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Ayre CX-7e CD player (not MP version) does not read DG label CD's (Deutschland Gramophone)
I asked the Tech Person at my dealer and he said the Ayre CX-7e CD player must read the disk perfectly before it starts playing it.   If the disk is damaged, in any way, the Ayre CX-7e will not read it.   When I asked about the $150 CD player play... 
Great amp, crashed and burned after 30 hours... Buyer protection?
I agree with arctikdeth suggestions.  You must immediately call the seller and request a full refund and you should return the unit.   How did you pay for the unit?  Credit card charges allow to file a compliant and get your charges refunded.  I t... 
Any comments on DAC directly to Power amp with no
I connected my new Hypex NCore NC400 Bridged mono block class D power amplifiers to my Bricasti M1 DAC direct (no pre-amp) and my system sounds terrific. The combination of the Bricasti M1 DAC & the Hypex NCore bridged power amplifiers mono bl... 
Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do?
This is an outstanding list of excellent recordings assembled by Philip from On Higher Note (Luxman, Mola-Mola, Vivid speakers, etc) and Randy Cribb of Audio Advice for Tidal. If you do not have Tidal Streaming, maybe you should consider it. Uncom... 
looking for truly transparent affordable amp s
I suggest you look at one of these three Hypex NCore Class D amplifiers:1) Stereo powered by Hypex SMPS1200A400, 600W @ 2 Ohm, 1-Ohm minimum, $1,490/each, 1200W Hypex power supply for 600Wpc, dimensions 2.8″ x 9.8″ x 12″ (70 x 250 x 308mm), 8.5 lb... 
Sound Quality of Direct TV audio
I had a similar problem with my Sony Blu-Ray player. Please review the Menu>Settings & Settings>Audio>"options" for your Genie unit. Look for something that says PCM output. If this does not work, please call Genie and ask them. 
Sound Quality of Direct TV audio
I use the Toslink digital output, using Wireworld Supernova 7 Glass Toslink cable, from my Wave Broadband TiVo cable box to my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC that connects, using balanced interconnects (XLR), to my Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier. The mu... 
Oppo BDP-95 to Bricasti M1
I found this in the Oppo-95 manual:Coaxial/Optical Output: To set the output format for the coaxial/optical digital audio output for use with Dolby Digital and DTS-compatible receivers. The options are:LPCM – Forces down-mixed 2-channel digital au... 
Oppo BDP-95 to Bricasti M1
You need to confirm that if you use the Oppo-95 digital outputs (HDMI, toslink, or digital coax) that you are "bypassing the internal DAC" of the Oppo player (I do not know!!) In other words, do the Digital Optical and Coaxial Output a digital sig... 
Oppo BDP-95 to Bricasti M1
The Bricasti M1 DAC manual states the Bricasti M1 DAC Input options are: When the M1 first powers on, it will default to the STATUS page display on the front panel. This will show what input is selected and the sample rate. Pressing the INPUT key ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
For Bricasti M1 DAC owners only: If you connect your Bricasti M1 DAC to a pre-amplifier (any pre-amp), you need to turn the M1 volume control to ZERO since this allows the full signal to be sent to your pre-amplifier. If you reduce the volume on t... 
Any comments on DAC directly to Power amp with no
Correction: I changed my mind and cancelled my order for the Ncore NC400. Please keep reading.INSTEAD, I ordered two new Hypex NCore NC400 BTL (Bridged Tied Load) mono blocks, Hypex SMPS1200 (1200W) power supply (same as NC1200 power supply), Sili... 
Any comments on DAC directly to Power amp with no
I have been researching and thinking about going from my Bricasti M1 DAC direct to my power amp with no pre-amp for a while. It seems everyone has a different opinion on this complex subject. As many people above have already suggested, you never ... 
Anyone compare Tidal and Spotify Premium Sound?
Please see these posts in the Audiogon PC Audio Section:Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do?Tidal equivalent for Classical?Spotify Premium vs Tidal ... opinions?I agree that Tidal is an excellent music streaming service. 
Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do?
Please see the link below for "ClassicsOnline HD•LL. It is the first HD (high-definition) and Lossless (CD quality) classical music streaming service".www.classicsonlinehdThe info below was copied from their web site:"ClassicsOnline HD•LL is the f...