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| New R2R DAC I have the TotalDac D1 and love it. I also have the audio note 4.1x i prefer TotalDac. If you have looked at SW1X dac i think they share same design technology as Audio Note | |
| New R2R DAC I have the TotalDac D1 and love it. I also have the audio note 4.1x i prefer TotalDac. If you have looked at SW1X dac i think they share same design technology as Audio Note | |
| New DACs High End Munich 2023 I have older Total DAC but their new Untiy DAC's entry level is around $11K so it is far above your budget | |
| Bang for the buck I own a pair of Salk SSM6 JIM Is a great boutique builder His build quality is stunning and parts quality Is of highest quality. Normally salk owners rarely sell So if you have an opportunity To purchase used that would be a great Opportun... | |
| what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history? 2 pieces I acquired on used market A used McCormack DNA 1 amp cica 1995 Great piece that I intend to have upgraded at some point by the designer Steve McCormack 's company. Also a used pair of Reference 3a L integre floor standers. I find my se... | |
| Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align when i change any thing in my system i normally play a few songs to see how things have changed Yello Live in Berlin song called "Magma" if you watch the you tube video of this live performance you can see the left & right presentati... | |
| Speakers for a unique small room S400'S FROM BUCHART I had a pair a few yrs ago. Best little speaker I ever owned. | |
| DIY Amp The Elekit looks like a very promising project and the pedigree looks good Thanks for the link | |
| DIY Amp I did an Audio Note kit 4.1 deluxe dac a few years ago. Had a bad experience with replacing a faulty board so I am leary about plunking down 3500 for their mono block tube kit | |
| DIY Amp Yes was looking at st 70 also McCormack DNA .5 DNA 1 | |
| DIY Amp Looked at M125 but have read some -ve reviews also some +ve reviews too. Was I was thinking of picking up an old dynaco and upgrading like Will Vincent does. I admire his work | |
| Previous Ownership...does it matter to you? Ideally i like to purchase from original owner who has all the original packaging material and manuals. i find most people in this hobby are fairly honest and want to change their systems occasionly as they get the upgrade bug, I have not had ... | |
| What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey I think isolating all your audio gear on a dedicated line direct from panel is a must. Also I am a big fan of designers that take the approach of using external power supplies. Especially in pre amps streamers &DACs With regard to room... | |
| What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey I would agree clean power is crucial.if you can run a dedicated line direct fron breaker panel that is a great start. Also I would spend a lot of prep time with speaker placement and room treatment . | |
| Curious to know your streaming and dac set up and the best recommended streamer under $15k Have tried only 2 dedicated streamers prior to Baetis They were the Stack Audio Link II And Bryston BDA 3 With Baetis there is no comparison it is night and day. It might be also that I am using the R2R TotalDac d1 core DAC from TotalDac. ... |