firstonetallguy

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Do you own a Simaudio Moon 390?
holmann Absolutely love mine.In fact I sold my PS Audio Directstream as the PS Audio didn't sound better than the Simaudio to me. Thanks for your response.  I was also wondering about the PS Audio Directstream.  It was one of my other possible c... 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
 "@audiotroy I only used the Marantz in conjunction with the PS Audio DAC since it needed a preamp to be most effective. The NAD runs straight into my amp. Power conditioning is from a PS Audio Quintessence and the power cord is a Pangea AC14XL Mk... 
Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready?
eziggy82I enjoyed your review of the 4 Streamer/DACs. I need help with your comment about the Lumin T2, “ would recommend it UNLESS you have a very transparent system”.  I have the following: Pass Labs x150.8 amp, Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A e... 
Your favorite Electrostatic, Panel spkr
I entered a high-end music store in the early 1980s in Oklahoma City, just to compare what they had to my great Altec Lansing Flamenco 848a horn and large woofer speakers. These rocked and shook my walls. I was in my early 30s with a limited bud... 
Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready?
I have been looking for a DAC plus Streamer plus music server plus Roon plus MQA combination, either separately or combined, for some time now. I have been reading a lot of reviews and comparisons. Products by Matrix, Benchmark, PS Audio, Roon, ... 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Today I googled audiophile clubs in Oklahoma and this came up.  I realize this is an old message on the forum but you never know what will happen till you try.I live in Oklahoma City and I was wondering if there is any audiophile club available.  ... 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
Perfect question, jnehma1.This is a great question for me.  I am looking for the exact same thing.  I thought the NAD C658 was the solution.  I am very sorry you were not satisfied.  There are no "professional" reviews out, as of yet.  Thanks for ... 
MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote!
Yes 
2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K
Martin Logan Expression ESL 13a electrostatic and dynamic hybrid speakers.  The finest and clearest sound I have ever heard from 30 to 20,000. 
Need Amp Advice
I have the Emotiva XPA-5 Gen 3 amp just like yours. I also have the Pass Labs 150 and Pass Labs 150.8 amps. I am completely reworking my AV and Stereo listening room. When the xpa, 150, and 150.8 amps arrived within a few days of each other, I ... 
Wife trouble
My wife has bad hearing. We are both senior citizens. She wears hearing aids during the day but takes them out when she is home. She can enjoy tv with wireless headphones, where she adjusts the volume so it can be loud enough for her and I can lis... 
WORST Experience Ever in Dealing With Woodbridge Stereo NJ
UPS vs FedEX. I will tell you my experience with heavy audio equipment transported to my home by both businesses. I ordered a 15 in subwoofer from HSU, California to Oklahoma. I gave the official plat address to my residence.  I have lived here...