jeffreyw
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| Aurender N20 @hgeifman I will primarily use USB. I have an Aries Cerat Helene on order which is optimized for this output. AES is also a possibility. It is a tough decision to make! I think the N20 is the direction I am headed. Thanks | |
| Aurender N20 @welcher Thanks for the detailed info! I have spoken to 3 well-respected dealers, and all were unanimous as to the N20 being clearly superior to the N200 with all outputs (by a considerable margin). I will primarily use the USB output since my D... | |
| Anyone have experience with MSB Technology products compared to dCS? @woots If you go MSB, I believe you can purchase a renderer module for $2K USD. This would allow Roon integration. I can not comment on the ability to incorporate your NAS into the system. I like the convenience of what DCS offers, assuming you ... | |
| Aurender N20 @timothy_e Unfortunately, I do not have a dealer close for this option! | |
| Ayre QX-5 vs Lumin vs dCS Bartok I can only comment on the Bartok; I just auditioned with the Bartok driving a Gryphon Essence stereo into a pair of Rockports (not sure what model). The sound of the Bartok came through as very clinical and unengaging to my ears. I had money in ha... | |
| New Gryphon lineup? I inquired with Gryphon US rep and the replacement time is unknown. Also, the DAC module will be around for at least a couple more years. Although the DAC is a good performer, it is 5 years old and quite dated. | |
| Luxman 590AXII Discontinued?? @aberyclark I just bought mine from Albert at Precision Audio & Video in Chicago. I believe he had one demo left, but no new ones. Honestly, if I were offered $15K, I still would not let it go! | |
| Luxman 590AXII Discontinued?? @kren0006 Luxman USA alluded to the newness of that design, and it would be a little while before a redesign. I take from my conversations that Luxman (like all audio companies) is secretive with info. The US distributor seems to be a little in ... | |
| Tamper Resistant Duplex Outlets @carlsbad Thanks, will probably have to go that route!! | |
| Luxman 590AXII Discontinued?? @kren0006 I got some bum info from Luxman. They assumed a replacement was coming and hinted at the demise of Class A (but not wholly being scrapped). The latest word is that Luxman is done with Class A. This info is from multiple dealers. I just... | |
| Tamper Resistant Duplex Outlets @ebm Tamper-resistant outlets are required in the US as part of the electrical code. Every audiophile outlet company that I have researched does not offer such. Therefore, an electrician can not legally install since they are violating the elect... | |
| Luxman 590AXII Discontinued?? I believe Luxman is getting out of the Class A game which is a shame!! | |
| Mcintosh MC462 versus Luxman M10X @rman9 Congrats!! Please update this thread as to your opinion of the sound quality when your system is fully broken in. Best! | |
| Mcintosh MC462 versus Luxman M10X @dep14 I am a fan of McIntosh and its heritage. However, open up the internals of a Luxman product and you be the judge. Japanese build quality is second to none. Even look at the Rotel Michi line. Their build quality is astonishing for the pric... | |
| Mcintosh MC462 versus Luxman M10X @rman9 I will be powering a pair of B&W 802D3s with the new system. As far as speaker burn-in, along with system burn-in. I believe I needed at least 200 hrs. The results were dramatic, at least a 200% improvement. Good luck with your audit... |