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evank

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Aric Audio and my system
Unpacked and hooked up in the system. Sounds very good and I expect it to sound even better with some hours on it.  
Aric Audio and my system
My Super 6sn7 preamp was delivered yesterday right as I was walking out the door to attend my own wedding so it will be a few days before I get it unpacked and set up.  
Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases
@sawbuck You are going to love it. It needs at least 300 hrs of break in. You will hear all changes it goes through until it settles in.  
Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases
Honest mistake unless you read everything. They even tell you your receipt will show Singapore dollars. This is mine from last month.   Order Summary ... 
Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases
DENAFRIPS PONTUS II 12TH-1 R2R DAC $1,792.97Price   In Stock: Ready to ship within 2-3 business days.  
Bluesound "upgrade" 4.0
Never had a problem. I use my Windows laptop and on occasion my Android phone. Ethernet connection to my Node.  
Aric Audio and my system
@jaymark Great to hear. I too have a GaNFeT amp, its the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra as I read you have a similar amp in another thread as well as a pair of Lin Lai from Grant Fidelity  
Aric Audio and my system
@aricaudio thanks I saw it on Facebook. Great review  
Auralic Vega G2 or Denafrips Pontus II 12th + streamer?
@soix I like them both  
Auralic Vega G2 or Denafrips Pontus II 12th + streamer?
@mmcgill829 im using a Schiit Freya + for a preamp.and the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra for amplification  
Auralic Vega G2 or Denafrips Pontus II 12th + streamer?
Im comparing the Pontus 2 to my Orchid Dac right now. Pontus 2 needs alot of break in time. Been listening for a few days and needed to give my ears a break for a few days then go back and reevaluate. Both have there strengths amd weaknesses. Pont... 
Aric Audio and my system
Spoke with Aric today on the phone and I placed my order for the Super 6sn7 linestage. 3 to 4 week wait but it will be well worth it.  
Preamp for a GaN-FET amp...
@alaindexe That model is no longer in production   Home Audio and Stereo Equipment - Orchard Audio  
Preamp for a GaN-FET amp...
@alaindexe You state there is reliability issues with the Starkrimson mono's, care to share? I haven't heard or read of any issues.  
Significant steps? (DAC)
@sfgak  You can leave it on all the time and you won't have to worry. I just got my Pontus 2 on Tuesday and I'm comparing it to my MHDT Orchid which has on and off and no standby.