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For those that have heard Dutch & Dutch 8c..
The D&D 8C speakers can be adjusted for any room and placement. You can make them sound clinical, or lush just by changing their curves. With an amp and other speakers you are mostly stuck with their sound, but the D&Ds' can be made to sou... 
Sound meter + equalizer = problem solved?
Notice to ALL... be careful with White Noise. Turned up too loud you can blow a tweeter because of equal db's at all frequencies. Better to use Pink Noise that has a roll-off of the highs.  
Never heard an amp do this before, ideas?
Tony, I'm not sure the Smithsonian will lend one out. Good idea though.  
Banchmark DAC3B vs. Denafrips Pontus II (12th Aniv.)
I got a DAC3B on USAM. It arrives on Tuesday. It will be replacing an old Cambridge DAC Magic that actually did a pretty good job subbing in.  
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.