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Denafrips Terminator II 12th anniversary VS. Terminator PLUS 12th anniversary
@marco1   I wonder too since the T 15th is the "old" T+ inside. They selling a new faceplate and some hand selected parts?   
Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
@bluethinker  In comparison to the AQ Diamond. The Diamond was very transparent and detailed. A bit thin in the midrange but had fast articulate bass. The frontRow Reserve (Audience's best USB Cable) Did everything the AQ did as far as hearing the... 
Received my Denafrips Venus 15th
@brbrock  I've owned the Denafrips Venus II before the Terminator 15th for 3 years. My Legacy  Wavelet II also has an internal DAC. I have become accustomed to the R2R sound in comparison and prefer it. I wanted to take advantage of the clock sync... 
Received my Denafrips Venus 15th
Congratulations on your new Venus 15th. I've had my Terminator 15th for about a month and I just love it. I came from a Venus II as well.  Keep burning it in it just keeps getting better. I got over 600 hours on mine now.  
Preamp issue
I had a similar story with my VAC tube preamp and amp. I was the original owner for 25 years. They sat for quite some time before I came back to audio. I got them both repaired at VAC in Sarasota, and both units were down more than operational for... 
HiFi Rose RS150B vs. Eversolo DMP-A10
I've also had great support from Aurender. You simply email support and they get back to you in like 48 hours. In their lineup maybe look at the A 200 in your price range if you want streamer/Dac all in 1. (If not going separates. )  
Legacy Focus SE or PS Audio FR20
I have the Legacy Audio Focus XD's. I also have the Wavelet II so I am "all in" and I am deeply satisfied with them. I don't find them fatiguing at all. I am sensitive to that so I pay attention to speakers that present being overly detailed. I ha... 
The Stereo Times Coda S5.5 amplifier just posted today. Thanks guys
@gryphongryph   When I put my ear to my speakers  I hear nothing at all with my s5.5  
Top 10 Live Albums
Heart - Long Road Home  
Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled
Ah, good point! Yes when I inquired at Audience the designer told me that the Reserve would just be "more of everything" but it's not "Silvery" sounding in the sense of extreme brightness.   
Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled
That’s awesome, finding that "gem" that ties a system together is so rewarding. In my case the Audience did that but I have a different  DAC and system. (Speakers, amp, pre) IDK if it’s the R2R or what but the resolution was a transformation. Funn... 
Auarender N10 On Sale
@audphile1   I concur with your conclusion. A good USB, a good PC and good DAC. This brings a new level of enjoyment.  When I get back from FL in the spring I am experimenting with PC's on my DAC or Amp. I can afford one. Snake River Audio has my ... 
Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled
@audphile1   Do you know if that Audience replacement was new off the shelf? I know my cable took 300+ hours. I probably have about 800 hours on it now, thanks to breaking in my DAC for 24 days non stop. Happy Holidays Sir.  
Final Touch Sinope USB?
@audphile1  Is your Stealth the one with the sliding tuning ring thingy?   
Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled
Awesome, enjoy! Thanks for the review.