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Rec Out to Headphone Amp
Thanks for the input.I will relay the message. 
What equipment have you bought this year so far ?
This is the year I went crazy and dived in deep for a 2 channel system.- Martin Logan Motion 40 Towers- Vincent SV-500 Integrated- Questyle CMA400i DAC- Moon by Simaudio 110lp V2 Phono Pre-Amp- Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge for the Denon DP-300F TT- A... 
Rogue Audio vs Vincent Audio
Hello Everyone,Thanks for everyone's input and suggestions.After much thought and struggles in my head, LOL, I have finally decided to stay with the Vincent.As I said before, the Rogue was also a very good unit but I don't know why I am attached t... 
Rogue Audio vs Vincent Audio
@gillatghThnx for your input. For the HT functionality,  are you referring to Home Theater Bypass?I actually have a separate Yamaha Aventage receiver that I use for HT use, so that functionality I wouldn't be using but it's good to know that it ha... 
Rogue Audio vs Vincent Audio
@emcdad,Thanks for your input on the ML’s.You are probably right on me not hearing dramatic differences between the amps.Which is another reason I think I might just stay with the Vincent since I can’t hear a big difference compared to the Rogue.T... 
Rogue Audio vs Vincent Audio
Thanks for the suggestion of requesting to borrow the Rogue for a in home demo, it’s funny that you all mentioned that because that is exactly what I am doing right now. I picked up the unit yesterday and have till about Saturday.I will tell you o... 
Rogue Audio vs Vincent Audio
Thanks for the input.The local dealer I don't think will really take returns so I will need to find a online retailer that has a normal return policy.I think Needle Doctor might fit the bill for me try this amp out. 
Primare I22 vs I25
I wanted to bump this thread back up.Does anyone have experience with these 2 units?I am wondering if there is much difference between the two as far as sound is concerned, I know the newer I25 has the newer power system, version 2 but does it sou... 
Vincent Audio SV-500 Arriving Today
@auxinput Thanks for the input. I have read  many reviews from users stating that the Yamaha's sound warm and tube like, have you experienced that? 
Vincent Audio SV-500 Arriving Today
Well I have been doing comparison's between the Vincent and Denon since last night (a lot of connecting/disconnecting of speaker cables and source cables, ha).Listening to both units in Denon Direct Mode and Vincent Tone Defeat modes and used a ap... 
Vincent Audio SV-500 Arriving Today
@rickytickytwoTThanks for chiming in.Can I ask, how long have you had it and what equipment are you hooked up to? 
Vincent Audio SV-500 Arriving Today
I actually have a external DAC that I am using.If I simply play A CD and leave it playing on continues playback (connected from external DAC throuigh analog output), would that suffice as breaking it in? 
Vincent Audio SV-500 Arriving Today
@timlub ,Can I ask, why in particular through it's DAC?Also, if I let a CD play for 24 hours, do I need to keep the volume up or I can just leave it all the way turned down?I will take a look at the Belles Aria, thanks for the suggestion. 
Vincent Audio SV-500 Arriving Today
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.I am going to give as much time as possible but in order to make a decision, it will need to be within a couple of weeks since I have a 30 day window.I am still learning the different terms like, "Warm Sounding"... 
Vincent Audio SV-500 Arriving Today
OK, received the amp yesterday and here are my initial impressions so far (after playing some music for a few hours last night).I liked the build quality front to back.First: CD that I popped in, Dire Straights Brothers in Arms SACD..Listened to t...