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McIntosh C8 (new) vs C26/2700 (used)
@hasmarto: I would prefer a Luxman (although I have never listened to one), but the CL-38uC does not have Home Theater bypass like the McIntosh C8. Currently, I love my Parasound 2100 (has everything I want except it's not tube: tone controls, l... 
Are Tube Buffers for real or even worth it ?
I had the Parasound zpre3 and while I liked it, I A/b compared it to the Parasound 2100 which sounds even better.  so i kept the 2100 and returned the zpre3. my video: https://youtu.be/5caUd8oP4S0?si=MidOGOpg_NW_jptG https://youtu.be/Cu4hvOjonVk... 
Are Tube Buffers for real or even worth it ?
I love the realistic organic vocalist , soundstage, instruments improvement. using the Yaqin sd-cd3 in a $19k stereo sys. I love it so much that I ordered a high end tube: Wathen Cryotone 6SN7 and it should arrive in 3-5 weeks. my video: https:... 
SQ difference XLR vs RCA ?
<6 ft RCA by Cardas is able to make it sound better. >6 ft, use Radial Rca to xlr converter , and sound like live music concert! my video: OMG, famous bands use this.Makes hifi 10x more realistic like live music venue concert.Radial ProAV... 
Any experience with Magna Mano Ultra MkIII streamer
The mano's $1300 USD is still more than I want to spend. I wish there was a $500 USD streamer with i2s for my Denafrips Ares II 12th anniversary DAC.