re. Trilok Gurtu 
Damping Plates
@mesch   The Isodamp Elastomer. 
Damping Plates
@mesch   Eden Sound offers their brass 'weights' with a protective surface to prevent movement and scratching/marking. 
Searching on Audiogon is Difficult...
@noromance   Thanks. I think this was the OP's point, which I wanted to recognize and support. I realize what the search engine is doing. My work around has been to input the T+A model number (the number part, e.g. 3100) rather than the letters.I ... 
Higher End DACs
@ufguy73 and @mikelavigne It will be helpful if you put numbers up for comparisons with / to the other available options. Mike, in your system, the additional spend on cables and isolation, etc. for the Select II. Thanks. 
Searching on Audiogon is Difficult...
I've run into the same problem vis a vis searching for T+A (and variants) on the forum. 
Advice on trustworthy audio resellers who check condition, offer trial period?
Yes. Positive. 
Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
@romney80  Congratulations on your choice. Second @mtrot   ... "Let us know how you like them after you have them for some time." 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@stephendunn  It's going to be quite a Tuesday! : )I concur with Charles. I'm curious to learn how your Shindo source and pre sound via the Nenuphars, once the speakers are broken in.Re. your cable question: I am using Scott Sheaffer's analog cabl... 
MSB vs dCS Bartok
They don’t compare on price point. Can you be more specific on your reasons for both choices?I recommend reaching out to @thyname and @mikelavigne for their advice and perspective on MSB. I have auditioned the Bartok. If I leaned dCS, my entry poi... 
Building an AUDIOPHILE friendly PC from scratch so what is a must to consider in 2020?
Or none at all. A modern (current) fanless SOC / Motherboard.it may very well not be necessary to connect all of the fans that are provided in a given case. 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@cal3713 Cube Audio have made slight changes to the 10 inch driver for their integrated-into-cabinet ’subwoofer’ offering.I recommend checking with Jon Ver Halen (if you are in the U.S.) on driver selection, just in case, since you are planning on...