hgeifman

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Blew a channel on my Bryston 3B
@ctor, I agree that since your amplifier is 35 years old, out of warranty and the Bryston price quote is $400++, I recommend you look for a new amplifier.   
Blew a channel on my Bryston 3B
I also lost the left channel on my 15+ year old Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier.  I contacted AYRE for a return authorization # and immediately shipped the unit to them for repair.   Ayre repaired the amplifier and returned it at ZERO cost to me. ... 
Shipping question
Their web site has a contact form and I suggest you fill out the form asking your question. The Absolute Sound reviews their speakers and includes the following:JOSEPH AUDIO, INC. P.O. Box 1529Melville, NY 11747(800) 474-4434josephaudio.comI hope ... 
Review on Bricasti Design M3 DAC
@sfseay, I asked Bricasti if they wanted the old board returned.  They said yes so I shipped it to them.    
Need Setup for SimAudio 700i V2 Amplifier bypass mode
It was not easy, but I finally placed my SimAudio 70i amp in bypass mode. It was not an easy process. I am using the volume control on the Bricasti M21 DAC to control the volume. The sound is good but NOT light-years better than using the preamp. ... 
Review on Bricasti Design M3 DAC
I had someone help me install the MDx board in my Bricasti M21 DAC and it is working perfectly. It was an easy install and took about 30 minutes. After the install, we tested the M21 DAC using his equipment (Bricasti M28 power amplifiers). My M21 ... 
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
Qobuz is a music streaming service that runs on your music server. My Aurender supports Tidal and Qobuz. With Qobuz, you search for an album and, once found, you can make it your favorite for future playing. Qobuz allows you to build your own play... 
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
@firberger, Thanks. The most important capability for a music server/streamer is its sound quality in your system. The best case is to borrow the unit and use it in your system, if possible.I also agree with @rockenator that the App controlling th... 
Bricasti M1 vs new M3
Another friend installed the MDx upgrade in her Bricasti M21 DAC. She sent me the instructions from Bricasti and walked me thru the process. It takes about 30 minutes and is not complicated (maybe). I ordered the MDx board and will install it. She... 
Options to Display Album Art and Other Data on a TV
Please see:https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204388Also please Google search iMac output to TV.   
Altis Reference DAC problem and Repair
True Sound provides "meticulous restorations of vintage equipment, especially valve (vacuum tube) components".  I suggest you ask if he can repair your Altis Reference DAC.  Please contact:True Sound Nick Gowan 136 Kennedy Avenue Campbell, CA 9500... 
Replace Ayre Codex with QB-9 DSD?
@dbphd, Several years ago, I also had no sound coming from my Ayre QB-9 DAC.  I returned it to my retailer who confirmed the QB-9 DAC was not working.  The unit was sent to Ayre for repairs.  Please call Ayre Acoustics for advice.  You probably ar... 
Replace Ayre Codex with QB-9 DSD?
@dbphd, Any news on adjusting the Roon volume level mentioned above?  Let us start over, again. My assumption is the problem is NOT the Codex DAC (gut feeling).  Any chance of borrowing another DAC from a friend and see what happens? This test wil... 
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
As you can see from above many posts, the selection of a music server is NOT an easy decision or process. It seems, everyone has a DIFFERENT server recommendation. I suggest you make a list of the important features your music server needs and you... 
Replace Ayre Codex with QB-9 DSD?
@dbphd, Someone on your other Audiogon post reports:"ROON does have a volume level but I always leave it at 100 and use my AX-5 to set the volume".