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My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
@badgerdmsYeah I wonder why US import is getting such jacked up pricing?But the CAD to USD conversion is definitely in our (US) favor.Never got to hear the 30.2's 
Do I have to connect my dac to my computer?
No. Transport -> DAC-> Pre/Ampif you want to stream tidal from your computer then Yes. Computer must be connected to DAC. So in the above chain just replace transport with computer. You can have them both connected to most DACs 
My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
From all I’ve read the LFD definitely gets most of the votes but deep down I’m rooting for the Belles due to its welcome extra features like phono, bypass, remotedon't think I can go wrong at this point.  
Benning power cables?
Thanks for the feedback @lak 
My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
@gcknapp will do! Both are supposed to arrive by Saturday so if all goes well Sunday should be a great listening day 
My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
Having too much fun on this Merry-go-roundCan't wait to get off it for a while... hopefully soon 
My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
So after buying the Harbeths I thought I’d search for some amp synergy. Been reading up on a lot of the same culprits that keep popping up like Naim (not a fan of the looks so no go for me)My current combo is a VTA SP9 pre that uses 4x Telefunken ... 
My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
Thanks @wjt3 These speakers have a great attribute of being able to disappear easily, and the micro detail I'm hearing is great. Even at low volumes they sound full and I can hear all the details clearly.  
Review: Tube Audio Design TAD-60 Tube amp
I have a writeup and complete biasing from Paul on my blog:http://brianmedia.net/2013/04/tube-audio-design-tad-60-amp/. 
Parasound or Micromega Dac
Nice review. I wonder how the Micromega compares to the Emotiva XDA-2. I'm on the verge of buying a DAC. Good time to buy. Great DACS out there for a fraction of what they cost several years ago. 
Budget DAC vs Budget CD Player?
Realmo- would you need a USB converter if using a ASYNC USB DAC?Mik971- so how do you feed the DAC from your computer? Digital mini jack? 
Budget DAC vs Budget CD Player?
Thanks guys. I'm thinking the DAC makes more sense right now too. I was also looking at a used NAD CD player....Also if you have a nice USB DAC would there ever really be a need to add a CD player if you run a Mac Mini all the time? Seems you coul... 
How often are Cayin TA-30's for sale?
Thanks Nonoise,Thinking I may just suck it up and buy the Cayin instead of waiting for another one to come around. I know I can't go wrong with it so might as well. 
Apple TV with External DAC?
i'm close to buying a DAC so i'll post my finding here if i do it... 
Apple TV with External DAC?
so are you using the analog outputs of the apple tv? for sound....