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Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
When I read the title of this thread the first album that immediately came to my mind was"Blue Maqams" by Anouar Brahem. I discovered it last year.It’s a fusion of jazz and Middle Eastern.I always knew I was searching for this album without ever r... 
This forum is antiquated.
@edgewound I agree 100%.  
Raven Audio Nighthawk
Wow. Nice Ozzy. That combo should be lovely.Nice to see you're keeping that great pre. 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
@charles1dad Thank you, Charles. I'm glad someone gets it. 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
@millercarbon If you're referring to me, I'm right here. This is slowly turning childish. As I've said in numerous posts, I know there are a lot of people who like Raven and if they're having success with the product and the service, then wonderfu... 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
I'm with you Ozzy. 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
Dave, I don’t want to hear anything about communications problems because of Covid. I bought my Nighthawk two years ago.After receiving the defective Raven, my phone calls were not answered for a long time. I called over and over and over and left... 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
Wow... You guys are going to think I'm making this up. I had exactly the same issue with Raven regarding the lack of communication AFTER I made the purchase. Unreal. 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
@robertcropdust You say that Raven thinks the amp got damaged. When I received my Nighthawk it was not packed well at all. I even called them and told them that I was very disappointed at the packaging quality and effort, or lack there of, put int... 
Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system?
NAD 326bee  is fantastic. Around $300. 
Are "vintage" DAC's worthwhile, or is this a tech that does not age well
@minorl You can always put a USB to SPDIF converter between your Aurender and DAC. That’s what I do after my computer. My DAC only has BNC input. 
Quicksilver Headphone Amp
@fallooffie  did you try the amp with Aryas yet? 
MHDT Labs Orchid DAC review
Nice! Glad you're happy. The Orchid is an awesome DAC  with a great chip. Enjoy! 
Are "vintage" DAC's worthwhile, or is this a tech that does not age well
@antigrunge2  yes but if you have some sort of USB to SPDIF converter between the computer and DAC then it would take care of the jitter. Once that's done, it could go to any DAC chip. Unless I read your post incorrectly. 
Are "vintage" DAC's worthwhile, or is this a tech that does not age well
@charles1dad +1.My current DAC and the one in my friend’s system (Michael Spallone, who modifies the Synergistic Research MPCs here and the other site), both have NOS DACs with older chips and we’re thrilled. Michael’s system is the most three dim...