ktm_300xcw

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New DAC or New Streamer?
Consider a used Aurender N100H in lieu of the N200.  I haven’t heard the difference but the the N100 sounds amazingly good.  You can always get your money back but I believe you’ll want to keep it.   
Innuos Digital Players - Innuos Zenith MK2 vs Zenith MK3 or ZEN MK3
Hi Oglefront.  What is your final take on the question above as I’m in a similar situation.  I have a Zen Mk2 with an Atlantic TRP.  Fwiw, I was advised to go with the Zen Mk3, so there must be some real merit there.  What’s your recommendation re... 
I need a good looking and good sounding speaker ....
Check out Daedalus loudspeakers at Daedalus.com and then call and speak with Lou.  They’re heirloom quality hardwood custom made to your likI guess with beautiful inlay work that rally caught my eyes.  Zero MDF used making them three times lighter... 
Is the Innuos Zen Mk2 compatible with the Lampizator Amber II with clock upgrade?
No, they are not compatible.  You can plug in a usb hub inline and make them work together though.  Best to change one of them out. 
Shunyata EF vs. NR power cords
Shunyata says to go with the NR.  The sale is still on.  I spoke with a great guy at Shunyata very recently and he recommended the NR over the EF for any streamer.  Customer feedback is 50/50 with the NR combined with tubed equipment.  Shunyata al... 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
Freediver,  I failed to mention that I struggle with avoiding migraines so please keep that in mind, as well as my wanting how you described your 30.1’s with your amp.   Many thanks for your time and thought. 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
...and no, I won’t need to be far away listening haha. 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
There are some Verity Finns for $3,000 but in white.  91dB.  Which of the two would you choose if you want want I described.  What I really want is what you described.  I wish I knew more but you certainly seem to, so what’s your suggestion please? 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
What a stirring review freediver!  They sound amazing!  The  measurements of the listening area within the larger rectangular room is 14.5’ W x 14.5’ to listening position with 22’ more open space behind the listening position.  (I’ll eventually t... 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
Thanks so much freediver. You aren’t the first to suggest this speaker, so you both have my attention.  I haven’t been able to get my head around 85db efficiency and 50Hz. I did catch the 6 ohm but I don’t have an understanding of how that will af... 
Shopping for a preamp
Please check out the Convergent Audio Technologies/ CAT SL1 preamplifier.  No affiliation.  I bought one recently on Audiogon after my tube vendor praised it so highly.  He's been at this for Forty years.  The tube expert was dead on.  He and the ...