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Streamer, no DAC please?
@larseand sorry.  I deleted my post recommending a more expensive streamer than what you were looking for.  I am very sorry.    
Streamer, no DAC please?
@tony1954  sorry.  I deleted my post recommending a more expensive streamer than what the OP was looking for. Thanks   
Krell Moves to new location
@devinplombier  No!  Based on the above post, I assumed KRELL INDUSTRIES is closed.  I do not know and no one has officially said they are open or closed.  In other words, I have no clue.  
Krell Moves to new location
There are many players involved that include Kristopher D’Agostino, Tech 9 Auto, Steven Javaherian, High Performance Stereo (Krell Retailer), JF Bicking, Wil Buhler , Krell Industries, Krell Audio and the Delaware Probate Court. Of course in addit... 
Any comments on the T+A PA 2000 R integrated amplifier?
@mlsstl Thanks. A great suggestion but my friend lives 2,400 miles away. @zlone Thanks and I agree. I have been researching amps for a while and the T & A amp is at the top of my list. Unfortunately, my nearest retailer is about 400 miles... 
Any comments on the T+A PA 2000 R integrated amplifier?
@onhwy61 Thanks and I understand. My nearest T & A retailer is 388 miles away.    
The Krell mystery
Please See update regarding the Krell Industries vs. JF Bicking & Co Connecticut court case on February 19 posted on Stereophile web site below: ”Updated 2/20/2025 (previously 2/12/25) In a Connecticut courtroom on Wednesday, Kristofer D’A... 
Krell Moves to new location
See update regarding the Krell Industries vs. JF Bicking & Co Connecticut court case on February 19 posted on Stereophile web site below: ”Updated 2/20/2025 (previously 2/12/25) In a Connecticut courtroom on Wednesday, Kristofer D’Agostino, ... 
Ayre QX-5 Twenty
What about the Bricasti M21 DAC? "With the Bricasti M21’s advanced architecture its now possible to select, evaluate and enjoy three independent digital to analog converter signal paths: 24 bit delta sigma, 20 bit ladder DAC and true 1 bit DSD for... 
Krell Moves to new location
Or, in other words, “The legal battle involving Krell’s founders and private equity investors further complicates the company’s stability. The founders alleged fraudulent practices by the equity firm, while countersuits were also filed. These ongo... 
Krell Moves to new location
+1, “oh, my….” If this is true, the situation at KRELL is much worse than described in the Stereophile article. I do not know what is true, and not true. I feel sorry for anyone that has equipment at KRELL waiting for repair. The Judge hears the... 
Krell Moves to new location
Stereophile report Updated 2/12/25 (previously 2/7/25) copy of report: “In the February issue, Stereophile tentatively predicted the imminent reopening of Krell Industries, the legendary high-end amplifier manufacturer. It didn’t happen, and it ... 
R2R next? Don't like ESS
+1, "IT IS NOT THE CHIP. IT IS THE OUTPUT STAGE, its implementation and power supply that makes the biggest difference in sound".     And, of course, all your other components, your room and environment that makes for great sound quality.      
where to look first
If only the right channel works with your Ayre and Vandersteen setup, here are some steps to troubleshoot: 1. Swap Speaker Connections: Swap the left and right speaker cables at the amplifier. If the issue moves to the left speaker, the problem is... 
what is more popular silver or black face plates
@sagger  The perceived sound quality of an amplifier is not determined by its color, but rather by its internal components and circuitry. However, some people believe that black amplifiers “sound better” because they create an “ominous impression...