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Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
Thank you Wester17.  
Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
OK so I have added the Gustard R26 to my short list, but where does it get sent for repair if needed?  
Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
Where does the Gustard have to be sent to for repair? Both the Benchmark and Denafrips have US repair available. That is important to me as I've had more than 1 DAc crap out.  
Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
Sorry, I forgot to mention the source to the DAC is an Auralic Aries G1 file player.  
active crossover recommendation
Check out the DBX units. I realize they're a A/D then D/A, but with all those possible adjustments I wouldn't worry about the digital conversion. This will be your best solution. Don't fear the digital processing as it's more accurate than the ana... 
Quicksilver v4 monos vs CODA Continuum No. 8 Version 1.
I think Pass Labs Class A amps transition to A/B as a protection against clipping.  
recommendation of amps
I also agree with the Benchmark amp. Try just 1, then if the clipping lights go off get another to mono them. Plenty of power in mono. More than the Pass Labe you are looking at.  
Hey RICH Audiophiles
Only a true music lover would call it a VW Beatle. I Love it.  
PBN montana xp speakers or B&W matrix 801 s3 ?
Yes, Keep the Montanas. You have more choices with amps due to higher efficiency.  
patricia barber - diana krall - holly cole
So my Lucy & Ethel comment was about an episode of "I Love Lucy" when they were on stage together singing the song "Friendship", but they both wore the same dress. They both were ripping off pieces of the others dress to make them look differe... 
patricia barber - diana krall - holly cole
They would probably tear at each other's clothes, like Lucy & Ethel.  
I can't believe this.
Do you think Hunter is still waiting to get it back? Ozzy, it might be time to consider another recording device, then sell one or the other.  
I can't believe this.
Hey Ozzy, picture this. You're in line at the DMV and someone behind you in line walks up to the counter, slaps a $20 down, and is taken care of. What happens next? There is now a new line with everyone holding $20 bills, but the same service. Unf... 
Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
Living in Florida it's a double hit to the electricity bill. First the cost of running it, then the cost of running the AC to cool the room. I'll keep my Benchmark AHB2.  
Passive subwoofer too loud.
Yes, that would work. If the Onkyo has a remote as most do you're in luck to change the sub level from your listening chair.