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Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@rav6258   Thank you for your comments, I am saving to buy the Raven this coming spring and this verifies some of the traits I am looking for.   
Integrated amp for Legacy Focus speakers
Preamp, Amp and a DAC. Fills the bill for all your needs. Provides a path for the future.  
Integrated amp for Legacy Focus speakers
gheesh, that $3995 Csib already gone Because it’s really, really good. I have Focus XD’s with Coda S5.5. Stellar!  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
@jc4659   Thank you for that reply. I may just get the stock tubes as I can use a little warmth and if not then get a set of Linlai tubes later to tube roll. Appreciated.  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
Do the sound characteristics of this preamp enhance or make bass more pronounced? I am not really looking for that. I want tonally neutral but with the tube holographic presentation they are known for and some midrange warmth or fullness. I just r... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
FWIW, I have a CEC TL1x, which I bought new in 1991. It's had 1 belt replaced, I feel no need to replace it. It is very musical.  
Jay’s Audio CD Transport
@no_regrets   Your DAC on order does not have AES/EBU inputs which is a downside for users of that connection. It only has USB, Coaxial and optical.   
Reviewing the fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cables
Greg Weaver just did a review at the Audio Analyst.   
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
I noticed today they raised the price from $5495 to $5895.  
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp
I asked Spatial about the deposit, it is $2500 down, remainder at shipping. It was 5-6 weeks timeline then.  
LAIV Harmony
@audioman58   I thought you were saving for the T+A Dac 200? I know I am.  
Amps that don’t impersonate space heaters.
Take a look at the Coda S5.5. 50 WPC Class A amp that runs cool, you can put your hand on it an leave it there. It is superb sounding, probably a little better than your Pass 30.5 according to Terry London. He has heard both amps in his system. He... 
New speakers for a new start?
Legacy Audio Focus SE. Coda Continium # 8 Amp.  
Next upgrade options
Coda amps are high performing and reasonable costs. Class A.   
Audience SX2/Front Row Cables...has anyone tried or heard much of this new reference line?
@jafant Cabling is as follows: XLR between Dac and Legacy Wavelet II = WW Gold Eclipse 8. XLR between Wavelet and Coda Amp = WW Gold Eclipse 8. Power cord on Aurender n 200 is DH labs Redwawe Signature. PC on DAC, DDC and Wavelet is WW silver e...