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Accuphase E470 v. Luxman L509x
honeybee2012,I had Accuphase E-470 with matching accuphase D-550 a year ago. Good sounding gear but overpriced here in US. even if you find a dealer with 20% off. Currently have Luxman 509x - outstanding integrated. I can't believe it retails belo... 
Sonus Faber Alternatives That Offer Similar Sound and Performance, your expertise needed!
Nightfall, I understand your love and desire for upper end of the Sonus Faber. For the last 15 years I owned many SF models including Amati Anniversario, Elipsas SE Red, Guarneri Momentos and Evos. Currently own the latest Serafino Tradition model... 
Best Shunyata Power Cord for.,,
Both sigma HC and NR are balanced with great bass. The NR s a little more refined with the same tonality as HC. Yes the dealer is from Florida. 
Best Shunyata Power Cord for.,,
4425, I will say it again, please try to find at least sigma HC or NR or you will  not hear what your $8000  Niagra 7000 can do.  Yes it will sound great with Alpha HC, but with Sigma it should be a different level. You can find Sigma HC within $2... 
Best Shunyata Power Cord for.,,
4425, You have Niagra 7000 which is great and your amp is one of the best. As you know,  the cord to connect the power conditioner to the wall ac is very important for your hi level equipment. to get  the best sound possible. I have denali 6000T, ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, please update us on the foot/shelf comparison when you can. This is another important subject that worth to cover.Thanks. 
Shunyata Sigma Analog vs Alpha Analog - Need advice!!
Get sigma analog or newest alpha or sigma NR. It will be worth it. 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Hi Douglas, care to elaborate on your statement?Thanks. 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Guys, my gryphon diablo 300 has about 200 hours on it and I think it fully burned in now. The overall sound is so refined but at the same time rich and textured, far from thin , cold or analytical, but at the same time I can’t say it’s warm or thi... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Bob, I did not listen the 120 but I called gryphon myself and they told me that diablo 300 has class A  dual mono preamplifier stage that is taken from their refference preamplifier. This contributes to more deatails and better instrument placemen... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Agree with Inna, the Gryphon diablo 300 not only more powerful but also more refined than diablo 120, plus you want it to be your last amplifier.  
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Some update, the Gryphon continues to sound better. I have around 150 hours on it and I think its fully opened up and sound outstanding. For sure in anther league from Pass INT-250. Now, esoteric will increase its retail pricing across the board w... 
Suggest an SACD/CD player under $6k
crouse99, I had in my system both K-07X and K-05X. Only DACs are the same. The K-05X has better transport and torrodial custom transformer. These both differences make K-05X sound more dynamic, and a little more refined. I love latest esoteric off... 
Esoteric K-03X vs Accuphase DP-720
The K-05x is a great player, to my ears it sounded better than accuphase DP-550 (more micro details and better dynamics) when I had them both in my system. The latest Esoteric X models (if properly burned) don't have this analytical sound from pre... 
Suggest an SACD/CD player under $6k
Esoteric K-05X .I can refer you the dealer who can get you to 6k for brand new K-05X. Within this price range I doubt you can find better sounding (CDs and SACDs) and as reliable player as Esoteric k-05x.PM me if  you want the info.