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High end Class D amps?
+1 jaytor! 
High end Class D amps?
So what does the A mean?   
High end Class D amps?
Wow.  Class D haters.  There are Class D amps that suck and SS amps that suck.  It is in the implementation, to a point, without having to discuss which is the Holy Grail.  I had PS Audio Hybrid tube / Class D M700's.  Replaced them with a used Cl... 
High end stereo preamps? Worth it?
Some more really excellent posts about how a quality Pre amp with system synergy absolutely enhances an already fine rig.  But to my point about not being able to site examples of science, I guess I meant that it is not easy 'to measure' the diffe... 
High end stereo preamps? Worth it?
clearthinker129 postsMany posts saying hi-end preaamps improve sound.One post saying 'why', surely the additional circuitry cannot improve the signal it is fed with. Doesn't it just add noise?Or does it add some aspect to the sound that these pos... 
High end stereo preamps? Worth it?
Wise words mitch2.  Of course, if one has multiple inputs (beyond your DAC), the decision is easier.  I actually only have two digital inputs; ROON and my TV, both into my DAC.  Yet, to me, the preamp is indeed worth it.   
High end stereo preamps? Worth it?
I tried direct with DAC to amps, using several DAC's touted as having good preamp volume control: PS Audio DS with bridge, Auralic G2 and now my Mola Mola Tambaqui.  In each setting, the overall sound and especially soundstage was improved by inse... 
Next Best Upgrade for Tidal MQA?
Hi bruxesq,,  Based on your:I’m generally happy with the sound, but always chasing the cleaner, clearer, better separation, more dynamic, more lifelike...comments is sounds more like my taste and that is not tube gear.  I think tube gear is better... 
Power Conditioners
+1 for the Inakustik 3500P.  I plug everything into it. 
Kubala-Sosna Sensation
Hi jafant,Bill Parish, GTT Audio.  Super nice guy.Audionet, Mola Mola, KS, YGThanks!  Ken 
Kubala-Sosna Sensation
Hello,I have fairly high end equipment, Audionet Max amps and Pre G2 with Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC.  I would categorize my system as true and revealing in a wonderful way.  Do not say over-etched. Wires (are) were all Audience AU24SX, which I demo'd... 
Has anyone ever tried cables made with OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) Copper?
Hi dougthebiker, I am a fan of Audience Cables, particularly their AU24 SX.  From their site:OHNO cables are named after Dr. Atsumi Ohno who invented the method of manufacturing mono-crystal wire, a highly sophisticated process of producing wire w... 
spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
+! for this:rbstehno1,175 postsGet the best dac you can afford that has an Ethernet port and then get Roon to run on a server that is located outside of your audio room. Forget about the flawed usb connection, then you don’t need a computer in you... 
spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
...or to be more direct, don't waste your money on a separate streamer until you have a very good DAC you like, and it just might even also be a very good streamer!  and one less box and cable and power cord...and that again is just my opinion!  Ken 
spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
Hello OP,  I started with the Node 2 as  streamer and DAC; it got me into streaming and sounded ok.  Upgraded to PS Audio Direct Stream with Bridge (streamer); Better!.  Then I upgraded to Auralic Vega G2 DAC and Streamer; Better Yet!Now I have re...