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Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
After about 6 months of owning both the Class D Monos and my Pass XA30.8, I've finally settled on an amp, and recently listed my Pass.    I love the Pass but the two are so similar sounding to me, with a few minor weakness/strengths relative to ea... 
new Meitner MA3 hit the rack today
I've owned both the M3 and MA3.    I sold the M3 after a few months but still own the MA3.     Personally I find the MA3 another level up on the M3, it is also a lot more expensive too and I've experienced that the differences between DACs relativ... 
CJ 140lm monos vs pass x350.8
If you can demo the AtmaSphere GaNFET monos, you might find that they hit that middle ground you are looking for. I had a X250.8 and replaced it with an XA30.8 after selling my power hungry Magicos. I found the XA30.8 had more of the ’midrange and... 
Most underrated female recording artists..
Neko Case and Dar Williams Good picks!!   I'll add Lori McKenna and two classics in Sandy Denny and Judee Sill.  
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Suede and Manic Street Preachers at the Orpheum Theater in Boston, a couple weeks ago.   Two classic British bands that play in front of massive crowds in the UK but are hardly known in the USA.   The Orpheum was maybe 1/2 full, but what a show!! ... 
Are Harbeth the only warm and euphonic speakers in town ?
DULL? - Hardly. You are in the very distinct minority, sir. …. there’s a big army out there that will immediately oppose your opinion. Since this is all personal perspective/tastes, there is also most likely an equal army out there that will n... 
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
I replaced my EtherRegen (fiber into the A side) and LPS1.2 power supply with the following converter and an iFi power supply.   I couldn't hear a difference after the switch.   I purposely picked the StarTech just because it wasn't the cheapest (... 
Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...?
I’ve been really interested in hearing the Perspectives for a while. Unfortunately depending on where you live JA doesn’t make it easy to hear them. I didn’t have a great experience with a local dealer (based out of his house) and out of state dea... 
Amplifier Recommendation for Spendor D9.2 Speakers
I have D9s and have used them with X250.8, XA30.8, Benchmark AHB2, Bryston 4B3, and AtmaSphere Class D monos.   I've enjoyed them greatly with each amp, including the Benchmark which has a different sound signature than the others. My listening r... 
DAC’s
I own the MA3 and am very happy with it.   I replaced a just slightly cheaper (MSRP wise) Mojo Audio R2R NOS DAC that I also really liked.   I think the MA3 offers many of the same sound qualities as my Mojo did, and just takes a few of them furth... 
Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers
@fsonicsmith, have you ever heard the Devore Super Nines?   I'm curious as to how they compare to the O series and the similar sized D7.2s.    
Bryston 7Bcubed vs Mark Levinson
@yyzsantabarbara, are you talking the ST series only, or have you also heard the Cubed series?   I purchased a 4B3 a couple years ago to try against my Pass X250.8 and thought it to be just as refined and smooth as the more expensive Pass amp.  I ... 
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
I had a photo of the inside of the amp that is the subject of this thread and commented that the parts could not justify the price.    @fsonicsmith, how many other audiophile products (that many folks purchase and enjoy their sound) would this... 
NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier: Best Amp Ever Bench Tested?!?
 What he did on the Atmasphere amplifier thread was just awful and mean spirited. @troidelover1499, 100% agree...  
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
The facts as I see them are most here would like you (you know who you are) to stop blabbering. Yea, it is sad to see an enjoyable GaN related thread derailed yet again; this one didn't do much better: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/gan...