hgeifman

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Help! Is my new McIntosh MA12000 broken?
+1, “Contact your retailer and have them take care of the problem for you”.  This might be better than my previous suggestion of using a DC Blocker. Your Retailer should know the best way to handle this. Please keep us posted.  
Help! Is my new McIntosh MA12000 broken?
+1, install a DC Blocker to see if that stops the hum. And, if not, Return the amp to your retailer ASAP. Please keep us posted. For example, please this link: DC BLOCKER Or, maybe try a less expensive DC Blocker from your local hardware store.   
Marantz PM Ki Ruby vs Musical Fidelity M6si
I own the Musical Fidelity M-6Si integrated amp. I am VERY surprised it sounds this good The Musical Fidelity M6si offers excellent performance, facilities, and power. As per the Musical Fidelity web site “Internally, the M6si is configured as 2 ... 
New Model Alert = Aurender AP20 Integrated amplifier.
What class D module is the Aurender AP20 amp using?   Does this mean this class D implementation is ready for prime time meaning its sound quality is superb?   What DAC method are they using (delta sigma, R2R, custom)?    
Need stand for LG TV and Sonus Sound-bar model help
This looks interesting.   Thoughts? Sonus Bean link  
Need iPad app that will control the volume on my Musical Fidelity M6Si amp? 
@spenav, There is no Musical Fidelity App on the App Store. Great suggestion. Thanks. @lordmelton, I agree. Since my MF M6Si does not connect to the Internet or BlueTooth, it is not possible to use an App to control the volume. As you suggested, ... 
Anyone using the JPLAY app ?
I am thinking is using JPLAY on my Bricasti DAC to access Qobuz and not MConnect.  My DAC supports UPnP protocol so it should work (?). Does anyone have any comments on JPLAY and using it with a DAC that supports the UPnP protocol?   As mentioned... 
Bricasti DAC owners
Bricasti M21 DAC owners only (FYI): My Bricasti M21 DAC is located on the bottom right shelf of my Salamander Designs Wooden 66” Cabinet. The back of the cabinet is open and to the left of the DAC is also open. The right panel is closed and so is ... 
Fee for home audition
If your retailer wants to charge 5% for a home demo, I suggest you find a new retailer.   What brand music server streamer are you looking at?    
Bricasti DAC owners
@zavarto, Thanks for the great suggestion. I will change the Master clock sync to 'wide' and see how it sounds.  
Bricasti DAC owners
I recently changed the setting on my Bricasti M21 DAC (simple setting on the front panel) from a ladder R2R DAC to a delta sigma DAC. This is a test and I have no final comments. However, the ladder DAC seems more relaxed and musical while the del... 
Musical Fidelity or Michi for B&W 702
+1, My vote is also with the MX8i integrated amp.  I own the Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp and like it very much.   
Bricasti V1.11 MDx Upgrade for my Bricasti M21 DAC
When I purchase a new audio component, I always take a picture of the serial number and include it with the invoice.  This makes it much easier if I ever need it in the future.    
Bricasti V1.11 MDx Upgrade for my Bricasti M21 DAC
Bricasti Customer Support says "The filter options include either linear or minimum, so it comes down to which you prefer. We (Bricasti) like Minimum as it tends to sound the most natural. Linear is a little more rock n roll and some people really... 
Bricasti V1.11 MDx Upgrade for my Bricasti M21 DAC
  1)  No charge.  Free.  2) No.  The SIM chip needs to removed after the update is completed. It is not designed to be left in the DAC.  3) Need more time to determine sound quality improvements.