david_ten

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Whats playing on your system today?
Starker Plays Kodaly 
What are you streaming tonight?
Classical Christmas Playlist - Tidal 
Whats playing on your system today?
Estrella De Mar - Amaral 
Ypsilon Phaeton + Marten Coltrane Tenor = which DAC?
@msamardzic  You are welcome. Glad the post was helpful. You may want to add TotalDac to your list, also. Not as many come up used and you'd be at their mid levels new (which are very good).Synergy between what you will be bringing in as source an... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Still, redemption is available to everyone, right up until the end...Unless one is "catastrophised"  : ) 
Dealing with a power amp that need 20A connection
@ihcho  I had to deal with a similar issue though my amp did come with a very good stock 20A cord. However, the stock power cable (which I reiterate was quite good and capable) was surpassed by my aftermarket power cord, a 15A standard cable, with... 
Corelli - really????
@steakster  That's a terrific finding. Having a dedicated line, unfortunately means I can't try it out. +1 on the responsiveness to power cable changes. 
Ypsilon Phaeton + Marten Coltrane Tenor = which DAC?
@msamardzic  For clarification, will you be using the Embla as source only, or are you looking for a complete replacement?I had the Ypsilon Phaeton for an extended in home demo and, at least within the context of my system, I have a good general f... 
Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar)
Highly correlated to, and dependant on, everything ahead of the speakers. 
Ypsilon Phaeton + Marten Coltrane Tenor = which DAC?
What's falling short with your current setup? What are you looking for? Budget? Any other preferences or items of note to share? 
PC+Dac or Streamer
@murgeshj  It's perfectly fine to 'stream' from your PC to your DAC. You will obtain much higher sound quality if you add some 'mini' components/peripherals between your PC and your DAC. There are many options and I suggest a site like computer au... 
T+A elektroakustik HV Series Components
Is the T+A PA 3100 HV integrated amplifier hot to touch?   How much ventilation does it require?@hgeifman   The 3100 runs fairly warm. You can touch it, but you will not want to leave your hand on it for a length of time. I have it in the console ... 
T+A elektroakustik HV Series Components
@brrgrr My "promised" review is way overdue. My apologies. The system has been fluid and evolving and I’ve been busy with other aspects of life.Bottom line, the T+A PA 3100 HV is exceptional.For my system, my preferences and my goals, performance ... 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
Why would multi-thousand dollar components come without adequate power cables?n80  Good choice of word in 'adequate.' That's exactly what they are: adequate. 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
+1 geoffkait Not to mention that each individual’s system and system goals are highly specific and unique.