dwest1023

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WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
Because some audiophiles are scientists. If it does not show in the measurements, it’s not there.  
Mac MA 352 vs Pass INT-60
If you change out the stock tunes to pvane horizon, the mac 352 will sound significantly better. As far as pass coloring sound, my pass 250 does not color the sound anymore than my Mac, Accuphase, Hegal. They all have a slightly different presenta... 
Good USB C Cable
Carda has an excellent USB C cable. I have one that I am not using.  
Micromega M-100 with MARS or Copland CSA 70
 Micromega products do sound good, but not reliable. I’d say move on from it.  
Mac MA 352 vs Pass INT-60
Yes, the pass 60 is heavy, but the 250 is heavier. It weighs 106 pounds! I have a small two-shelf rack and put my pass on the top level. I use a hydraulic lift to take it down and put it up. I'm 70, and no way can I lift that beast. Enjoy your Pas... 
Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
I love the sound of my cardas usb. Warm and organic. Yet all the detail comes through. I have not found anything better.   
Mac MA 352 vs Pass INT-60
I have owned the pass 60 and I own the Mac 352. With the stock tubes the pass sounds more tuby. The pass 60 is a phenomenal sounding amp. I traded it for my Pass 250. In a lot of ways I like the sound of it better. The 60 has a very warm sound tha... 
Auralic Aries G2.1 connect to Holo Audio May KTE
I have Aurender n20 and tried the coax out to my holo Kte and I heard no  noticeable difference between it and usb.   
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
Danny had very good things to say about the Goldenear BRX.  
pop sound between tracks
I have Aurender N20 connected to a Holo spring may Kte, and no noise whatsoever. I only do local playback.  
Accuphase e260
I own the Accuphase 380 and the build quality is impeccable Imo. The attention to detail is better than my Pass integrated. As for sound, I can find nothing to complain about.   
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
Flimm and the BB’s. Can’t miss!!  
Help With Streamer - Aurender, Auralic, HIFI Rose, Eversolo A10, etc.
Boltapuresource, I’m 70and I went through what you are. I started with the Eversolo A6 that had just come out. Rave reviews everywhere. Like you I did not want to stream, just digitize  my cd collection to have it all at my fingertips. I wanted m... 
Which Schitt Audio Equalizer operates as a loudness switch for low level listening
I also have the Loki max and would not b without it. IMO it is much better than a loudness circuit. I have several amps and my Accuphase amp has loudness circuit. The loudness curve sounds terrible to me. In  my situation I need less bass since my... 
Needing DAC Advice
For R2R dac you can’t wrong with a Pontus dac. I preferred it over the terminator plus. Don’t get me wrong the terminator is a good sounding dac. I just preferred the presentation of the Pontus in my system. However I evidently purchase the Holo M...