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DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@bluewolf   Your write-up and system and music photos look terrific!https://www.denafrips.com/single-post/2018/05/12/DENAFRIPS-Terminator-Jay%E2%80%99s-Audio-CDT-3-MK2-... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@rubytuesday  Congratulations on your NEW SYSTEM!  
Denafrips Pontus vs LKS vs Gustard
in case anyone is really concerned about support from these very small Asian manufacturers who provide amazing value.+1 regarding the level of supportI've had the same experience with Vinshine Audio, the distributor for Denafrips. Excellent support! 
Talk but not walk?
@mapman  Can you elaborate further? Thank you.The biggest choice in HEA of course is whether to select a guru or be your own. 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
Furball? 
Upgrading from Integrated Amp to Separates
Integrated Amp >>> Separates    Linear Tube Audio MicroZotl Preamplifier + Zotl Ultralinear present an interesting pairing for the Harbeth 40.1s. They come in at budget and keep you in tubes! 
Tekton Double Impacts
Terrific news. You are one of the few that will get to listen to the DIs and the SEs prior to making a choice. All the best! 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
@doni  My point, and I think Lance's as well, is to consider slightly more power by adding one of their amps after the MZ2. 1 W, though sufficient for some music and at some volumes, etc. will leave you wanting in many ways. Their 10 or 40 watt op... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
@douglas_schroeder Hope this isn't out of bounds... : )You are supplying the necessary information for my purposes.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0085-3^^^ Requires a subscription.Gives a summary: https://www.mnn.com/green-tech/researc... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
Geoff, I believe you mean dyed-in-the-wool as in black and blue. : ) 
Tekton Double Impacts
@kerbouchard84  Dan, hope you are all set with your Double Impact audition with grey9hound. I believe @waltersalas  is also in your 'range' though he has the SEs. Keep us posted. 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
@doni  I encourage you to take advantage of LTA's trial offer. The only way to know is to get it in your system. All the best. 
Furutech GTX NCF receptical break in, how long
+1 @auxinput  What you say may have been the case. 
Am i missing something without a power conditioner?
Yes, if your objectives are enhanced system performance, better sound quality and greater enjoyment, etc. My question is with these high quality power cords do i still need a power conditioner?  
Is this MQA news a big deal?
There will be announcements coming out of the Munich Show. Stay tuned.