david_ten

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Best of the best Integrated amps in 2018
+1 regarding the vote for the Lyric Audio Ti140 Mk2. Recent additions of a new power conditioner and speaker cabling elevated my system performance, with the Lyric Audio in it, to something remarkably special. ’Magical’ as @nitewulf puts it. Lyric... 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
@t_ramey  I have not. I hear great things about his product line. And his connection with KLE Innovations (another terrific line of cables) is notable.Are you looking into the Black Magic USB cable? Best, - David. 
T+A elektroakustik HV Series Components
@musicfx  I'll echo Charles' comments...congratulations on finding the right mix for yourself and most importantly being "happy with [it] all!"Incredibly Impressive Statement:I liked the amp so much, I changed my speakers to Wilson Audio Alexia’s.... 
Which USB Cable best for my new USB DAC
Firstly, the USB cable will be a type B from your PC to a type A to the DAC. It is Type A on the PC and Type B (generally, but not always) on the DAC. 
What are you streaming tonight?
R.I.P.  //  Actress 
Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400.
Careful, Bill. Wife may get jealous... : ) 
Which USB Cable best for my new USB DAC
@echolane  Congratulations on your new DAC. If you are U.S. based, you can utilize The Cable Company's Lending Program to trial a few USB cables. They will be fully broken in and you will be able to test them out within your own system to determin... 
Best of the best Integrated amps in 2018
@joshfilm Thank you! I spent some more time at the Absolare website and have a better feel for the differences in model levels as one steps from Passion to Signature to Altius.I recently purchased a T+A integrated and it is coming on song, gloriou... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@xenophon Congratulations on your choice to go tubed and also Aric Audio all the way!!! I just pulled up Aric's website and it's wonderful to see how he has expanded his component offerings and the wide array chassis aesthetics over the past nine ... 
Best of the best Integrated amps in 2018
@joshfilm Can you expand on what the Altius upgrade is? Thanks. 
Cerebral versus Visceral?
@nonoise  You are welcome. It's a fun hobby!All the best, - David. 
Cerebral versus Visceral?
Since it has been raised: On hearing through our skin....- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/skin-hearing-airflow-puff-sound-perception/- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/body/haptic-hearing/ 
Tekton Double Impacts(4 ohm version) with two distinct amps.
@recluse Here is the thread: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/member-s-recommendations-for-tube-amplificationTake a look at @atmasphere and @almarg s’ posts. There are a number of very good recommendations from members who posted. 
Cerebral versus Visceral?
I recently experienced it also. After a couple of changes in my system, an amp went from being very good to exceptional, especially when judged purely from a 'visceral' point of view. I am still working on the right (optimal) balance between 'cere... 
Tekton Double Impacts(4 ohm version) with two distinct amps.
@recluse  I don't know of anyone driving the DIs with the M60s. I believe you will get more feedback from those using Primaluna.I encourage you to reach out to Ralph @atmasphere and get his direct feedback.I started a thread asking for recommendat...