jayrossi13

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Integrated that blew you away
I have the T+A PA 3100 HV, its tone, layering, and control are phenomenal in my system. It replaced a Hegel H590, which is hard to beat at the preowned price of less than $5K.    
FYI - QoBuz Hi Fi partner playlists
@hgeifman - Thanks for the tip, I didn't know these playlist existed prior to reading your post.   
Antipodes Audio - K22 G4
While not exactly what you’re looking for, I upgraded from a Zenith Mk 3/Phoenix USB  to an Antipodes K50 G4. In my system, with my ears, the K50 was a significant upgrade (clarity, realism, separation.) over the Innuos gear.  I also like that th... 
Japanese tube amps. Wavac, Air Tight, Audio Tekne, Komuro etc.
@inna  I found four systems, including my own, that have Air Tight paired with Harbeth. It's everything you'd expect from a good tube setup.  Here's my system: https://www.audiogon.com/systems/6378  
VT-52, Yamamoto Sound Craft
I agree with @jond 's comments.  I've owned 45, 2A3, and 300B amps--and, in my system/with my ears, found the 2A3 to have the best qualities of the 45 and 300Bs.  I used these amps with Klipsch CW4, which have a claimed sensitivity of 102dB @ 2.... 
Japanese tube amps. Wavac, Air Tight, Audio Tekne, Komuro etc.
I owned an Air Tight ATM-2, which was used to drive Harbeth SHL5+ speakers. It was the best tube amp I've ever owned; the sound and build quality are exceptional.  I'd love to pick another ATM-2 up someday, but you rarely see good quality units o... 
Antipodes K22 vs Innuos Pulsar
I've owned the Innuos Zenith Mk 3 and currently own an Antipodes K50 G4, so I definitely agree with verdantaudio comments on player software of choice. The Innuos Sense software is fantastic, I actually like the search capabilities much better tha... 
Top 10 Live Albums
David Bowie - David Live from 1974.   
Top 10 Live Albums
Harry Belafonte - Belafonte at Carnegie Hall Excellent live performances from April 19th and 20th, 1959.   
Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
I really like the Black Magic Ultra from Mad Scientist.  This review from Hifi Advice compares the Black Magic Ultra to the FTA Sinope you mention in your original post.  https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/cables-reviews/reviews-digital-cab... 
Korneff or similar 45
I owned a Korneff 45, which was a fantastic amp.  Alan Eaton's amp are, in my humble opinion, equally impressive.  https://www.alaneatonamplifiers.com/    
Do you have a perfect digital marriage?
Antipodes K50 G4 --> Jorma AES/EBU --> EMM DV2 DAC. The sound is the best I've had in my system.  The network is optimized as well; Paul Pang Quad Switch --> Reiki SuperSwitch Master Pro.   
Innuos Zen MK3 tips and tricks
You should toggle the latency mode for USB, determine which way it sounds better. The factory default is Normal--but I prefer low. Below is more info on how to make this change. https://community.innuos.com/threads/tip-of-day-usb-low-latency-set... 
Innuous Zenith Mk3 and Phoenix vs Esoteric N-05XD
@bossa - If you don't like the Sense app you can always switch to Roon on the Zenith.  I have a Zenith, with Phoenix USB, and prefer the sound of Sense over Roon. While not as feature rich as Roon, I find the Sense app meets my needs--and the UI ... 
Are AYON Amps popular in the high end community?
I purchased a new Ayon Spirit III a handful of years ago, it arrived with a remote that only worked intermittently. I opened a case with support, didn’t get an acceptable answer and returned it as a result. As compared with other tube amps I’ve o...