hgeifman

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***HUM***BUZZ***CRACKLE***POPPPP= Dead Amp...Where To Service???
I agree with @chayro above that when purchasing new and/or preowned equipment, you HAVE to ask where can it be serviced.  The most important question is can the unit be serviced in the USA or does the unit need to be shipped elsewhere.  The next q... 
MSB Discrete vs. Bricasti M1 SE
@lesmarshall, the Bricasti MDX board cost is $1,000. Please contact Bricasti for more details and how to order.  
***HUM***BUZZ***CRACKLE***POPPPP= Dead Amp...Where To Service???
Another suggestion is to call Nick at True Sound in Campbell, CA True Sound link.  
***HUM***BUZZ***CRACKLE***POPPPP= Dead Amp...Where To Service???
Please call the Sugden distributor and ask them. http://www.toneimports.com/  
McIntosh Group purchased by PE firm
Another link announcing the sale of McIntosh: Highlander Partners announces acquisition McIntosh "Jeff Poggi and Charles Randall, co-CEOs of the McIntosh Group commented, "We are thrilled to continue to pursue our growth trajectory alongside the... 
Class D Integrated Amplifier Recommendations.
How do the newer GaNfet technology amps compare to the NYPEX NC400, HYPEX NC500, HYPEX 1200 and PURIF Audio designed amps in terms of sound quality?    
Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380
@corelli,  Based on my past experience, I am not a fan of Class D amps.  How does the Marantz Ruby PM KI amp class D design differ from their previous class D designs?   In other words, how is it superior than their previous class AB Designs?  Do ... 
Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380
+1, Agreed. Get the Accuphase E-480 amp.    
Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380
The Marantz Ruby amp might be worth a listen. Please see: ”PM-KI Ruby exclusively focuses on transfixing audio performance. A fully discrete, two-stage, current-feedback design with separate power supplies for the preamplifier and power amplifier... 
Marantz Ruby PM KI amp vs Accuphase e-480 or e-380
I agree the Marantz PM-KI Ruby SIGNATURE REFERENCE Integrated amplifier looks very interesting especially at its price but my sense is the Accuphase e-480 or e-380 amps will sound much better. You need to audition these amps and make your own deci... 
My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
Maybe the Krell 300i integrated Amp   Mfg link to Krell 300i amp      
My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
+1, AYre AX-5 Twenty Integrated amp or Ayre EX-8 2.0 integrated amp.   
New to streaming question
Does your Naim support Qobuz directly?  Please see below   ”Qobuz support will be rolled out to owners of Naim streaming devices via a free over-the-air firmware upgrade, the update will give Naim owners seamless access to Qobuz services. The mus... 
New to streaming question
+1, If your DAC equipment is properly set up and capable of 24/192 resolution you might want to check your settings in QoBuz to make sure you have enabled 24/192 resolution.    Please confirm your DAC and QoBuz settings and report back what you f... 
Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty Streaming DAC
@patrickdowns, I experimented with my DAC going direct to my power amplifier.  The sound is good but NOT light-years better than using the preamp. My ’gut reaction’ is it might not be as clear, and the music does not seem as smooth.  So, an hour l...