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lalitk

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Is This the Essence of "The Audiophile Dilemma?
“I think it’s more about not knowing what you’re looking for” +1, @chayro A good system building process takes time and patience.    
Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?
“Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?” In my experience, Yes! I had some highly rated power conditioners through my system (Audience, Nordost and Shunyata) and they all added some sort of coloration. AQ Niagara 7000 was th... 
Streamer Recommendation
“Looking at Lumin/ Aurender” There are couple of Lumin D2 or U1 listed on US Audio Mart and here if you’re flexible with your budget. I am afraid, you’re not going to find a Aurender anywhere close to your budget with BNC output. You would need t... 
How accurate are cable descriptions for your system?
@hilde45 If cabling is next on your pursuit to system building, I highly recommend Zavfino’s and Combak’s High performance to Cost Line. There are folks here who had direct experience with both brands and eventually end up with Combak HCL. PM me... 
Class A: Accuphase vs Pass Labs house sound?
@aberyclark  What power cord you’re using with Luxman?   
Class A: Accuphase vs Pass Labs house sound?
“I ended up going Luxman” @aberyclark  Congratulations, a wise choice!   
How accurate are cable descriptions for your system?
“Saying that cables is important as acoustic and are on the same level is pure ignorance of acoustic...” @mahgister I usually avoid engaging folks who have a tunnel vision. Your singular purpose (evident from your 8K+ posts) here is to advocate ... 
How accurate are cable descriptions for your system?
@williewonka  Thank you for taking the time to post here. I was going to respond to OP after my initial post but your post sums it up very nicely. IMO, cables are just as important as your components and room acoustics. And you gotta hear them in... 
Almost equality
@p05129  I agree with you on benchmark DAC’s but OP is also using a Benchmark amp, maybe there is a ‘synergy’ in grand scheme of things :-)   
How accurate are cable descriptions for your system?
I prefer cable brands that are tuned to convey the music in most natural way without emphasizing any elements of a recording.  
Most Realistic Recordings
@hilde45  Great recommendation, Josep Colom is one of my favorite pianist and Musica Callada is simply a stunning masterpiece. I got front row seat with my Tannoy's and native DSD256 file renders this masterpiece in its full glory.   
聖HIJIRI Users thread
“I'm wondering where you found the best SQ upgrade with the Takumi's?” @pokey77  I say stop wondering and go for all out TAKUMI upgrade :-)  
聖HIJIRI Users thread
@lak  @pokey77  Thanks guys! I am not ready to return the SM2R-L power cord yet. I am thinking to try this cord next on my DAC’s external power supply and clock. They are currently powered by TAKUMI’s :-)  
聖HIJIRI Users thread
@lak , @pokey77 Thank you for your patience.  The 聖Hijiri SM2R-L power cord took 300+ hours to open up.  My listening test were conducted at 400 mark. For direct A/B comparison with “TAKUMI”, I swapped the SM2R-L back n forth on my Accuphase In... 
聖HIJIRI Users thread
@tyray  Sadly, 聖Hijiri do not make phono cables.