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Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
New video out      
To Tube or not to Tube, that is the question
@bruce19  I assume you are in the Tri State Area because you mentioned driving to NJ. I'm in Staten Island if you want to stop by for a listen. Also have a friend nearby that has a SIT3 and some Coincident monobloc's. I tried to send you a PM but... 
To Tube or not to Tube, that is the question
@bruce19  I don't know what year Brimar's I am using I will have to check. I got them from a friend who had a few extra pairs. They are probably around the 50's or so but NOS I love the Sphinx V3 but I happened upon the Orchard Audio tour and lik... 
iFi iPower X - hifi bargain?
I'm going to give it a try Thanks  
To Tube or not to Tube, that is the question
What tubes are you using in the Sphinx. It makes a difference. I am using a Sphinx v3 as a preamp with NOS Brimar 12au7's with an Orchard Audio GaN FeT amp and the sound is exceptional.  
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
This was just posted on Peachtree Facebook page       Are zero feedback amplifier designs like the GaN 1 susceptible to speaker impedance?" The short answer is yes. The longer answer, for the GaN 1, is that a 4 Ohm speaker load will generate ... 
Okay to use RCA adapter on a fully balanced amp?
I have experienced what the OP is talking about. That is why I purchased the active adapter in my previous post  
Okay to use RCA adapter on a fully balanced amp?
I just received my Orchard Audio Starkrimson amp today and this is what I purchased with it to convert the balanced to unbalanced and it also supplies an extra 8db of gain   Stereo RCA to XLR Converter (orchardaudio.com)    
Best value Set amp for under $1500 used is ok.
@69zoso69    The R8 can ne repaired in the U.S. You just have to ship it to Willsentons authorized repair center. Email China-Hifi for details  
Gustard R26
GUSTARD R26 Discrete R2R Decoder with Streamer/Renderer PCM768&DSD512 (shenzhenaudio.com)   Sale  
Schiit Freya +
If the volume is relayed control, I'm pretty sure it will buzz via the remote. My Rogue sphinx does that and it's normal  
Anyone hear the Class D Audio Mini GaN 5 amp yet?
What types of preamps is everyone using?  
Anyone hear the Class D Audio Mini GaN 5 amp yet?
@celander  What more can I say. The amps would go into protection mode for whatever reason. My systems detail is listed in my system page.  
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
Understood but it suits my needs at the moment. We will see  
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
Gan400 shipped and will be here Friyay. Can't wait.