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lalitk

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@blisshifi  Thanks for chiming in…..on a scale of 1-10, where would you rate A15 vs A200. Given @rvpiano system, I suspect he is likely to hear appreciable differences between A15 vs A200. I have gone through 5 different models of Aurender ($230... 
I'll welcome myself back after a brief hiatus
Hey Russ, welcome back! Sorry to hear about the loss of hearing. Mind over matter my friend..stay healthy.   
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“Although I believe my Benchmark DAC is doing a great job, just out of curiosity, what other DACs would you recommend?” @rvpiano  Just a thought, if your N200 is still in return period, consider swapping with A200 (with built-in DAC) and go stra... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
@mdalton That’s a great! It does look substantial in stock pics. I think, I’ve read somewhere 50 hours break-in time for HM7. Fun times ahead :-)  
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
“He was running a Fuuga” @mdalton  Several of their demo’s featured Fuuga and Aventurin 6 carts.   
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@dxbwineguy  My recommendation would be to not make further changes without allowing a new component to completely settle in your system. This will allow you to make sound decisions and get you off upgrade merry go round.   
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@dxbwineguy  If you couldn’t hear any differences between Eversolo DMP A6 ME and Aurender N150, then I wouldn’t bother with an upgrade. Bottom line, if you’re happy with your existing system, then sit back and enjoy.  If you have an upgrade itch... 
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@dxbwineguy  If your DAC accepts USB, I would pick N150 over N10. N150 is a newer generation of Aurender models and voiced similarly as N200 and N20. The older gen models are softer (rounded in transients), laid back and not as dynamic as newer g... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
@mdalton  I never heard Wagner II but Jeff’s system at shows are among the best. That system you’re referencing is well north of $200K.  https://youtube.com/shorts/ERj4mZBScaw?si=NdsVJbXcXS9nu4lV IMO, Horns speakers needs way more diligence whe... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
@mdalton  I’m in Texas but I did visit Gestalt couple of years ago. Had a great time with Colin. I was fortunate to listen to Cessaro - Opus 1 paired with New Audio Frontier amp and preamp, WVL - SON & Berlin paired with Tron 300B Integrate... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
@mdalton I agree with your assessment and looking forward to your feedback on HM-7. My Allnic phono just showed up. Unboxing tomorrow and some fresh pics. And to hell with Equilibrium and Objectivity 🤣    
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
@mdalton I wasn’t trying to knock down the HM-7.. just curious about your rationale to choose HM-7 over the other SUT’s in your elite list. There is very little info available about HM-7 online so I am certain you have done your research before ... 
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“It’s very disconcerting to be immensely enjoying a track and then be blown up by an ear splitting, unnatural uptake in volume.” @rvpiano 10 plus years with Aurender, I never experienced this in my system. A streamer job is to faithfully transmi... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
@mdalton I just looked up Swissoner’s HM-7s retail, wondering what’s sort of wizardry commanding such a steep price? I remember seeing an outlet in US with similar Hashimoto tranny’s for lot less.  
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
@mdalton I hear you on spreading out the spending. That is exactly what I am dealing with…bite the bullet and get my dream cart or buy an interim cart.