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PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@chrispua you aren't going to get a response as noted on prior page the Op has been suspended by Audiogon   
Audiophile Surge Suppressor (and nothing else)
@nonoise  Interesting your experience with ZeroSurge I have one in each of my 2  audio systems as well as one with my main TV and there's no etch or restraints on sound etc.  
Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC
@no_regrets - I can'y give you the whys and wherefores as to why transports may have optimized outputs but for instance my SimAudio 260DT is optimized for AES/EBU. I got that 1st hand from SimAudio. I also read that for instance the top of the lin... 
Audiophile Surge Suppressor (and nothing else)
Correct me if I am wrong but aren't Tripp Lite MOV based suppressors> If so they aren't optimal for protecting audio equipment and going for non-sacrificial suppressors such as ZeroSurge, Brickwall and SurgeX are preferable.  
Audiophile Surge Suppressor (and nothing else)
@whart +1 on ZeroSurge. Similarly Brickwall or SurgeX   @zlone  You're correct even if you have whole home surge protection (I do) the electricians still advise other surge protection at the equipment.  I've had lightning strikes powerful enoug... 
Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC
@glennewdick No question that the DAC is more important however if you have had a decent transport and then swapped in a better transport the impact is quite noticeable and shouldn’t be discounted   
Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC
@no_regrets I think your questions on the transport were essentially answered in your 2 transport threads. That said, a quality DAC requires a transport that is on par quality wise otherwise you will not get the full SQ that the DAC can deliver. A... 
Stack Audio - Anyone knows them?
@knockknock12  - Link below will lead you to the Stack Audio threads already on Audiogon.   That said I use the Auva 100 speaker isolators, and have a set of the EQ system isolators and have found the SQ benefits well worth the relativel modest pr... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@bruce19 I have no idea why Audiogon suspended her  
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+1 @grannyring   
HiFi satisfaction and/ or Musical enjoyment
@xp200dr  - Purely for curiosity sake what comprised the reference system that you stopped enjoying?  
Time For a CD Player Upgrade
@classicrockfan  "If I were you I would get a CDT/DAC combo such as CEC TL5 CDT (directly from Japan)/Gustard A26 or SMSL SUX DAC(directly from China) for less than $2000, instead of spending that much to upgrade your CDP... the S.Q. is far better... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
For those of you waiting for a response from alightronics you'll apparently be waiting quite awhile for whatever reason she has been suspended  
Check This Out!
Thanks Bill. I actually thought the Tron had reach out and touch centered vocals.  I don’t recall the name of the Chinese female vocalist that Colin played some tracks of but to me she was as if she was right there.  
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@grannyring  Bill, how would you compare this to the Tron Signature? I auditioned the Tron previously at Colin's so i am familiar with its sound. Thanks