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PMC Twenty5.22i
@soix  Thanks for the information.  More speakers to consider.  Much appreciated.   
PMC Twenty5.22i
@soix  Thanks..... 1) How close to the back wall will the speakers be?   ANSWER - 12”.  NOTE the maximum width of speaker is about 8” since they have sit on my 66” cabinet with the TV in the middle.   Will these speakers be too large for room?... 
PMC Twenty5.22i
My question is “My apartment living room ceiling is 8’ high, 16’ deep, width is 14’.   There is another room, the kitchen, that is open to the living room and is 15’ long.  Will the pmc Twenty5.22i.22i speaker with its 39hz frequency response soun... 
How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get?
@deone Thanks.  Where did you place the AC Infinity Multifan S4 fan in relationship to your amp (behind it, where exactly, middle?). You are using one fan and not 2 fans, correct?   Do I need to keep the fan on 24/7 or just when my amp is on?    ... 
How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get?
@deone Please post the Brand & model of the USB fan you are using to cool your Ayre amp?  If possible, please include an Amazon link.  Thanks.    
"Best choice" among Hegel 120, Moon 250i and Rotel 1572MKii
I suggest you add the Musical Fidelity M6si amp to your list l    The M6si is considered a high-value, high-performance amp that delivers true high-end sound quality.   I own this amp and like it very much.  Please see: ”The Musical Fidelity M... 
DAC suggestions?
@wisemenofgotham  +1, Schiit Yggy LIM DAC.  "Yggdrasil+’s unique True Multi bit™ architecture combines integrated multi bit D/A converters with a proprietary time- and frequency-domain optimized digital filter. Together with the convenience of re... 
New Product - Schiit Byggy DAC Details
@kraftwerkturbo  No one said that that a "proprietary", "custom-designed" DAC etc. is ’better’.  I do not care what they call the DAC chip used in my DAC.  Custom-Designed is okay (I guess) but so is a ladder DAC, a FPGA DAC, a delta sigma DAC... 
Threshold S/300 STASIS problem with on off swicht
@ghdprentice  +1, I agree.   Restoring vintage audio equipment like the Threshold S/300  amplifier can significantly improve its performance, especially given its age and the wear of components such as capacitors.  Replacing aging power supply ca... 
Threshold S/300 STASIS problem with on off swicht
If the power switch on your Threshold S/300 amplifier is malfunctioning, you have a few options for replacement: • Contact Threshold Audio directly: They offer service for vintage models, including replacing worn-down items like the power switch.... 
FYI - QoBuz Hi Fi partner playlists
As I posted above, I requested QoBuz provide sort options for its Hi Fi Partners playlists.  Their response is below: “Thanks for your message, and we apologize for the late reply.  If this feedback hasn’t already been shared, we’ll make sure it ... 
New Product - Schiit Byggy DAC Details
FYI - The Schiit Yggy LIM DAC (Less Is More) uses a ladder DAC architecture. Specifically, it employs four Texas Instruments DAC8812 chips—these are precision R-2R (ladder) multibit DACs, with two per channel in a balanced configuration. Schiit de... 
New Product - Schiit Byggy DAC Details
@srinisr  I searched your above question and found the info below the ====.   If you require DSD, I suggest you do more investigation because I do not know.   I have no more info on this and suggest you visit the Schiit website   For example, ... 
New Product - Schiit Byggy DAC Details
@yyzsantabarbara  Correct. The Yggdrasil+ (Yggi+) has a larger, redesigned chassis compared to the original Yggdrasil, which makes future upgrades easier and allows for features like a remote, NOS mode, and a mute button. This new form factor is ... 
Integrateds: Luxman vs. Ayre?
I have been looking for an integrated amp to replace my Musical Fidelity M6Si amp for a while.  I considered many amps including the T & A PA 2000 R. The main issue was that I couldn’t hear any of these amps locally and was unwilling to buy a...