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Accept free Audiophilleo 1 and upgrade DAC?
I just bought a MHDT Stockholm v2 from a guy who used it with the Audiophilleo 1 (w/ Pure Power) USB and loved it, said it made a big difference with USB. The Stockholm is a very musical and detailed DAC which seem to bump up the bass in my tube b... 
Doge 7 tube DAC
Check out the MHDT line of tube dacs, detailed and smooth. easy to listen to 
DAC finalist please help
I'll second the MHDT Dacs just got a used Stockholm v2 and love it R2R, Tube and very musical, detailed and not fatiguing 
What made you put together your first 2nd system?
First 2nd system came about when we bought a log home in the mountains.  Wanted some music so had an extra CDP and tuner. Bought a new Grommes PHI-26 and used Klipsch Quartets.  No Phone or internet. 
Any advantage having a 3V Dac output?
I just got a MHDT Stockholm v2 DAC-3v.  I was using the DAC output on my Emotiva ERC-4 CDP at 2v.Into my  Decware Mini Torii the MHDT produces more volume at the same volume settings when compared to the Emotiva.  With a 4 watt amp it makes a diff... 
What is the best way to play music with DAC/wireless?
I just started using a Chromecast Audio into a DAC via my Iphoneused on Ebay 50 bucks. sounds very nice 
Which speakers to be ''in'' the music?
Just my 2 cents.I have Ref 3A de Capos on one system and Klipsch Quartets on the other both low power set amps ( 4 and 6 wpc).  The de capos are more real in one way detailed, clean but the Quartets with horns always reminds of sitting at a live c... 
CAYIN A-100t INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Mitch Singerman in LA. I sent an amp to him a few years ago and he did an excellent job.  I can't find his address but many here should know. 
FM Tuner for audiophiles-is it a bad idea today?
I have about 4 good public/community music stations in my area and 2 NPR news stations.  I loved my Mac mr74,mr67, mr71.  But it was a pain getting them in top shape, finding someone to work on them  and shipping them across the country.So I went ... 
The Future of Speakers?
But you have to wear a tin foil hat :) 
Need ideas to match a pair of monitor with 40WPC tube amp
Triangle Comete, or Focal? 
What are the best tuners each company has made, and how you started?
I like this site for comparisonshttps://www.fmtunerinfo.com/ 
SET amps
I started with the Primaluna PL2.   Moved to a Decware Mini Torii using the same speakers (Ref 3A de Capos).  Can't play as loud but loud enough and a very sweet sound.  It's a single ended pentode design. 
Schiit Bifrost 2 quit working
I bought a used eitr and had an issue  emailed them and they were so helpful  
MM phono preamplifier
For tubes  great priceHagerman Cornet III or used a Cornet II