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Any experience with Magna Mano Ultra MkIII streamer
The Magna Ultra Mk III is a great streamer! Set up was easy with Ropieee and Bubble UPnP. Streaming with Qobuz. The sound quality is superior to any streamer I’ve owned which I believe is attributable to the Farad power supply. I would describe t... 
Any advice on Ayon scorpio integrates?
I’ve owned an Ayon Scorpio XS for three years and love it. I paid $2500 new and they now go for $4500 new. I upgraded to Sophia EL34 tubes last year and the sound is an improvement over the stock Electro-Harmonix tubes. I prefer the sound of the a... 
Matrix Audio Element S In the House
There is a Denafrips tutorial on YouTube for changing the pin-out configuration of the I2S input. I think it's 0-0-0-0. Matrix Audio settings offer a few choices and I used setting "A" . And as I said in my earlier message, the recent Matrix fir... 
Matrix Audio Element S In the House
I had this same problem after the recent firmware update. Was able to fix the problem by changing from a WLAN to a LAN connection. The Element S now works perfectly and sounds great! Matrix Audio service and communication is terrible.  
Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update
I've made the firmware update to my Pontus II and it is a noticeable improvement. I think the mids and highs sound more refined, but not harsh. Just a little cleaner. I'm streaming from a Lindemann Limetree Bridge which I highly recommend. Grea... 
streaming and audiophile stereo
I'm using a Lindemann Limetree Bridge II streaming Qobuz into my Denafrips Pontus II DAC and on to my Ayon Scorpio EL34 tube amp.  Tekton Perfect Set 2-10 speakers. The sound is absolutely sublime!  
Thoughts about the "Cheapaudioman" on YouTube
Cheapaudioman recommended the WiiM Mini Airplay 2. I have this little streamer connected to my Denafrips Pontus 2 DAC via Toslink cable and the sound quality is amazing. Compared to my previous set-up with my PC to the Denafrips Iris to the Pont... 
Best Sound Track Ever Vote for One
The Mission by Ennio Morricone is a great score  
Which device makes for a better digital music source? Computer or streamer?
I stream from my Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (fan-less) through an AudioQuest Carbon USB B to C Cable to a Denfrips Iris and then to a Denafrips Ares II DAC. This analog signal goes to my Ayon Scorpio XS amp and then to my Tekton Perfect Set 2-10 spe... 
Need Recommendations for a pair of Speakers around $1,000
My three year old Klipsch Heresy III's sound great with my Ayon XS tube amp. Also in the system is a Denafrips Ares II & a Denafrips Iris, all streaming from my Surface Pro 7. I have some Tekton Perfect Set 210's on order and the estimated  ... 
Cornwall IV – tube (amp) choice
I have an Ayon Scorpio XS driving two Klipsch Hersesy III's and the sound is amazing!