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At what point is an external D/A converter warranted or beneficial
@geoffkait , love your comments. I feel privileged to be on the receiving end of one. I do agree with you some of the time. Like this time maybe, but no, they are doing as designed. Not the best I'm sure but better than nothing. 
At what point is an external D/A converter warranted or beneficial
@adg101 That's the Sony unit I have in storage. Supposedly top of line back in the day. I agree finding a track was cumbersome.  Not much of a problem for me as I don't jump around much. I would/will hate the rewind though. 
Why Do You Love Being an Audiophile?
Audiophile?  Not really......MusicphIle assuredly. Unfortunately getting to the best music reproduction for your ears requires you to graduate from audiophile academy a long and ardeous curriculum. And it's never ending education. When you think y... 
At what point is an external D/A converter warranted or beneficial
Thanks for all the suggestions and replies. Everything is useful.Millercarbon- interesting suggestions I like them. Fwiw sold my R2R, Pioneer RT909 a couple years ago but still have 2 Hifi VCRS in the storage closet a brand new never used Sony and... 
Hegel H360 HT analogue input
Not sure about the Hegel but in most cases I know of its done thru a setting in the menu. On my Lexicon it's called analog bypass. Hope this helps 
Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500
Although I cannot do a comparison I can say that I'm very much pleased with the Rogue Pharaoh I purchased one year ago. It's a great unit IMO. Customer service by Rogue has been superb when I had any type of question or concern. Plenty of power to... 
What is an Audiophile? Here's the list for newbies.
Audiophile is another term for a rabbit looking for a hole. Smart rabbits mostly avoid falling into the hole once they find it. All those deemed audiophiles are looking for the unattainable holy grail. Seriously, anyone who appreciates music in an... 
Well maybe it IS my hearing
Great posts and a very appropriate thread.  Thanks erik, I hope more of us will post their views. 66 and still rocking rarely loud anymore, somewhere around 85 dB but it depends on the music. Hearing loss due to jet engines, parties, concerts and ... 
What was your favorite musical artist best album?
Dire Straits- Communique  
Worst Audio Injury !!
Yup, my amp kicked me in the lower back one day and put me out of commission for about 2.5 months. But I got even by putting that sucker to work daily for 2.5 months.  
The JC Whitney syndrome
+10 michaelgreenaudio, well said! :) 
The JC Whitney syndrome
FWIW, OP I get what your point is, I also get that you were not disputing the worthiness of tweaks.For all the tweakers, Jeez, give the guy a break. This is a forum after all and no one should be ridiculed for posting their thoughts. 
Who needs a tuner?
Pretty cool, kinda awesome. Thanks, who knew? 
Why no Class D integrated love? (from manufacturers)
@ Mr m,Running the exact same Rogue pharaoh with NOS mullard tubes as yourself and my experience has been very positive also. No regrets here.  
What speaker cable made a major difference in the sound quality of your speakers??
Tara Labs gave my Transparent Ultra MM a whooping in all aspects.