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Devore Gibbon X or O/96?
Well hello...I understand this has been a while since this discussion was going. None-the-less...let's continue...I've recently acquired and implemented my Line Magnetic 518ia (Singapore upgraded Ed). I am thinking very much towards Devore and was... 
Technician to review my Marantz Monos
Audioesq thanks. I contacted Jennifer and they no longer do this work due to business growth.I have found someone else. 
Tube amp upgrade/repair in San Jose Bay Area
Hello gentlemen My gear is located in Michigan so anywhere close by from Chicago to NYC would be great.Does anyone here have suggestions in the area for such technicians please? Many thanks. 
CD players = dead?
@Bullitt5094 what DAC are you using? Your rig sounds quite standard and provides a good guidance. 
CD players = dead?
With the release by Marantz a mainstream player recently of their Reference line CD/SACD player the SA10 that includes their proprietary transport mechanism designed as part of this product development program and proprietary software for 1-Bit pr... 
Too Many Forums asking about how to improve ones system, etc.
Oh dear it was I who asked that question. Of course I may not be the only criminal here. Wait. I thought that's what these forums are for... sharing experience. Ok why did I ask? My system was at a certain point of development and I was receiving ... 
Class D is just Dandy!
I'd love try this special D-class amp design by Mola Mola Kaluga mono blocks... http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/972-mola-mola-kaluga-mono-amplifiers 
Why so many headphones for sale with less than 10 hours of listening time?
Shhhhh don't tell, just buy and enjoy! 
Help Picking a turntable
Another tack... I upgraded my Cocktail Audio X40 digital front end with Dave Sculte at The Upgrade Company in Michigan and have significantly improved audio quality and noise floor in this unit. These upgrades fully shield all internal board compo... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Veracity Chrysalis DAC seem to be another contender in this league as of course is the Aries Cerat Kassandra MK2 DAC. Apologies on both counts if these were raised already.