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My Ayre AX-7e Integrated amp vs. an upgrade to the Ayre EX-8 Integrated amplifier
Ayre Customer Support reports "The Ayre EX-8 amplifier does run quite hot and we have gone to a vented lid similar to what the AX-7 uses for ventilation. This helps a ton.  We still recommend the Myrtle Wood blocks for the additional ventilation a... 
My Ayre AX-7e Integrated amp vs. an upgrade to the Ayre EX-8 Integrated amplifier
@jafant, Thanks for recommending the Ayre AX-5 amplifier. I considered this wonderful amplifier but its $15,000 price is expensive (for this application). I found one for sale on Audiogon and decided to pass.I did receive a message to look at the ... 
My Ayre AX-7e Integrated amp vs. an upgrade to the Ayre EX-8 Integrated amplifier
All,  Thanks for the information.  As noted above, I also emailed Ayre Customer Service (Gary) and asked them about how hot the EX-8 gets and if it would be okay inside the Salamander cabinet. Thanks again.. 
Hi-Fi in Bay Area?
The Analog Room located in Campbell, CA is permanently closing.   Their web site says "After over the last twenty-seven years of being at the forefront of analog two channel HiFi sound in the Bay Area, we are retiring! Come see us for great prici... 
good hifi store in Bay Area
The Analog Room located in Campbell, CA is permanently closing.   Their web site says "After over the last twenty-seven years of being at the forefront of analog two channel HiFi sound in the Bay Area, we are retiring!  Come see us for great prici... 
How do I stream from my iPad to my LG OLED 4K HDR 55B6P TV?
I connected my Apple iPad to my LG OLED TV using the Apple Lightning Digital AV (HDMI) Adapter and one HDMI cable. It worked perfectly. I changed the input on my LG TV to HDMI 4 (TV input connection #) and started a movie I wanted to watch on http... 
How do I stream from my iPad to my LG OLED 4K HDR 55B6P TV?
Problem solved.  I purchased the Apple Lightning Digital AV (HDMI) Adapter and one HDMI cable. Thanks. 
How do I stream from my iPad to my LG OLED 4K HDR 55B6P TV?
I found the Apple - Lightning Digital A/V Adapter can be used to connect my iPad to my LG OLED TV. Another option is the Apple TV. The iPad connects to the Apple TV and it to the LG TV. My research continues. Thanks. 
Looking for a hybrid integrated to do it all!
See the Vinnie Rossi L2i ‘Signature Edition’ Integrated Amplifier link below:https://www.vinnierossi.com/l2-se-integrated-amplifier/"The L2i-SE is our response to “what if?” What if we could combine our L2 Signature Preamplifier and L2 Signature M... 
Chord Qutest + MScaler
Please see the link below on the Chord M-Scaler:https://www.moon-audio.com/content/pdf/chord/chord-tech-profile-hifi-critic.pdfThe bottom line is how does it sounds in your system.   TAS gives the Chord TT2 DAC and M-Scaler a good review but it al... 
Higher End DACs
@ufguy73, People who love listening to music realize that it is a lot easier to put together a really good system when you choose it based on HOW it sounds to "your ears".   We do not all hear things the same, we do not all have same desires of a ... 
Higher End DACs
@ufguy73, The key words in @lalitk’s post above is "you will figure out which way to go ONLY by listening to all the aforementioned recommendations in YOUR system”.  You received over 200+ responses to your question containing many different comme... 
MSB vs dCS Bartok
+1, @tomic601, I agree the Bricasti DAC should be on your list.My Bricasti M21 DAC is in my main audio system and it is truly outstanding. It offers both a sigma delta conversion and a ladder DAC. I switched back and forth and decided the ladder D... 
Higher End DACs
My Aurender N10 Music Server is connected to my Bricasti M21 DAC.  I use both the USB connection and the AES/EBU connection (preferred). My Bricasti M21 DAC is in my main audio system and it is truly outstanding. It offers both a sigma delta conve... 
Higher End DACs
I own the Aurender N10 Music Server and like it very much.  I listen to Qobuz Streaming for their outstanding sound quality.  My stored CD albums also sound excellent. The "Aurender Conductor App" turns the iPad into a versatile user interface for...