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Digital Audio for Dummies
@corelli a lot of folks have said the same thing about ripped files sounding better. One theory the lack of the physical act of spinning the disc and attendant error correction. Take that away and certainly seems possible to have better sound. In ... 
Converting FLAC Files
+1 dBpoweramp file converter it works great and is easy to use. 
I have question about frequency response and power issues
James that's great news glad I could help and happy listening! 
Digital Audio for Dummies
There are lots of streaming devices that are easy to use and fairly affordable Blue Sound has been mentioned the Auralic Aries and Aries Mini are another. On the subject of ripping, I guess I don't see the need to spend extra on a device that also... 
I have question about frequency response and power issues
James I looked at the MC-8 manual and if I am reading it correctly using bypass mode the default setting is 0db. You can increase that up to +12db have you tried that? Or are you still set at the default 0db gain? 
SYSTEM COMPLETE FINALLY!
@calvinj If you're going to Axpona are you really done? I realize you started this thread two entire months ago you must be dying for some new gear. :p 
I have question about frequency response and power issues
You definitely need a preamp your problem is a lack of gain not a lack of power. 
Borderpatrol Dac SE
Whoopycat very cool in my one system my AN Sig-3 was better but only very slightly to the Yamamoto. As they say horses for courses. Happy listening! 
Anyone lives in Maryland and surrounding areas would let me audition your Tekton speakers?
I live in DC and endlessly on the prowl for a free sandwich! :) Alas I have no Tektons would that I did, I have beer to pair with the sandwich! 
Borderpatrol Dac SE
@whoopycat nice find there! And I see you're selling an AN Sig-3 did you transition to that from your YDA-1? If so you followed the exact same path as me! I hope whatever your next move is proves satisfying. Apologies to the OP for the brief threa... 
Paper Based Speaker Cone Question
My AN-J's have paper mid/woofers and I could not be happier. Natural sounding detailed and musical in the extreme. I will probably stick with AN speakers and paper drivers in the future if I ever decide to change or upgrade. 
A passing of a valued Audiogon member ID "Ferrari"
Sincerest condolences to Ned's family another loss to our audio community. 
What do you guys think? Love it or hate it? Weird? Cool?
I love it! Fantastic industrial design work and I love some of the names for his gear. Macrophone is a genius name for a loudspeaker. I love the combo of futuristic and steamboat design elements. I would love to see some more conventional photos o... 
Borderpatrol Dac SE
Give it more time for sure 48 hours isn’t very long and leave it on at all times. It’s certainly possible you don’t like the sound but it likely just needs more break in. I’ve heard, and liked, the DAC but in a show setting not at home. Which inpu... 
High Performance Audio
The keep getting taken down by the mods with no explanations. They OP did post his "system" with pics under virtual systems.