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Modwright Elyse DAC input issues
DJ,If I get a dropout it is usually once a listening session for a few seconds, thankfully nowhere near your unfortunate experience.I did not have the "standard" KWA100 power amp so I can’t provide any impressions of that versus my SE model. If yo... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
I have the EVO and use RCA SPDIF connection, very musical to my ears. Whether or not the balanced connection sounds even better I can not say , but from my experience the single ended connection is very satisfying 
Modwright Elyse DAC input issues
I have an Elyse in my 2nd system and use the RCA SPDIF input. I’ve encountered on occasion the dropout issue you describe, luckily infrequently. On the plus side I really enjoy its sound especially with NOS tubes/rectifier; on the down side I woul... 
Arcam Integrated Amps
Briefly had an Arcam FMJ A32 in my 2nd system. I found it very fatiguing with silver speaker cables, and even with copper cables not very musically engaging  
Perfect Path "Solutions" (PPS) eMat
" The problem many people do not or refuse to understand is that just because they hear a difference does not mean that there actually is one.What you think you hear is subject to the way you are thinking and feeling at the time "The 1st time I de... 
Prima Luna Pre vs Modwright LS100
jimbones What 6SN7s and rectifier are you using in your LS100? 
Bulk power cables suggestions
If you haven’t read through the forum Williewonka started on the double helix design it includes comments on different cable wire that the guys have used.  
Is room size considered when they design speakers?
Maybe you could consider asking the specific manufacturer or respective dealer  the question. When I was looking to purchase Daedalus Audio speakers one of the things I discussed with Lou was my room size/layout and he went through which models wo... 
Bulk power cables suggestions
Just purchased Kontak at the cableco 
This website has become S-L-O-W
Not at all. and I have the latest Windows updates 
Bulk power cables suggestions
@aboliveI suggest reaching out to Audiogon members, grannyring, Wig and Williewonka, they are seasoned cable DYI’ers.. I can attest firsthand to the cable making capabilities of grannyring; well worth the reach-out despite the above generalization... 
Puritan Audio 156 or 136 vs PIAudio UberBuss
Thanks Wig, I sent him a pm over there to ask for some insights 
Inexpensive CD Transport...
Believe another member mentioned in a thread that Schitt is coming out with one. I have the Cambridge in my 2nd system, it operates fine and sounds good for the money 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
Another tube option to maybe consider -  Line Magnetic , several integrated models that would work with the Legacy speakers - 314IA (EL34) , 881IA (KT88), 845IA (845), 150IA (KT150), 805IA (805). I have the 518IA which is now called the 845IA, ver... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Robert Plant - Digging Deep: Subterranea