kren0006

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Speaker Road Trip
You are doing it the right way - by listening and comparing pros and cons. I second the recommendation to either go with the Volti from the designer or the Dali from the dealer that took the time to demo them for you. As to which you should pick, ... 
PS Audio Directstream Dac so many for sale?
But Paul's predictions on release dates are notoriously awful.  Let's see.  
Amp recommendations for Spendor
Well I actually have D7 and D9.2 (in waiting, not in use yet) and D1. I run an Audio Research integrated amp with the D7 and D1. And the D9 will be Cambridge Edge stack. Strongly considered L590axii but was beyond what I wanted to spend  
Amp recommendations for Spendor
I own D7’s and I don’t think that room would be too small for them. You probably know this already but D7 and A7 sound very different. A7 closer to the classic Spendor sound. D7 more modern due to the upgraded tweeter used. I much prefer the D ser... 
PS Audio Directstream Dac so many for sale?
Actually latest speculation is that mk2 won’t cost much more than DSD, but will not include a bridge option so external streamer will be required (mk2 not a one box streaming system). Like any component that gets replaced, sure there will be deals... 
PS Audio Directstream Dac so many for sale?
It is being discontinued and replaced by a mk2 version. The latest Sunlight firmware release was announced as the final update for DSD and DSJ. The new mk2 (release date unspecified but probably not this year) has different fpga’s and some other h... 
Best dac under $2500 - comparing build quality and technologies
Regarding Cambridge app, the new version of StreamMagic is pretty good. Right on par with LUMIN or Heos I’d say. Step below BlueOS. Haven’t tried roon  
The Luxman L-595A SE integrated is coming.
Is 590axii discontinued?price drop? 
Thinking of investing in either Yamaha AS300 or Luxman l509X.
I’ve also read that the Y3000 had some reliability issues. The new 3200 seems better. But compared to Luxman 509 - no contest. Luxman every day.if you were asking about the Yamaha 3200 vs some lesser (imo) integrateds than the flagship Luxman, suc... 
Persona B in a 36 x 27 room?
No chance. Those speakers would be terrible in that room. Come on, you knew that  : ) 
Suggest something that plays CDs and streams for around 3000?
marantz sacd30n does both under $3k.  Haven't heard it but it does what you want 
Request for a recommendation on a small footprint floor standing speaker
I would check out Spendor A2. I’ve demo’d both A2 and Maggie LRS and A2 destroys it IMO, albeit at considerably higher cost. Used would fit into your budget though, and maybe you find a deal for new at $2k even. Much easier to drive also. Maggie L... 
Best best ballads that refer to a US State
On a Bus to St. Cloud (Minnesota)Trisha Yearwood 
Some love for the Benchmark HPA4/LA4
Are LA4 and HPA4 identical in the preamp function, the only difference being HPA4 adds headphone amp? Or other there other differences?Edit:  nevermind.  Found the answer on benchmark site that yes, they are identical other than the headphone outp... 
Inheritance ($100K) with a caveat
From scratch, msrp:Wilson Sasha DAW - 38kARC Ref6se, 75se - 28kdcs Bartok - 15ksa-ki Ruby - 4KRichard Gray - 2kMIT spk, IC cables, Audio Art power cables, Orea, Gaia isolation, room treatments - 13k