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Are there any DACs that can go low?
My learning over time tells me that for DACs (like all other audio components) it will be hit or miss in low end performance, which will be system dependent. Of course there will be exceptions.The system dependency involves:1.favorable impedance m... 
Simplifi Audio
Dual Core shipped on June 5th arrived on June 7th. 
Are there any DACs that can go low?
If one source in your system is giving you richer deeper bass than a another source, then it sounds like that involves differences in the impedance of each source.This results in better synergy of one source over the other. 
Kevin gets the
Upscale Audio is a successful dealership that obviously has staying power in a volatile industry.Roscoeii, and others, there is almost never a "consensus" when audiophiles discuss any subject in these or any forums. But, there is an obvious tenden... 
Simplifi Audio
Jocelyndrolet, I am waiting for my Dual Core to be shipped. I was told 8 days ago in a phone conversation with Tim it would ship on June 5th. I am a bit edgy however after the initial lack of communication, and difficulty getting responses. Really... 
What should I upgrade
I really like my system, but am kind of getting an itch to get something different. So, given what I have for a pre, amp and DAC, what should I upgrade that will probably give me an appreciable improvement?If you really like your system, perhaps y... 
Kevin gets the
The timing of the two reviews at competing sites sure seems peculiar.he has always been courteous and quite helpful...Always? Years ago then, I must have phoned him on a bad day. I never forget my impression of dealers.I'm grateful for the free ex... 
CALLING ALL YAMAMOTO A-O11 2A3 OWENERS /
When you use all capital letters you're shouting at us. The shouting drowns out the message. 
Simplifi Audio
This issue was resolved since I heard from Tim Ryan today. He has been at the Munich Audio show. His phone coverage did not operate there so, he has not returned calls. The Dual Core has been backordered and that has been resolved and units will s... 
DAC for entry level system
Had 3 of the DACS you list, HRT II, VDAC II and Rega. All were worthy performers. The best of those for me was probably the Rega. (I could not do head to head comparisons so take this with a grain of salt and from memory) You won't know which one ... 
Best Power Cable for less than $100
Wireworld Stratus 7 $99 
Musical Fidelity A 3.2 current market value???
Rrog hit the nail on the head. 
Anyone enjoy their amp's sound more than music?
Not meaning to offend the op, but the subject of this this thread is audiophile nonsense and one more reason the term "audiophile" has a negative connotation for some people. 
NAD M50
Contact your dealer. Search online for other NAD dealers and call around. (for example, Audio Advisor) But there are many others. A good one should have some idea of what you need to do. 
Dedicated Power Lines
So Jea48, I'm also planning to get 2 dedicated lines, 1 for digital and one for analog. I'm not sure what to tell the electrician and I don't understand branch circuits. I plan to request 10 or 12 awg romex.