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Classe CA2300 vs Vitus RS-100
I owned the Classe CA2200 for a few years and compared it to the CA2300. I also demo'd the virus RS100 and RI 100. The vitus is much better, richer sound, better hold and depth to bass, more detail, deeper soundstage. The vitus is really a very ni... 
Macbook Pro to Aurender
Oh and yes, my dealer had a person to help set it up. I would only recommend purchasing from a dealer who has a computer person who can help set it up. Unfortunately, I found out that that can be pretty rare.  
Macbook Pro to Aurender
mribob, I rip cd's with an iMac into a synology NAS with dbpoweramp. Very simple and easy. I then use the Aurender media manager to populate the data so I can see it with my iPad. On purchased high resolution downloads I download them into the Aur... 
MSB Analog DAC experience
Since this thread has come up and I was the original poster I thought I would share my near 18 month report. I love the Analog Dac. I also have the UMT Plus transport, ( now called the UMT V ), for playing actual discs. I gave up vinyl for this wh... 
MRA : Myth or Menace?
Thanks Mofimadness, I thought the original poster was talking about MRA (Martians Randomly Attacking). I read the whole original thread wondering how that would affect the stylus but figured I was safe because I was wearing my tinfoil hat. 
$510.00 for an Aluminum cover for the ARC Ref. 10?
Wow, that is surprising. I would have figured that it would have cost more in the area of $501.23 to $506.71. PS, I used to have a Herron VTSP-3A version 2 preamp, and it did not melt even once. Loved that preamp. I am sure the Ref 10 sounds bette... 
best transparent pre amp
I have heard a few good ones. The Soulution 720 stands out as one of the finest I have heard but was comparing different systems. 
The New Audio Research Reference 6
Well, a whole bunch of the Ref 6 will hit the market when the new, totally redesigned Ref 7 is out which will be amazingly eclipsed in all parameters of sonicality by the new Ref 8 which will be sold like left over lutefisk because the new Ref 9 w... 
Nottingham resonance control
Inna, I upgraded my Nottingham to getting out of vinyl. Not really an upgrade but I wanted to simplify my system, de-clutter the house. I had always wondered what I would do if someone offered to buy all my albums and analog rig on the spot for a ... 
Nottingham resonance control
When I had a space deck I had SRA, ( Silent Running Audio ) make a custom VR base specifically for it. Yes, it was expensive but I felt it was money well spent. ( about $800 some years ago ). Tried Stillpoints, did not like them on the Nottingham ... 
How old are your speakers
Great Posts. Sitting listening to music at 0500 hrs before work and still thrilled by the sound of my old friends, ( Verity Parsifals ) 
MSB Premium Quad Rate USB2 Module
I listen to Tidal a lot and feel that with my system, Aurender N100 and MSB Analog Dac with USB Quad, that it is the equal of a ripped CD. If I find an album I really like and it is available on hi res download or SACD I will often purchase it. Bu... 
MSB Premium Quad Rate USB2 Module
Improved all, PCM, high resolution 96/24, 192/24 and simple redbook ripped from CD. I also have DSD and it was better but I am not overwhelmed by DSD. Some very nice titles but I search out the music I like now and don't just go to DSD for DSD sak... 
MSB Premium Quad Rate USB2 Module
Yes, I purchased the new quad rate USB and am very happy with it. I was playing my files through the MSB UMT Plus and IS2 as this sounded better than through the standard USB. The new USB quad is on par with running files through the UMT Plus tran... 
Macbook Pro to Aurender
Well, a follow up. Aurender custom installed a samsung 1TB 850 Pro SSd into an N100H and my dealer set it all up. It is working great and I think that it actually is a sonic upgrade from my Macbook pro. It sure is easier to use. Tidal is definitel...