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Hypex Ncore NC1200 Amps at NY Audio Show in April
In Room 1019, Tube Audio Design demos their amplifiers based on NCore1200. Another very interesting components in that room are the music servers by Musica Pristina (Virtuoso and A Capella) Have a fun ! 
Core Audio Server Ryan Mintz
Ben,It was purchased from Core Audio in 2012. I do associate you with this PSU because of your own words that it was your R&D...To be honest, I have not heard anything negative associated with Mojo Audio 
Top CD transports vs USB converter shootout
I have compared thr sound coming from CD Transport of my Esoteric K-01 with the same recordings ripped on my Musica Pristina Virtuoso server using a USB Cable and USB DAC portion of K-01 i.e. DAC was identical in both cases.Everytime music coming ... 
Core Audio Server Ryan Mintz
Hello Benjamin.If you were responsible for R&D of CORE Audio power supplies then I must inform you that one of these (sold by CORE, I believe) to fellow audiophile and it "burnt" within first few days and was returned ...but no refund was issu... 
Cayin TA 30 as mono block?
Hello Mike,Can you provide Buzy Bee web site? I lost it...Thank youRafael 
Core Audio Server Ryan Mintz
Its very simple to do search on "Core Audio". I just did and I am thankful I never dealt with this company. If all these people's story (e.g. unit fried etc) are even half true then ......Brrrrrr.Also, one can read Audio reviews here on Audiogon. ... 
CD player with Tube Output or Music Server
I have Esoteric K-01 SACD/CD Player where DAC section has two digital inputs and thus I can use it with my server, Musica Pristina Virtioso. If you recall, this SACD/CD Esoteric Transport is considered best in the world Still, question what so eve... 
Which Preamp - Modwright or Joule-Electra?
Melkior,In my system, the use of the buffer stage substantially improved the sound stage, palpability, detail and overall musicality.Kbuzz - your LA-100 can also be upgarded but not by J-E.You can find good modifier and he can do a number of thing... 
sooloos music server sound quality
"Problem is the Sooloos library management software is still by far the best in the market. "Hello Camb,Have you tried Musica Pristina? I love their software (not to mention sound). I can find and load music in playlist in about 5-10 seconds. EASY... 
Review: Music Vault Diamond Transport
“ Your grain(y) sound definition doesn't really hold any water for me and I know you haven't heard a Music Vault Diamond …”Hello Neal, I auditioned your server about 18 months ago and it was good, actually very good but, not groundbreaking. To be ... 
My review of the Musica Pristina Virtuoso server
I have recently published a review of Musica Pristina Virtuoso on other forum but for the sake of this discussion on Audiogon I am taking liberty to repeat some of this review here.... I listen symphonic and operatic music as well as some rock, bl... 
Which Preamp - Modwright or Joule-Electra?
Hi Melkior.I agree with you the CuTF capactitors take months to break-in but...what a paradise you live in. Indeed, compared to its benefit the upgarde is CHEAP, BLOODY CHEAP !!!! One correction only: the name of your preamp is LA-150 Platinum !!!... 
sooloos music server sound quality
" I know there is a lot of popular sentiment that, properly implemented, computer/server sound is superior to CD playback from a conventional player. I am personally NOT convinced of that--the best sound I have heard comes from conventional player... 
Review: Music Vault Diamond Transport
Hello Neal,Thank you kindly for your reply. Its always very nice when manufacturers participate in audio forums and we can learn a lot from their contributions. Thank you.I think your idea of adding fan at 9 Hz is great (I have similar two fans) a... 
Converting Flac to Wav & Upconversion
Hello Steven,Sorry if I have offended you. You do things right. First you report what you hear and then you try to explain it - and its fine and how it suppose to be, first observatio(s) and then speculation/discussions and this is how we learn. S...