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Taralabs cables
My system is posted and described on Audio Asylum under username House13:http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/11266.html 
Taralabs cables
audiolabyrinth!My own long term audiophile experience has demonstrated to me that signal cables and power cords from the same manufacturer do not always bring out the best in a system.  given that i use the following power cords:Analysis Plus Powe... 
Taralabs cables
audiolabyrinth!I have used TARA Labs products almost exclusively since 1998 with extremely positive results.  My system is comprised of the following:TARA Labs Zero Evolution Balanced Interconnect. TARA Labs The Zero Onyx Digital AES/EBU Cable. Ea... 
Taralabs cables
Use the link below to see the video on TARA Labs cable technology:https://youtu.be/C4ODI10n84wTheir labor intensive construction techniques and materials are unsurpassed and the sonic result proves it. 
The most transparent speaker cable
Use the link below to see the video on TARA Labs cable technology:https://youtu.be/C4ODI10n84wTheir labor intensive construction techniques and materials are unsurpassed and the sonic result proves it. 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
imgoodwithtools:  Setting negative gain for each channel allows for increasing stereo volume to exercise more bits for greater resolution.  Balance merely adjusts volume for each channel relative to each other to compensate for differences in prog... 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
The sensitivity adjustment is explained under the heading "Left & Right Gain" on page 3 in the Preliminary Quick User Guide Software Rev 1.00. 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
The sensitivity of the Berkeley Reference is adjustable.  It is then possible to run the volume control at a higher setting. Since that adjustment increases the resolution that argument for the necessity of a preamp is thereby eliminated. 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
Certainly a big difference of opinion here:joeinid:  "With a preamp, you might get a slight loss of detail…"cerrot:  "The key, to me, was the loss in resolution with a digital volume control."I always thought the terms resolution and detail referr... 
Berkeley Alpha Reference run direct
I have a Berkeley Alpha Reference DAC direct into Rowland mono- blocks.  I never thought there was any need for a preamp.  If I did I would want to use one from the same amplifier manufacturer to maximize synergy.  Otherwise, how do you decide on ... 
What happened to Berkeley Audio Design
Erik!  It might be worth your time and trouble to look up that address and take a drive.  Berkeley may be encouraged to retain your services as a consultant once they hear your ideas personally. 
What happened to Berkeley Audio Design
Well Erik, if the current status and direction of the company is so very important to you and they are locals to you as you say why don't you just pay them a visit and ask them all these questions instead of us? 
What happened to Berkeley Audio Design
The Berkeley Alpha DAC Reference Series was introduced in 2014.  A Series 2 Update was announced on May 31, 2016.  The original Series 1 has been discontinued and replaced as a result. I am curious why you think the original and completely unique ... 
Rockport Avior or Magico S5
The poster was asking opinions about the Rockport Avior vs. the Magico S5. Somehow this thread got diverted to discussions on the merits of various Vandersteen models. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I posted this previously in an older thread. This may be the more current and appropriate one. So, please excuse the duplication.There are numerous ventilation openings throughout the Bricasti casework. This leads me to believe that the unit runs ...