david_ten

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Where to go next, DAC or Preamp
There are endless steps to climb.: )+1 @douglas_schroeder  
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, You may have intended it as a joke, but it does not read like a joke. I can see how the second line "Sorry, Had to be done!!" would lead one to a very different conclusion. Onwards to learning about DACs and your journey with them. I have to... 
One of the best HDMI cable?
@highstream   Have you tried your cable box isolator with OTA signals? Wondering if you have and whether there is any upside? Thanks. 
Tekton Double Impacts
Quick update on where I am with the SEs.- I’ve been working on cabling changes (interconnects) DAC > Pass separates. Interesting findings and rewarding results.With the SEs, cabling changes are elucidated / illuminated to an even greater degree... 
5-10k budget... so many choices
@lowspark  You've got a full Saturday of demoing on tap...I would focus on that for now.@kalali also pointed out the importance of your gear vs the gear that is being used to demo at dealers. If you can take some of your gear and cabling, etc with... 
This is for Georgehifi especially but others can chime in.
@cleeds   You made me laugh. Thank You. As Thoreau said, sometimes circumstantial evidence is very strong, such as when you find a trout in the milk. 
5-10k budget... so many choices
@kalali +1 ...and there is at least one person who agrees with you : )I would look at my search as a "system " and try to approach my options in that manner.@ddouin please take note of kalali’s post. We never, I repeat never hear a speaker on it’s... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Here's the review for a one-click trip : )http://v2.stereotimes.com/post/tekton-designs-double-impact-loudspeakers/Congratulations, Eric and Tekton Design! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, Great video and walkthrough. All the best with your YouTube channel. 
Article about us Audiophiles: 'Audiophilia Forever'
You are welcome, gentlemen. The article took me back to NYC...I miss living there.  
Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp
Nice seeing Vaughn Loudspeakers brought up by a few folks. Jim Jordan is a super guy.Since they have not been mentioned yet:- Teresonic- Rethm 
Issues with AudiogoN forum website, anyone?
Audiogon Support. Same issue raising it's head today. Multiple load failures for the Forum Page. This doesn't happen on the Main Audiogon Page (wonder of wonders). : )Likely Ad related.Question is, will Audiogon fix it, and if not what are their r... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@pro-audio  Keep us posted on what you choose and how the speakers work out for you. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@pro-audio I rarely get good to great demos / auditions at the dealers I have visited. There have been some exceptions and some exceptional dealer setups. Anyways, I’ve learned to extrapolate from a not well set up or paired speaker demo.It was VE... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@pro-audio Answering your question is tough because the SEs are in my room, in my system; vs a not-so-great dealer setup for the T-Refs.Since we have no prior experience of listening to each other’s systems, and comparing them, etc., we do not kno...