elevick

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Be honest please
You can look down on me. I really don't care. My last find was a Masterwork tube receiver from the early 60's. Paid $75. I put a lot of time and money into the restoration. And YES, I had a very reputable tech go through it when I was done and he ... 
compact tube amp and in wall speaker
Audiouny, I would really opt against installing in-wall speakers in a bookshelf. They were not designed to be installed that way and will sound awful. Also, the money spent having a carpenter build them in will be better spent on better bookshelf ... 
OPPO 105 VS Schiit Gungnir
I've played with the Gungnir and own the 105. For 2 channel the Schiit is a little nicer. However, it's all quite close and dependent on the rest of the system. I don't really consider the Gungir a worthwhile expenditure/upgrade since I own the 10... 
HDCD Transport to non HDCD dac
No. If you are using the digital out the quality will be the same as redbook. 
Portable DAC compatible w/ iPhone or iPod
Masi,I've taught in about 10 different studios. The best system was one that I installed for them (just Audiosource gear with all weather infinity's and a sub). The one studio in Gold's had an ipod dock that never seemed to work. There's only so m... 
compact tube amp and in wall speaker
I agree with Truman. Nothing is going to sound like what you are looking for. ML's are nice but this one isn't designed to get "really loud". Also, your placement sounds messed up? Read ML's manual and see for yourself: https://www.martinlogan.com... 
Portable DAC compatible w/ iPhone or iPod
Just remember that if the instructors are using low bit mp3 files nothing will help.You should do a test and put a cd on your phone in 2 different quality levels and listen for yourself (mp3, mp4 and maybe flac). If you can't hear the difference, ... 
Does such a speaker exist?
Coincident 
OPPO BDP-105D internal DAC vs. CHORD DAC64?
I don't know the DAC64 but I would say that the DAC in the HUGO is much better than the dac in my 105. Keep in mind the price differences. It should be better. 
Music Hall c-dac 15.3
Markeetaux,Some companies such as Jolida have service centers in the US to handle issues. Making things in China isn't necessarily the problem. It's when a company has no support in the US at all. Music Hall has nothing. I got passed around to "fr... 
Red Book/SACD Advise Wanted
Modwright's a great idea. Why not an Oppo 95. It's only modded for 2 channel anyway. 
Audio Converter Software
Format factory has worked for me for many years. Free too! 
Music Hall c-dac 15.3
I've got a lot of opinions on Music Hall service...or lack thereof. Made in China means that no one who built it can fix it. Nice stuff but consider it disposable. 
Downsampling Apple Lossless files for iPod
Format Factory will automatically put it in a new folder. It works great on a PC. Not sure if there's a Mac version? 
Golden Rules for Cable & Power Cord Arrangement
If they must cross, try to keep them at 90 degree angles.