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McIntosh mda1000
First off, I own the Mac dac. Regardless of what the previous posters have said, I feel the dac is amazing even by todays standards. Has a very analog sound along with steller resolution top to bottom. It's my final dac purchase. The price is the ... 
Is it true that a digital cable has to acclimate to your system?
I use the Orchid and absolutely love it. Tried numerous cables from many other brands,but the Kimber is a keeper for me. And yes a little run in definitely improves its sound. Don't be so quick to give up on it. If in the end you decide to sell it... 
It's time to replace my 2009 factory-modded Wadia S7i with a current R2R DAC.
John,I'm a Wadia guy. Still use my Model 8 transport on a daily basis with no issues after 15+ years. Dacs I  combined with it were a Wadia X-32 upgraded with at&t glass input option. Then moved up to the X-64 which I liked better. But like yo... 
Power Cord suggestion please
I use Signal Cable 10ga. cords with my Golden Ear Tritons Ones. Have 2 extra 4ft. long ones in like new condition I can part with if your interested. Moving to longer length.                    Den 
AES/EBU suggestions for Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ and PS Audio PerfectWave Transport
I use a Kimber Orchid .5m length. Very highly thought of with numerous excellent reviews. My last cable.Denman 
I am looking for a XLR Digital Cable to connect my music server to my DAC
I use the Kimber Orchid and love it. Many consider it to be the best aes/ebu digital  cable out there.            Denman 
Another Bi-wiring question: Amp related
I used to run Vandy 3A Signatures with McIntosh 501 monos. After much trial and error using  (2) stereo pairs of cables, I settled on 4 ohm taps for mids / highs and 2 ohm for the bass. Experimentation is the key. The differences are subtle, but n... 
Power cables advice for Mcintosh Ma252
Look into Signal Cable. Amazing value for the money. Use them on my entire Mac system. 
Actual Rega Osiris owners
I'm confused by your reply as it doesn't really address my questions.Since you own the Osiris.1) what type of volume control is it? Continuous or stepped ?     If stepped what are the steps  ( 1, .5 db etc.)2) what does the readout show when volum... 
Transport
Check out the Wadia 8 transport i'm selling on USA Audiomart. 
Upgrade Triton two to Triton two +
Dave, FWIW I have Triton 1's for sale in a custom color on USA Audiomart. My son has the 2's and there's no comparison, night and day difference. The 1's are far superior in every way. 
recommendation for a 10 gauge power cable for a power conditioner.
I'm selling a JPS Power AC ( 8ga.) power cord on USA Audiomart for $125.00. Check my ad there if you're interested. 
power cord for PS Audio Perfect Wave transport?
Signal Cable Silver Resoultion digital pc. Prices start a $79.00 for 3ft. Outstanding sonics, plus great value for the money. 
Need advice! Do I upgrade DAC or buy a new player?
I think an Electocompaniet ECD-1 would be to your liking. Basic dac like you wanted,it upsamples everything to 24/192. Use the aes/ebu digital output from your Emotiva with a Kimber Orchid cable into the dac nets a very analog sound. Also has bala... 
Vienna Acoustics The Music
Guido,Can you shed a little light on the sonics of the Mahlers you owned compared to the Muzik. Haven't heard either of them, but good prices on used Mahlers.                        Thanks,                          Den