jond

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Shindo Masseto + Coincident Frankenstein versus Nagra 300i integrated
Just curious is there something about the current system you don't like? Because I see in another thread you're also looking to replace your DAC. Also may I ask what preamp you have currently? 
Coda Audio Video based in San Francisco is running a fraudulent operation
@codatech sorry your company's name was dragged into this at all you guys have a great reputation for making quality gear and are very well respected.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Gene Harris Quartet "Black and Blue" 
Bryston or Pass Labs
Agreed better speaker cables are at least needed and what amp are you using now? 
Tannoy Legacy Series Speakers
Will be at Cap Audiofest too probably just Sunday and certainly will check Tekton out to hear for myself. And agreed mapman you don't see many dealers with big Tannoys setup. 
Tannoy Legacy Series Speakers
Very cool looking love the retro look and I bet they sound fantastic! Have lusted after Tannoy Prestige speakers for years but too pricey for me plus too small a room. 
Cable recommendation between Dac and Integrated amp
Yes the cable I recommended is analog I was just saying I had a digital cable from that same company. The Jorma No. 3 is analog sorry for any confusion! 
Cable recommendation between Dac and Integrated amp
This:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/interconnects-jorma-design-no-3-1m-rca-pair-of-interconnects-2017-...I dropped a Jorma digital cable in my system a few months ago its utterly fantastic. I nearly bought this myself but cannot justify another... 
Do I have to spend $4000 plus to get a better sounding speaker than GET model 7 ?
If I were you I would buy these for $3800 right now:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-loudspeakers-2017-10-21-speakersBut I am not you so YMMV but I will say I am a very happy Audio Note AN/J owner and in general AN speakers are a "get of... 
Nice MQA discussion
@lalitk Tried that already it didn't work and it's ok I have no issue with avoiding MQA and it doesn't happen with any other files ever. 
Nice MQA discussion
I use the Auralic Lightning DS app great app other than that but I don't see that designation on the Tidal app either. It does identify MQA and the sampling rate after I hit play just not before. The static I've been told is the DAC going back and... 
Dealers hijacking the discussions
+1 @swampwalker very reasonable idea and great points.  
Nice MQA discussion
Ny only issue with MQA on Tidal is identifying it. My DAC doesn't do MQA or 24/96 often those selections will result in loud static so I avoid them. However when you search for an artist the albums you see don't identify the sampling rate or being... 
Boston lynfield 500l
Those speakers are tri-wirable do you have all the jumper cables in place or are you tri-wiring them? If not the bass drivers may not be getting a signal hence no bass. This review givesĀ  a bit more detail:https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspea... 
Power cord for digital stuffs?
@lalitkĀ  Hey sorry will reach out to Archon thanks and @lak thanks for the tip on VH Audio.