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VITUS Ri-101 & NAIM uniti Nova no louder, WHAT AM I MISSING?
  Is it possible your DAC (or some other device) has it levels set at maybe minus 40 (or some other number) meaning you have to crank the volume on your amp? My DAC is set at minus 15 meaning my Amps volume is set at about the 11 O’clock positio... 
80s Levinson Gear - Best Repair/Refurbish?
  @ jji666, How does the Levinson Gear repair cost compare to purchasing new equipment or some newer preowned Levinson Gear or some other brand? What kind of warranty comes with the Levinson Gear and what happens if it has issues after that time... 
Audirvana Studio: My track and radio tabs do not display content
Audirvana Studio Forum explained the reason why my artists and track were not appearing in my favorites list. Obviously, this was my error. I did not realize that favorite artists and tracks had to be made QoBuz favorite before they would appear ... 
How do I use Audirvana Studio to Add an entire artist album to the play Queue
I was told I have to hit the dots next to the heart.  I did, selected add album to queue, and it worked.  Amazing. Thanks.   
Pass Labs 1st Watt Rundown
Please see First Watt Product summary: Please see First Watt product review link:  
Need a new Class AB SS integrated...$2-3k due to hurricane
What about the Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp priced at $2,999? Their web site says “Internally, the M6si is configured as 2 independent monobloc power amps with a separate pre amp. It is, in fact, a pre amp with 2 monobloc power amps that ... 
MSB Discrete vs Premier
DISCLAIMER: I decided to move my Bricasti M21 DAC to my main audio system and compare it to my MSB Premier DAC. After some time, I decided my Bricasti DAC sounded better so I sold my MSB Premier DAC. I also like that the Bricasti DAC has a 24-bit ... 
MSB Discrete vs Premier
+1, If you can afford the Premier, go for it.  It is very good.   +1, You should try both of them at your home. Let your ears judge. My bet is you will prefer the MSB Premiere with the power base.   As I posted above, I suggest you also investig... 
PS Audio Direct Stream MK2 DAC
+1, “I would never buy anything with a 60hz hum”. Obviously, something is wrong. It is very strange that some units have this hum issue and others do not. In any case, I would not purchase the unit until the hum issue is addressed.  
What new gear have you just bought?
I recently purchased the Benchmark DAC3 HGC. It has Four balanced SABRE 32-bit D/A converters that are summed together to create each balanced analog output. This 4:1 summation provides a 6 dB noise reduction, and gives the DAC3 industry-leading p... 
New Product RE: Denafrips 12th Anniversary Edition Digital-to-Digital Converter (DDC)
@knock1, Thanks.  I never knew that.  Do you have any comments regarding using a digital to digital converter?   Thanks.   
New Product RE: Denafrips 12th Anniversary Edition Digital-to-Digital Converter (DDC)
  From my above post, does it make any sense to use a Digital-to-Digital Converter? If I have a reasonable high quality DAC, do I really need another processing box, like a Digital-to-Digital Converter between my streamer, computer, etc. and my D... 
New Product RE: Denafrips 12th Anniversary Edition Digital-to-Digital Converter (DDC)
@soix, No, I a not a retailer.  I received an email from Denafrips and thought I would share it.  the above is FYI only.  
Amp repair in Orange County, CA for Carver WM-200t
Maybe this company: George Meyer AV LINK: If not, please ask who they recommend. Also call audio retailers in your area and ask them for a referral. See this link: Carver Audio Repair link: Hopefully you can find a local retailer or someone e... 
Help with Ayre QX-5
1) Unplug the Ayre QX-5 from electrical power, wait 5 minutes and turn it on again. 2) If the above fails, +1, please call Ayre Acoustics and ask for help. Their phone numbers are on their web site. Please keep us posted.