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Lumin D2 Dac/Streamer Vs 2021 Node/Denafrips Ares ii or Chord Qutest
I suggest you look at a Raspberry Pi4 with an Allo Digione Hat. Feed that into a Chord and call it a day. That is the best setup hands down. Regardless of cost, which is substantially less.   
Tube Amp recommendation for Wilson Yvettes other than ARC
Thanks fellas. Digging into the VTL amps. S200 or MB185.... thoughts? 
Best amp to drive Wilson Yvette’s
Thanks three easy payments. I would have the same question. I moved from tubes (prima luna) to SS (pass labs) due to the fact I could not drive the speakers very loud with the prima Luna. Not sure if I could. I do like tubes, just trying to find t... 
Best amp to drive Wilson Yvette’s
Thanks 4425. I guess I’m struggling why the Luxman m900u or Ref 75se would be any better and with more headroom than the Pass Labs I have now. Would love any insight. I appreciate the feedback! 
Best amp to drive Wilson Yvette’s
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Best amp to drive Wilson Yvette’s
Thanks Erik. Mono’s? Or keep with stereo amp? 
Pass Labs 150.8 and XP-20 versus PrimaLuna Dialogue Premier HP integrated
I had PL integrated amp prior to purchasing my Pass Lab equipment ; 250.8 and XP20. I would not say PL was junk at all. Quite the opposite, it is build extremely well. The sound from the PL is terrific. The only reason I moved away is I need more ... 
Looking for phono preamp recommendations
Thanks for all feedback. Really want to stick with a phono preamp but not at the >10k price point. Not sure of the return sonically.  
Looking for phono preamp recommendations
Thanks. How does the ARC Ref three do it? They have balanced outputs and so do others. Just curious.  
Looking for phono preamp recommendations
Thanks. What company? 
Looking for phono preamp recommendations
Any balanced phono preamps to recommend? 
Looking for phono preamp recommendations
Yes- I was thinking of a balanced preamp.  
Phonostage preamp HELP
Thanks all. I did change my setting from45 to 60. I thought they were already set at 60..... trust, but verify! Sounds much much better. Thanks for all of the insights.  
Turntable options
Guys -Im considering the AMG Giro. Any thoughts on this versus Clearaudio Innovation Wood with 12 inch Universial arm.  
Turntable options
Thanks DJFST. Not a fan of VPI. To me, the quality and engineering isn’t comparable to a lot of the tables I’m looking at. Granted I only had the VPI Prime. But much of their stuff is recycled in many of their tables. Also not a fan of their tone ...