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jond

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The "Digital" listening experience
@hifiman5  +1 what does adequate isolation mean ptss? 
Pathos TT RR Modification
Great outcome! I recently took my preamp in for service and turned out to just be a dirty volume control. Upon opening the unit to clean it they were reminded when they built the preamp, Deja Vu Audio circa 2000, they intentionally used an Alps vo... 
JM Lab Micro Utopias
Yes a Phish show 3 actually outside Denver at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. I've been catching 5-10 shows per year in the 3.0 era which began in 2009 and can say that the band is as good as ever. I highly recommend checking them out at 78 shows and ... 
Martin Logan CLS "Buyer's Guide" Question
@mofimadness fantastic post I cannot imagine anything more helpful for the OP well done! 
JM Lab Micro Utopias
Raymonda that's great to hear! Just got home from Phish at Dick's  and finally in front of my own system which is singing after a recent retubing. Nice to have another Micro owner out there. Another benefit to your new speakers is greater amp flex... 
JM Lab Micro Utopias
@raymonda I just now saw this thread and glad to hear your situation was resolved and you got the Micro's up and running. Pretty spot on review as well but glad to see a month in you were able to really make them sing. A couple thoughts, that bran... 
Music you Hated but now Love
Phish is always an easy target for folks who haven't listened in a while. They are at the top of their game right now try going to a show sometime. To each their own of course but I find them incredibly impressive live. 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Oh and don't sleep on Audio Note An/K's a great sounding speaker designed to be placed close to the wall or in a corner. With 8 inch woofer in a sealed cabinet it gives surprisingly deep bass and is a good looking speaker as well. Easy to drive to... 
Looking for a Network Music Player
edincleve that's great news I hope it keeps working for good! If not perhaps you need to send it back to Aurlic for a checkup.  
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
yogiboy none of the music listed by chiguy is really headbanging stuff I listen to much the same so your recommendations stand sorry dude :p 
Looking for a Network Music Player
aha I guess its that time of year everywhere sorry to hear of your troubles and I wish you the best of luck. And I admire your patience I would be going crazy myself. Hang in there! 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
chiguy those recommendations by yogiboy were good ones and both Harbeth and Spendor will be fine with the type of music you listen to not sure why he said to ignore his recs. I've heard both brands and can second both recommendations. And too bad ... 
Wes Phillps has passed away
RIP Wes Philips, I read many of your reviews over the years.  
Looking for a Network Music Player
Have you tried unplugging the aries and plugging it back in to restart? If you are still having issues contact Auralic support I found them to be very responsive and helpful. Good luck! 
Looking for a Network Music Player
edinclave I am using an ipad mini myself and what I mean is if you look at the Lightning DS app in the lower left corner there is an icon that looks like a human head. If you click that icon a box will open that says My Account, at the bottom of t...