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Marantz SACD30N
I have posted this link before, but I think some of you would find it interesting.http://www.pureaudio.co.nz/?page_id=270 
Marantz SACD30N
The most ignorant audiophile are the ones always blabbing about balanced being the only way to have a good system.A true balanced system will cost double the money but very unlikely give better sound, it is all about implementing the best design a... 
Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?
Mick is trying to get a new supplier for the domes, I have a Cabernet ready to ship, having waiting for the domes since before Christmas I agreed with Mick to just ship it without the domes, but with the heat sink instead, the domes will the be sh... 
Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers?
The high end Denon’s are said to be very good. 
Why do I "need" Audirvana, Roon or the like versus just Tidal App?
I don’t understand why so many people dislike Roon, if one loves music, Roon is fantastic to discover musicians, you will notice I say musicians and not music, music we can discover other ways easily, but hearing a tune in Roon and maybe liking th... 
Best USB port on a late 2012 Mac mini
Hi mark, you would need a usb dac, a server/computer to send the files to the dac, then analog out from the dac to your pre amp.. 
Living room system: class A or AB amps?
I guess if one lives in warmer climates or has a small listening room, the ab would probably be better.My Class A power amp gets hot, not warm, but hot, the sound is sublime, also I have a large living room so don’t notice the heat from the amp so... 
PS Audio BHK 250 - Is it still a good amp?
I think the 250 could be an end game amp for many people, only caveat for people who like to change equipment often is the dumping of prices that PS Audio often do, make it difficult to know the real prices on their equipment. 
question for Luxman L-590AX owners
I have this one, made my Hi-Fi sound better with blacker background and the hum I had from my class A power amp trough my speakers disappeared, mine is with 8 outlets, beautiful made.https://harmonydesign.se/produkt/dct-90/The guy behind the compa... 
Supratek Owners Thread
Drowning my tears in a Cabernet, waiting for a Cabernet.... Na... System sounds good, knowing when Mick’s Cabernet arrives, the sound will hopefully improve and music will be even more pleasurable. 
All NEW DENON A110 Integrated Amp // Reference Class Bargain !..
Denon itself says that they took a lot of experience from the SX-11 when making the new A110. It gets rave reviews in Europe. 
Best integrated for my needs????
Norma ipa 140 is very good, also this could be of interest.http://www.pureaudio.co.nz/?page_id=485 
Supratek Owners Thread
I was supposed to get my Cabernet for Christmas, but unfortunately Mick is waiting for supplies! So I have to wait patiently a few more  weeks, I’m afraid these Covid times are not making things easy. 
Doge 8 Clarity with tube upgrade or Primaluna EVO 300
This is interesting.http://www.pureaudio.co.nz/?page_id=270 
Doge 8 Clarity with tube upgrade or Primaluna EVO 300
But you are doubling everything to be true balanced, a product done properly, would you notice any difference in sound quality?I am skeptical to that, for the money I think you get more single ended, if it is 0.001 or 0.00001, who cares!?