david_ten

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Whats playing on your system today?
@reubent   Agree. 😊 I'm heading out to listen to a friend's system, this evening. He's primarily analog...his fall back option is digital. I'm curious to listen to Nutini via his Rockport - vintage ARC - dCS chain. I'm guessing he will appreciate... 
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
They all have. Every speaker I’ve owned, auditioned, listened to...has helped me learn, grow and understand better. The (my) future trajectory remains open ended and exciting.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Paolo Nutini  ---  Last Night In The Bittersweet  (Alternative Pop/Rock)  
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@barnettk +1  
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Greg Trooper  ---  Floating  (Country-Rock)  
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@mikeg   Mike, congratulations on moving to the V2 Nenuphars and thanks for sharing your early findings. Since I have the V1s and am using a 3 watt amp, the additional gain needed for the V2s is both noted and significant for my situation.  Look... 
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Hozier  ---  Hozier  (Alt/Indie Rock)  
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Portugal. The Man  ---  Woodstock  (Alt/Indie Rock)  
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Avishai Cohen (Trumpet)  ---  Into The Silence  (Avant-Garde Jazz)  
DAC comparison
@charles1dad   Hi Charles. dCS (gen prior to Apex), which I seriously auditioned, is one such example. It is without doubt a top tier DAC technically; and for it's owners: also in performance. However, for my preferences, it fell short. Hopefully ... 
DAC comparison
@backdoor  If your decision was solely around the Yggdrasil, I'd suggest upgrading from it. There are many options that deliver what the Yggdrasil does well AND also give you more. In some cases, much more. For reference regarding what I just wrot... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Jakob Bro  --  Bay of Rainbows (Live at the Jazz Standard, NY / 2017)  
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@lalitk   Did you enjoy Elizondo?  : )  
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Playing 432 Hz arrangements to close out the night.   
DAC comparison
Former owner of the DAC 7 and the Yggdrasil. Sharing more about your preferences, desired outcomes and system focus will be helpful.