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Best DAC for over 2000
I also have a Bricasti M1 SE DAC for my audio system.  It runs direct into my Hypex NCore NC400 Bridged Mono Block class D Power Amplifiers.  I am not using a pre-amplifier.  The Bricasti M1 SE DAC is an excellent sounding DAC and I like mine very... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Yes. Source is an Aurender N10 music server using ripped CD's (AIFF) stored on the N10 and Tidal streaming.  
Best DAC for over 2000
I suggest you look at the Prism Sound Callia DAC.   I heard the Callia DAC at the T.H.E. Show and liked it very much.  I enjoyed its sound quality and its functionality.  The Callia DAC is fully balanced and includes USB, optical and coaxial inpu... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I agree, we should forget the technical information.  After one day of operation, my Bricasti M1 SE is beginning to sound much better.  I am noticing the music is clearer, less noise and has more details. The bass is stronger and improved. Vocal... 
Need Balanced DAC with optical and coaxial inputs for 2 channel home theater system
At THE Show I discovered Prism Sound.  This was the first time I heard of this British company.  I listened to their Callia DAC every day, enjoyed the sound quality and asked them many, many questions.  They were very helpful and answered every qu... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Lula, As I noted above, the newly engineered feet with Stillpoints for improved isolation (and added stability), the new point-to-point wiring, the elimination of various connectors, the next generation power improvements and the power capacitor i... 
Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do?
These recordings were created from a compilation from Philip O’Hanlon's SACD collection that he played at 2016 T.H.E. Show.  These songs are terrific.  The link to Tidal is below.  If you save it as a favorite (need Tidal subscription), it will re... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I sent my Bricasti M1 DAC back to the factory for the M1 SE upgrade.  My M1 SE is expected back on Thursday, June 9th.   As per their web site, the Bricasti M1 SE upgrade includes:"The Special Edition M1 builds on the success of the Classic M1 and... 
Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do?
Jer, You above post indicates "The biggest deal breaker for you is buffering".  When I first started using Tidal Streaming, I also had buffering problems and it was driving me crazy.  I had no problems with other programs, or activities, using my ... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
I visited the Aurender room at THE Show and was told a new software release is expected in the next 30 days (estimated date, could be earlier or later). The new release will fix bugs, eliminate the stand by option (unit will be on or off), add ad... 
Seeking Imformation Regarding 2016 California Audio Show
Last week, I asked Constantine Soo, Organizer of the 2016 California Audio Show, about the 2016 California Audio Show and he has not responded (as of today).  As noted above, the number of exhibitors for last year was much less than precedent year... 
THE SHOW AT NEWPORT BEACH 2016
I suggest you visit On a Higher Note (distributor of high-end audio components ) located in the Pelican Hill Room.  Philip O’Hanlon’s demo using Vivid Speakers, Luxman and Merging Technologies are outstanding.   He usually uses LP's and switches t... 
THE SHOW AT NEWPORT BEACH 2016
I have always enjoyed going to THE Show (Newport Beach, June 3-5).  For me, the best part is discovering new music that I can listen to at home on my audio system. It is fun to visit the many rooms and listen. Yes, some rooms sound great and oth... 
Is it in my head only?
Correction, NO, it is not in your head.  Sorry. 
Need Balanced DAC with optical and coaxial inputs for 2 channel home theater system
Thanks again for al the above suggestions.  I have added the Resonessence Labs Veritas DAC to my list ($2,850).  Resonessence Labs latest Audio DAC product, VERITAS, will start shipping shortly.  The Veritas DAC includes the new ES9028PRO series c...