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@vassils thanks for the great response. I’m using a Lumin U1 Mini as network transport so I have everything but i2s. And my cd transport is Audiolab 6000CDT. I’m starting to compare the USB vs AES. And found out the usb section is an amanero combo... 
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Has anyone compared the different inputs on the AM? USB vs AES or Coax? 
Stand-mount speaker/monitor recommendation
@dotchaos what did you end up with it?i am using a LM 518ia with Omega Super 6 Alnico Towers. Great combination. I’ve also had Harbeth C7’s with the 518ia. Enjoyable but very different than Omega. The Super Alnico can play more genres of music bet... 
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@facten the orchid was bills personal DAC and was told it should have 200+ hours on it. The AM I’m trying to ask the original owner if he can give me a guesstimate but originally said “it’s fully broke in”. I’ve heard the AM is good at around 300h... 
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@kbuzz you should definitely add the MHDT Orchid stock or modded —————-So I got my AMT 3 SE today.... let it play most of the day without any serious listening. Next changed around my configuration so I could have both the AM & Orchid connecte... 
Lumin and roon
@smodtactical I I did that. Was running Roon core on Mac mini to ultraRendu as Roon endpoint. I switched to a Lumin u1 mini. Cool thing about the Lumin is you can use it as a stand-alone unit or as a Roon endpoint. The lumin gave me Better sound q... 
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Just wanted to say I currently have a tricked out grannyring Orchid.... and next week I’ll have a AM III SE. so I’ll be able to compare them directly and let you know my thoughtsstay tuned  
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
@grannyring the manual states a 1a fuse. Are you recommending 1.6 with mods?also have any of you done comparisons is usb vs rca coax on the orchid? 
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@vassils thanks for the comparisons. I had a Schiit gungnir MB and recently had a short list of Orchid, AM, and Audio Note Kits.I found a great deal on a used ANK 4.1LE built years ago with a lot of ANUK parts and filled with Black Gates. It beat ... 
My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
@fjn04 yep! The 22 SET watts of the 518 are perfect in my medium size room. I’m sure that Cary would be awesome  
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Orchid vs Troubadour will be a great comparison! Can’t wait.  
My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
@fjn04 i had no issue with full sound driving the C7’s with the LFD MK IV. I’ve heard from another friend that owned several LFD’S that the MK IV was the meatier of the amps he had. So much that he sold his NCSE and went back to the MK IV. Ive sin... 
Value of mint condition first pressing of Sgt. Pepper?
There tons of different copies/catalog#'s/etc but good place to start is to discogshttps://www.discogs.com/sell/list?format=Vinyl&master_id=23934&ev=mb&year=1967 
Gumby vs Yggy
Just in case anyone else ever reads this, as I found it via search... seems Gumby went over everyones head....guMBy = MB = MultibitSo when you say Gumby you are referencing the Multibit version 
Experience/thoughts on new Music Hall Classic Turntable?
@gochurchgo we are talking about items assembled/made in China. Not just specific parts