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iPod/ITouch direct digital connection to a DAC
Isn’t the so called camera adaptor cable the same cable used in charging port? If so, are you saying it can deliver digital audio signal into an external DAC?Another question: Assuming this connection (to external DAC) somehow works, does it  allo... 
Teckton OB Sigma speaker
Great review and thanks for sharing. Please keep us posted as you put more hours on the OBs.  
Recommended Preamp for pairing an Adcom 555II Amp and Theil CS 3.5 speakers
I have had the older 555 paired with the 750 preamp for many years in my vinyl only system. I recently bought a full-tube preamp for another system and used it with the 555 for a few days and it really rounded out the rough edges, especially when ... 
Parasound Halo A23 tube pre-amp pairing
I really like my Aric Audio Unlimited preamp. It might esthetically look too plain for many but it has a very lush and engaging sound quality and can also be easily owner upgraded. Its a full tube design. I also looked at Mapletree Audio preamps. ... 
Bluesound vs SOtM
Don’t see any mention of support for WiFi in the SOtM SMS200 documentation and for many, including me, the absence of WiFi is a non starter. Something to keep in mind when comparing streamers.  
Help for some friends
Bluesound Pulse 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
I'd not consider the 1.7i as an option if you plan to keep the current NAD integrated. They will not sound as good as they are capable of. Also, depending on the size of the listening room, types of music, and the listening volume, the (stereo) Sc... 
Dac upgrade?
james, kidding aside, a lot of folks with experience in the Digital gear don't visit the Analog topic (and vice versa) so you may get broader input if you posted your question under Digital. Up to you. 
Is there any danger in leaving a class D amp on unattended for ten days?
The main factor affecting longevity and reliability of passive components is power/temperature cycling. So excluding infant mortality and external interferences like lightning, etc., leaving the component on should not negatively affect its longev... 
Musician vs. audiophile
The McIntosh amplifiers, particularly the ones with Autoformers, pair very well with Martin Logan ESLs, according to owner feedbacks and my own experience. They are hardly considered "box store" quality. No experience with your other components.  
Need recommendation for amplifier
Tektondesign is the company that builds and sells Tekton speakers so I assumed the owner is selling this along with some speaker cables.  
Need recommendation for amplifier
"The 350 was a 6 out of ten rating, and the price was suspiciously low."I'm eyeing that 350 too. That 350 is being auctioned so the low price that you saw was the bidding price and will probably go up by the time its over. What caught my eyes was ... 
Need recommendation for amplifier
I'd be real curious to hear how the Dragons would sound with a top line CJ or a VTL preamp in front of them. It should round the rough edges quite a bit.John, which Belles amp did you use for the comparisons? I've heard the SA-30 paired with Zu an... 
Need recommendation for amplifier
Once they get fully broken in, you may want to experiment with different/better power cords. At least according to the guys showing these amps at the audio show, the Class D amps just like Class A amps respond to power cords much more than Class A... 
Connect. Please help
Imhififan got you what you need to watch out for about the Vincent hybrids. Hopefully saves you some head scratching. I suspect your SP998 has the same design approach and may need to power it up.Keep us posted.