david_ten

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What's needed to Steam Tidal
@luvrockin   I'm actually happy for the typo. Much more fun. Please don't take it personally, it isn't meant that way. 
What's needed to Steam Tidal
Yes, it doesn't. Comma properly applied???In this case, thankfully for some laughs! 
Tekton Double Impacts
@roxy1927   As you know, so much of our hobby is about personal preferences and personal choices based on any number of varying factors. The only way for you to truly know is to hear the Kef Blades and the upper level Tektons for yourself and deci... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@333jeffery I did drive the Tekton Double Impacts with the NAD M27 for a short time. This was a few months ago, and I was evaluating the Oppo UDP 205 (rather than the M27s or the DIs). Driven by the 205 - M27s pairing the DIs sounded very clean wi... 
“Invest” in Tekton?
Here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts 
Lesson Learned
Good One. @stfoth 
Lesson Learned
One aspect that we tend to overlook or not give enough weight to is our 'relationship' to the system and it's sound. Once connected, it can be difficult to walk away...yet there are others who like to 'date' a lot of equipment and have difficulty ... 
What's needed to Steam Tidal
Punk     :) 
Tekton Double Impacts
@porscheracer  Thanks for sharing the photographs of your speakers and setup. It's nice to get perspective on how things look in one's room. I see you have the bike set up to serve as a diffuser!  : ) 
Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!
It's a long thread, so it's probably covered...but what is PDL? I'm looking at the Teo Digital XLR AES/EBU. Impressions to share? Thanks. 
Oppo UDP - 205
@dlcockrum Hi Dave. My comment was about usability / functionality. I respect what Modwirght does with their own products and also with their mods and would be happy to own one. I have come close on many occasions, most recently one of their pream... 
Oppo UDP - 205
If one's usage is primarily physical disk based, then the Modwright Mod makes sense. Also, if one has significant space limitations, and can only house one box, then modding the 205 is a good choice.However, if one has moved into streaming and net... 
“Invest” in Tekton?
@sslide   Great to hear you are happy with your Double Impacts. Be sure to post your findings over on the T'ekton Double Impacts' Thread as well.I'm sure your wife cares about you. And that is all that really matters. :) 
How much does DAC ‘Reality’ cost in 2017?
@blindjim     What is ahead of the DAC, how it is delivered to the DAC, and how everything is powered is as important as the DAC itself. This will likely necessitate a significant spend as well.(Note: I'm not referring to the quality of the file). 
Tekton Double Impacts
@teajay   Excellent read. Informative. Lovely! Thanks.