erikminer

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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi Mattenshilp..interesting.. Here's my take. Stop worrying about the gear! First just wait for the PSA Directstream. I should have mine Tuesday ( I also have PWD MKII) I suspect it will be shockingly good from all accounts, and looking at more ex... 
PS Audio PWD MkII vs W4S DAC2
Rfprice the PWD needs mucho break in a good 300-400 hours.. if you have a computer of sorts hooked to it just put on a radio station or Pandora or whatever and just let it play on.. Also I found that the firmware can make a bit difference I'm usin... 
Which REL subs for ProAc One SCs?
I use a REL Strata III with ProAc D30R.. My room is 15x 25 works great have the crossover at 34hz.. I've been considering a upgrade but it's down on the list after my PS Audio DirectStream Dac upgrade and my Auralic Aries.. 
Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners
Why not use Aiff files? Better metadata support.. Or you could use Uncompressed Flac 
PS Audio DAC II or Bryston: two great machines
I've stayed with firmware 2.0.2 that's one of the earlier versions. Give the PWD a good long burn in 300+ hours also don't turn it off, it takes a good 24 hours to get right again.. I'm also am not a big fan of USB.. And I've heard that some prefe... 
Music server for a newbie
I think the Aurender would be about as close to exactly what you're looking for.. S10 would be a super choice.Or maybe the new Auralic ARIES.. should be out in May, just get on a list since it's gonna be very popular. Except it does not have on bo... 
Ripping software for 2014
If on a MAC use XLD, on a PC use Dbpoweramp.. As for WAV it has almost zero support for metadata! I'd suggest if you are worried about even a lossless format that's compressed then use either AIFF, or use FLAC setup with zero compression, both wil... 
The future for a current Squeezebox user
I think your post is somewhat pointless.. and I don't mean that in a mean way :-)Things are happening at such a rate of progress that whatever recommendations I would make today will most likely be useless in 2-3 years or whenever you decide to ch... 
PS Audio DAC II or Bryston: two great machines
Buy the MKII.. pricing is killer 
Does The Squeezebox Touch Have a Worthy Successor?
Bluesound http://www.bluesound.com 
Harbeth M40.1 vs. KEF 205/2 vs. Spendor SP100R2
I'd very strongly suggest an audition of the ProAc D40R http://www.whathifi.com/review/proac-response-d40r 
Weiss is so underrated
It's as valid an opinion/review as yours.. If you don't recognize that, than consider that your ego is completely out of control. 
Shunyata black mamba hc/cx vs cx
I use the Black Mamba HC/CX throughout my system, For a Tube integrated, my DAC, and on my Shunyata Hydra 
Goodbye Sonos, hello ????
There are several Servers that would fill your needs. The W4S units, Sonore, Resoulution Audio,Bryston.. these are all stand alone, with a seperate DAC needed.. I use a PS Audio PWD MKII, and either a Cullen Modded Sonos, or The PS Audio Bridge.. ... 
Tube amp for ProAc Tablette Anniversary
I driven them with the Ayon Spirit III.. great amp