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Advice on a budget R2R DAC
op@jjss49 : I have a hard time believing that the Octave can compete the others here, but I could be wrong... since I don’t use a streaming service, I rather put that money where it counts... ;)hahait does and then some... i sold the dena ares 2, ... 
2021 audio system wish list
i am donei have arrivedjust the way i want itit is just right, now...just kidding... :) 
Best integrated for my needs????
get a hegel, be donesuperb sound excellent build good valueno affiliation other than being a very happy customer after trying so so many... 
Amp to drive Focal Kanta 3
in my experience the devialet is bright when fed via its digital inputs (i e from a streamer) ... feed it an analog input and it is quite balanced bot shrill at all ... not sure how to explain this other than the way it works it converts an analog... 
Newbie looking for some help
yes soix and hwy nailed it...  follow their advice... your dealer is a foo'... 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
oregonpapa4,334 posts12-28-2020 11:41amLast night I listened to a Steve Hoffman transfer of "The Best of Ray Charles" on a DCC compact disc. Ray Charles was in the room. I could see down his throat. Then I switched over to vinyl and put on the Imp... 
Advice on a budget R2R DAC
@alaindexe https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649678453-nos-r2r-dacs-x3-metrum-and-mhdt/nos r2r, no tubes, meets your spec... have this and 3-4 years of paid-for streaming within your stated budget !!  😇 
Any SS amp recs in the 1-2k price range?
if you like your w4s pre then this would be a great match, well under your budget, both voiced by ej sarmentohttps://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649662520-wyred-4-sound-mpre-and-st250-dacpre-and-power-amp-comb... 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
@wsrrsw jjss49 Sous vide then pan sear. ;-)yes yes yes ! 
"Musical" subwoofers? Advice please on comparing JL subs
plenty good discussion and advice herei will add my 2 centspair of rel's ... done... :) 
Advice on a budget R2R DAC
opoctave a touch richer thicker in the mids/midbass than amethyst, so amethyst sounds slightly more detailed - very very slight difference, only noticeable on direct a/b comparison 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
main, if not primary function of internet enthusiast boards... beating dead horsesvinyl vs digitalss vs tubesclass d vs class xxxxstick shift vs dual clutchnaturally aspirated vs turbo vs hybridolive oil vs butterchardonnay vs sauv blancpan sear v... 
Bookshelf or Floor standing for ~$900
elac has some relatively inexpensive floor standers that are well regarded... andrew jones designs 
Advice on a budget R2R DAC
metrum octavemhdt any current modelschiit gumbyvan alstine fet hybridnot nos r2r but sounds like it -ayre codex 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
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