larseand

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A warm DAC?
I see a few BDA- 2 units for sale...Going into this with no intention of streaming... I wonder if the sonic performance is close of the newer BDA 3? 
A warm DAC?
An update... I was able to locate and purchase a used PS Audio PW DAC to pair with my PW transport...:} Unfortunately, my friends at FedEx dropped the box and destroyed the DAC... back to the drawing board! 
A warm DAC?
So, this group has given me quite the education, and for that I thank you all! I most certainly regret using "warm" to get this post started...My vocabulary has grown to, musical, organic, analog like, musical...I HAVE learned that I am not alone.... 
A warm DAC?
Let me rephrase...I'm looking for musical not clinical... 
Rel S3 subwoofer connection options?
Great input, thanks to all...A. 
Integrated amp for Focal Aria 948 speakers? SS or tube
I think the PL is to my liking...now it's HP version vs basic DiaLogue Premium...about $1100 difference. 
PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP or PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium (integrateds)
Thanks for your input...The weak bass, excessive brightness result would be a disaster. I'm not locked into the PrimaLuna...Any other integrated suggestions that pair nicely withe the 948s? SS or tubes... 
Your Nominations: Top Phono Stages under $1,000
Should mention I'm not opposed to used owned equipment. 
A good cartridge match for a VPI Scout 1.1 w/ JMW-9T arm, under $1,000
Thank you all. I think the 2M Black will be a fine and safe pick. 
A good cartridge match for a VPI Scout 1.1 w/ JMW-9T arm, under $1,000
Thoughts on the Ortofon 2M Black? HANA MC Shibata? 
Has anyone considered rebuying a speaker you once owned??
Another vote for Acoustic Zen Adagios...What was I thinking? 
Table upgrade: SOTA Comet? or ?
Thanks for the feedback! I failed to note my phono pre is the Pro-ject Tube Box 2 w/stock tubes...Also, I too was not convinced the BP2 was all that great, but at the time it seemed OK.... I like the cart/phono pre upgrade idea as long as the Pro-... 
EXOGAL Comet or Shitt Yggdrasil DAC
Thanks for your thoughts. david_ten nudged me to the Comet, smooth, clean and easy to live with.Andrew 
2 Rel T7s or 1 Rel T9???
Thank you for your input and expertise. I am going with the pair of T7s! I think it makes good sense on several levels. Ben_wood, sorry to report, the T2s are gone on a trade.Any suggestions for bass heavy recordings for sub run in period?Thanks! 
2 REL T-5 subwoofers vs. one Rythmik 12
I have 2 Rel T2s that I will be posting soon, one in black, 3 months old. One in cherry, 15 months old. Sweet little subs, let me know if you have interest...A