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PSAudio Directstream DAC M-1 (refurb) vs Denafrips Venus II. Quick decision needed!
No one can make that decision but you. It's your tastes and your associated equipment.   
Bose buys McIntosh
"No. Just to diminish quality, maximize profit and charge premium prices. I’m going to enjoy my tiny systems including my technics 1200mk2. " And you know that how?  
McIntosh purchased by Bose...NOT an April Fool's joke.
"....at least it was Bose and not Harmon I guess" I didn't see Harmon ruin Levinson.  
Bose buys McIntosh
So you think Bose bought Mcintosch and SF to basically run them into the ground? Sure, that makes a lot of sense. Not.  
Amplifier used w/ headphones and no speakers connected, can it be damaged?
I had seen other people on the Abyss forum use speaker amps fpr thei TC and so I wanted to give it a try. I first used a Simaudio 600i V2, and then decided to try the AR amp. iI sounds great and there is no hum or noise through the headphones.   ... 
Amplifier used w/ headphones and no speakers connected, can it be damaged?
I use an Audio Research REF75 SE with a speaker tao to headphone adapter with my Abyss 12266 TC with no issues. I asked AR technical support before I bought the amp and they said there would be no problem with the amp. They were more concerned wit... 
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
Maple wood.  
Harbeth 40.3 and 40.2 Anniversary
Thank you.  
Harbeth 40.3 and 40.2 Anniversary
So after all is said and done, I bought a pair of the Graham LS5/5. I went back and listened again and they just sounded simply amazing.   
Harbeth 40.3 and 40.2 Anniversary
@arafiq You have the 40.3? What happened to the Perspectives? I assume you replaced then with the 40.3? If so can you share your comparison of the two? I was trying to find the thread that @paullb was mentioned about JA Audio and the Grahams, and ... 
Harbeth 40.3 and 40.2 Anniversary
Thanks for the comments. I guess it all comes down to where one stands in terms of increased resolution and if it takes away from the original house sound. It makes me wonder when they advertise it as "more of a modern sound". One persons ideas o... 
Speakers on top of subwoofer
You're placing your speakers in the optimal position for your listening. That doesn't mean that is the optimal position for the subs. Sub placement will be trial and error until you find the optimal placement.  
Relaxed/Analog sounding DAC for under $10k (used or new)
The Dave is pretty much the opposite of relaxing  
Mojo Audio - Mystique Y NC DAC
Thanks for your detailed reply. For some reason, I had a feeling that was going to be the presentation of the X SE.  
Mojo Audio - Mystique Y NC DAC
Not exactly on topic, but is there a marked difference in SQ between the EVO B4B21 and the Mystique X SE?