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New DACs High End Munich 2023
@yyzsantabarbara  I honestly feel that 005 outshines the R26 in center imaging and sound field width and dept (more holographic). They're both very detailed sounding DAC's, and I don't critically listen along the lines of teasing out which one is... 
the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data?
@grislybutter I go by... 1. Have I heard it and like it, with amplification I’m familiar with? 2. Looks, do I think it looks good? 3. Porting and placement, where will it (can it) go? 4. Specs last for me. I have worried in the past about r... 
New DACs High End Munich 2023
@milpai Some love it, some love to hate it, but the Musetec MH-DA005 is excellent for 3k. It was one of those DAC's that just made me smile right out of the gate early on. I have the Gustard R26, Musetec MH-DA005, Molo Molo Tambaqui and T+A DAC 2... 
user poll on seperates vs integrated
I love separates @chrisryanhorner ​​​​​​ and they've been truly the way to go for me throughout my experience with hi-fi. Starting out as with anything, or as you advance along the way and upgrade your system and or try new products with a differe... 
Advice on how to liquidate system
@jl1ny I’m deeply sorry regarding your injury. I would also recommend not selling. Give yourself time and maybe some improvement can come regarding your condition. The science of audiology and medical surgical intervention is always advancing. M... 
Parasound to Pass Upgrade
@fastninja12  if the JC1+ disappointed you, what did you ultimately ended up going with? Also what was your speaker pairing if you don't mind me asking? I am enjoying my JC1+ amps now much more after pairing them with my Sopra No. 3's as opposed t... 
The best part about MQA bankruptcy..
I'm still thinking they'll keep MQA going in some capacity, but I wouldn't want Tidal to go down with it as collateral damage. I'm not a MQA fan/hater, but I do like Tidal.  
Dark Horse DAC
Just ordered my T+A DAC 200, will see how it holds up to the Tambaqui. I do love my R26 and I see now its on sale for $1,450 which is a steel IMO.  
Stereo or monoblocks
I am a mono block fan... I have my reasons but I love the visual of the two units and mental framework of two channels being separately amplified. As for the 402... Looks impressive, maybe over powered... Not that you could have to much power, bu... 
How do you find time to enjoy your $$$ speakers and system?
I turn music on all the time and every where and have 3 (hope to make it 4) systems all in different locations of our home, all with something very special and unique to offer. If I can't listen to one system because my wife is doing something, or... 
what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history?
Sony TA-ZH1ES headphone amp! Got it for $900 used but basically new from a guys summer home. Have an unnamed $3500 new headphone amp that hasn’t impressed me much after listening to the Sony with my Z1R’s. Can’t say enough good things about theTA... 
Digital is far better than vinyl
@arafiq ​​​​​​I totally support your enthusiasm and love of quality digital music (especially high res stuff). I too love my Zenith3 with Phoenix and Mola Mola Tambaqui combo (audio nirvana to my ears), and I've kinda fallen away from my vinyl st... 
Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?
I always preface "I didn’t pay retail" when asked, but then I tell them what my system typically retails for. And close with... "Don’t tell my wife". Now if my wife asks, I tell her "less then your personal trainer", but only referring to my hea... 
What is the forums opinion of SVS subs?
@marshinski15  Quick and dirty response. Big room and big bass fan... SVS = great sub's, especially for the money. Like bass articulation and control, have smaller room and desire more seemless bass integration and detail... SVS = look elsewher... 
Thoughts about the "Cheapaudioman" on YouTube
@seanheis1 Randy puts in a bunch of time, and I’m sure wants that time to pay (I don’t hold that against him). I don’t give him money myself, but he’s entertaining to some and nothing wrong for a tip jar IMO. Can’t say/feel that he’s sold out, bu...