jayctoy

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Denafrips Ares II
I do have have the Ares I , it’s a good DAC for the money, it’s bigger sounding than his bigger brothers, I listen to them all at Axpona.If you are talking musicality my guest the black ice Fx DAC will be the choice.Iam planning to get one for my ... 
Ever Hear a Tube CD player?
Cat doorman my Ah tjoeb CD player is very very good , so far so good. 
Audio envy - dang!
After 45 hrs burn in of my AE pc it continues to open up more , tone is more balance sweeter and smooth, 100hrs  is when they are maximize in their performance, this is according to Waltersalas (agon member) very knowledgeable audiophile,   Iwas t... 
Analog vs digital?
I both love digital and analog , but I prefer vynil. 
Ever Hear a Tube CD player?
I love the Denon APL , Tube CD player, but I prefer My Modwright Sony 9000es sacd player retired long time ago. 
Acoustic Zen vs Audio Sensibility interconnects
If you are talking phono interconnect, I can strongly recommend Audio Envy, they are very quiet, and very good musically. I am not a fan of AZ, I don’t have experience on audio sensibility, although I heard good about them.I almost order a phono C... 
Opinions on Transparent Cables
They are good cables , but can be pricey like the MIT, I think Bruce use to be a part of Transparent cables before MIT, both are good company. 
Audio envy - dang!
After maybe 15 hrs of play and using cardas sweep burn in , my phono Cable it sounds more quiet, one thing I notice is the natural sound of voice and instruments, I use to get crosstalk hum from my Denafrips Dac Ares, now it’s gone , including rad... 
Audio envy - dang!
Bkeske it seems like you end up liking AE Cables, they are truly amazing Cables, Iam on my way to order 2 more pc, and one more phono Cable for my SME tt. 
My Oppo is a bit too bright
Audiomirror trobadour, Teajay Orchid recommendations.This are all good Tube DACs , your budget will dictate. 
My Oppo is a bit too bright
Simao get a tube DAC , this will give you full sounding, bloom, and romantic feel.Black ice from Underwood Wally... 
Audio envy - dang!
Doc remember the price difference on those Matrix and obsession, but don’t be surprise if the AE pc will compete head to head. 
My Oppo is a bit too bright
Simao if you listen to vynil a lot, yours ears will get use to it, then you go back to digital the tendency your oppo will sound a bit bright, It takes a week or two to reset your ears. 
Audio envy - dang!
After only 40 hrs of my AE powercables, P3 I notice they are more open , naturally smooth, the biggest improvement at this time is layering and instruments placement are space, no trace of compression anymore, better tone as well.My AE phono Cable... 
My Oppo is a bit too bright
Simao maybe try dark sounding cable like Audioquest for my taste they are full sounding, they are solid core, Belden are strand I think.