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What's your latest album purchase?
Hi nkonor,My post was also removed by the moderators. All my post contained was a link to jafant’s self-posted Virtual System, no commentary whatsoever. Apparently, all that is necessary to have a post removed from Audiogon forums is for anyone (g... 
Has Anyone Auditioned an LKS MH-DA004 DAC?
jaybe, Fair challenge. I was basing that statement on Ric Schultz’s comment in a recent phone conversation that he felt that the LKS 004 sounded better (to him and a customer) than a modded Yggdrasil DAC in a head-to-head listening comparison. Jus... 
Jazz for aficionados
Bruce Katz Band- Transformation 
Has Anyone Auditioned an LKS MH-DA004 DAC?
I get where you are coming from chayro and I agree that power supply quality is of paramount importance. That being said, the progress in DAC chip power/capability/flexibility, digital circuitry, output stage design, etc plays a part too. In this ... 
Has Anyone Auditioned an LKS MH-DA004 DAC?
melm - just sent you a PM.Dave 
What's your latest album purchase?
^^^ +1 nkonor. Excellent LP.Dave 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
Dan,Please list to ones that you have tried to back up yoyr assertion.Dave 
How to set up REL Subwoofer?
 Google "REL subwoofer cable". The sound quality of the stock cable that comes with the REL subs is "meh". REL evens sells an upgraded cable. I have tried several and the best sounding REL cable is from Synergistic Research. Dave 
Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!
Hi Randy,Are you "mansr"? ;) Dave 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
Good decision asahitoro. I think/hope you will be happy with the Venom USB. The jitter-reduction interfaces (the ones with galvanic isolation) do provide some improvement with some DACS - I would wait to see how your system sounds with the new USB... 
Modwright Oppo 105
Hi B, I have the MW5400ES and found the biggest improvements in the areas of sound quality you mention to be, in order:1) Philips 5R4GYS rectifier tube in the MW power supply. 2) Shu Guang Treasure CV181-Z tubes in the player.I would think these w... 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
asahitoro,I own the Venom USB cable and am very happy with the sound quality when used to stream Tidal from my laptop to my Hegel HD-12 DAC. One of the attributes of the Venom USB cable that I found noteworthy was the extra isolation of the power ... 
Anyone Using Crystals?
Right on Geoff. That comment was totally inappropriate.Dave 
Reliable burn-in service for cables and outlets
I worked extensively with Gene at Take Five Audio when building a tonearm wiring harness from scratch. He is a delight to work with. Patient, honest, and highly competent. Highly recommended!Dave 
The new re-mix of Sgt. Pepper's
Glad you like it. Me too. Agree with your assessment.Dave