fthompson251

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Preamp for my CODA 5.5 amp
FWIW, this most likely won't be of any help but I am using the Legacy Audio Wavelet II into my Coda S5.5 which is driving the mid/treble of my Legacy Focus XD's. The Waveet is also an external crossover and has Room Correction DSP specifically pro... 
Linear Power Supply Recommendations!
HDPlex from Small Green Computer - 4 outputs, 2 are voltage adjustable.  
Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)
Contact Juan @Bliss Hifi and talk to him about an Aurender unit within your budget. (He is an Aurender and Eversolo dealer) An A200 comes to mind for an All in One.  I have done business with Juan and he is very knowledgeable and helpful. You can'... 
Pass....Accuphase....or......
+1 @vinylvalet   The under the radar gem in amplifiers.  
Let's talk about Silver...
@erik_squires You mention Wireworld Cables, did you find them problematic? I ask because they are highly regarded as good for the money cables and neutral.  
Stereo Times 2024 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS List
I am forever thankful to Terry for his pointing me to the Coda S5.5.I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!  
Received my Denafrips Venus 15th
@zaxx40   There is a USA Dealer too, @Audioman58 in MA. I got my Terminator 15th from him.    
Received my Denafrips Venus 15th
From what I can gather the Arcas has a better clock, but if you are using the clock sync between the Arce and the Venus 15th then it is taking advantage of the better OCXO clock in you Venus so most likely there would be no advantage of the higher... 
ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT
@nubiann  A well thought out response. Good luck with your search.  
Needing DAC Advice
An R2R selection that you may like would be the Denafrips Venus 15th. Audioman58 sells them for well under $4000. If you stretch your budget to about $5400 you can get the Terminator 15th which is an outstanding DAC and build around it. It will te... 
Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?
I replaced my VAC Renaissance 70/70 with a Coda s5.5 and I am very happy. @mulveling  nailed it as far as that tube harmonic distortion that is pleasing to the ears. But I have adjusted and I am very happy with the results.   
DAC for Aurender N200
@vthokie83   I think you got a chance to hear what I was talking about. Term 15th is a   T+, so essentially the same. It really works well together with the N200. I have the Hermes between them to go up another step with clock sync and I2s.  
Denafrips Terminator II 12th anniversary VS. Terminator PLUS 12th anniversary
@marco1   That's the thing, they haven't told him. I told him this morning!  
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...