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Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
@teajay Should be a fun day at Ezra’s place! In addition to the integrated amp comparison, I’m looking forward to your take on how Ezra’s Tekton Ulfberth BEs are settling into his system. Can you share that side of the system 'experience' over on ... 
Tekton Double Impacts
+1 @craigl59 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
@teajay   Terrific to hear how highly you regard this integrated amp. Will you be doing a head to head comparison with the T+A in Allen's or Ezra's system? 
Whats playing on your system today?
In a Mediterranean mood (the European side)... Simu Corsi (le meilleur de la polyphonie et de la chanson corse)followed by (now),Ojos de Brujo ’Corriente vital 10 anos’ 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
Occidentalis, Orientalis, Borealis, Australis  Latin (unfortunately) not in vogue.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Imam Pjesmu Za Tebe Live in Lisinski - Rade Serbedzija and Miroslav Tadic. (Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Zagreb, Croatia). 
T+A elektroakustik HV Series Components
My T+A PA 3100 HV has nearly eight weeks of run time on it. I had a time setback due to an IC needing burn-in (received a brand new cable instead of my fully broken-in one). A new duplex also required longer break-in than expected.  Thus the delay... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
@nonoise  You were smart to jump on it, immediately. I imagine there will be a strong response to the 6Moons review which will likely impact lead times. 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
The full break-in experience mirrored yours. Just short of two weeks, in my case.For those that may be following, I did find the cable enjoyable and performing well after a couple of days of break in. 
SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC
@wig That’s great news. In the meantime, looking forward to learning / reading about how your Verastarr cables are powering your happiness. : ) 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
@t_ramey Thanks for sharing your findings and differences between your three USB cables. Good stuff, indeed!!! I’m glad it worked out.As @tinian points out, it is "the most balanced and natural" cable in his comparative findings as well. Your post... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
@nonoise  Congratulations!!! You move fast. : )  Looking forward to reading your impressions once you have it. 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
@almarg  I also noticed the high damping factor but did not make the connection to the low THD spec. Thank you for bringing this to my (and our) attention. Perhaps @alvin1118 (Alvin / Vinshine Audio) can comment? 
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
@prof I enjoy a post even when I do not agree with it, especially so when that post triggers my brain to think.In @teo_audio ’s post regarding ’sibilance’ (from another thread) and reposted a few posts above this one, I found value in what he was ... 
Need cable to soften brightness just a little?
@echolane  To clarify, you should have a sense of what the Oppo 205 is about within two days of run time. You bring up the Yggdrasil, which in my opinion requires a really long break in. Just want to be sure you know that the 205 doesn't require a...