dragon_vibe

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Any comments on DAC going direct to power amplifier or to pre-ampliifer?
EQ is something I would not recommend. Even in Studio Room setups I have been involved with Roger Quested. Both in UK, EU and Asia. We never EQ the system. Roger was always against it and advised to stay away from EQ as it will introduce more dist... 
Audio Research - DAC9
Another one to add is the Playback Design Merlot DAC, will play ALL PCM and DSD. DSD is native. 
Pass Labs
I was once a FAN of Pass labs older amps. Then i converted to OTL Tube Amps from Atma-Sphere and never looked back.The Older Passlabs were nice not into the new ones. 
Various power cables, which would you put where?
Purist Audio Design if you can swing it. 
Hearing is believing?........power cables.......
I guess the power cables are like tone controls. One gives better mid then the other. One has better bass?? 
Those who upgraded from an AMR DP-777 to...
Get your self a Quested Z8 Active Speaker. These can be trashed around and still holds its composure and balance.  
Sellers Beware!!!
I have sold speaker to a Vietnam buyer. Deal went through very well. Apprently he had a friend in the states who does the payment on his behalf. If you don't mind me asking what does he call him self on the emails? 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
I have dealt with this company purchasing over 800 dollars worth of Tubes. Few came back as noisy and microphonic. I never went back to them. Lost my money bite the bullet and moved on. Regardless of the raving reviewers I apparently did not have ... 
Musical fedelity turntable is crap
AVID Turntables are pretty good sounding for the money. I have the Sequel and Acutus and highly recommend them.  
Looking for a used AUDIOPHILE AV Receiver
I posted my Acurus ACT 4 Pre-Amp for sale, which has Atmos and DTS X already. Seperated DSP card so switching from one format to another happens instantly.The system also lets you upmix any format up to Atmos and it fills in the available number o... 
Those who upgraded from an AMR DP-777 to...
What is it your unhappy about? not enough dynamics, transparency? Smoothness? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Audio Doctor,Your absolutely right system synergy was something i used to take lightly not anymore experience shows what can work for others does not necessarily mean it will work for us. This is why an in home demo is highly suggested.Out of Roon... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi Wisnon,Thanks, your opinion is appreciated. I noticed you post on many forums about your experiences with the Lampi DACs. Im glad you enjoy it. This is what high end is all about everyone has different expectation and listening taste. The Golde... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Yes Total is very good and so are a few others. With Total DAC I find the build quality a little less pleasing. However in terms of SQ they are up their with the very best. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
At DSD I think Playback Designs are the Masters.PCM They are on par with the very best R2R Dacs. I have heard better dacs at PCM then the merlot but these DACS are 3-5 times the price.I’m comparing Analog MSB to Playback on PCM my self. The Merlot...