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@ debjit, you mean surprisingly, I was not aware there were color choices for the remote. I had no idea until you said something. We will be offering some cables at a discount for any of the kinki buyers. For the best possible value I can offer 5 ... 
If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money
OK Kids, so Ive finally spent some time with the PS Audio DirectStream DAC with Red Cloud. Its what I expected for the most part. Look, its not a bad DAC, to me its run of the mill. Good. In no way great as far as I’m concerned, but realize, my re... 
NEEDED!!! Bi Amp Pros out there that can give me some advice
Yep, if you dont want an OCD rabbithole dont go biamp, because you know there is Triamp right ?  For sure youll want an active crossover to do it right and someone mentioned Room treatments, do not take this suggestion lightly. Rooms without treat... 
If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money
Hey Snopro, i2s on transport comparing AES vs i2s will happen this weekend and will report findings. CDT 3/ AES vs Wavenet /I2s was indistinguishable. CDT3 teamed with Stello D700 comparing wordclock in and out gave me hope for outboard wordclock ... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1
I can almost guarantee it will have more grunt as I know the CODA and I’m always surprised by its current. My last purchase before this was a S5.5 which is a class A stereo power amp that is 50WPC. I had a dual 500W Class D amp running my subs and... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1
Hi Guys, its Mike Powell, I wanted to chime in and say I will shortly be doing an active comparison of what I consider to be a huge value the CODA TSIB integrated. If you dont know CODA, it stems from Threshold and Nelson back in the day. In my op... 
If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money
@nonoise, you are correct .. The Rockna wavenet server which is pretty killer sounding sounded no better than the Jays when playing the first track of side 2 Pink Floyd The Wall via USB with Jays using SPDIF. The piece I was playing on the server ... 
If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money
@char1  I'm not sure about RMAF, honestly Ive taken it as far as I can by being the "cable guy" along for the ride.In order for me to be most effective I would /will have to prove it by doing the dog and pony and I'm not so sure that is time well ... 
If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money
Hi Guys, Mike Powell here.Ive got a Jays here now. Ive never... ever... ever seen a product like this. Esoteric is the closest thing. Its so well built, I really really want to keep it but it does not sound any better than my music server and its ... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
Hi Grannyring , yes a very valid concern, so I am here as the USA counterpart to Alvin at Vinshine. I plan to keep at least one piece of the top sellers in stock here. This means a USA distro center for the Vinshine products. (I am known in the au... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
Looking forward to that TJ ! 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
Hello Guys, Stereo 5 puts out a good concern. I am Mike Powell the founder of Verastarr here in ATL, GA and I am the authorized repair center and rep for any of Alvin/Vinshines products. You can buy the products on USA soil for the same price as o... 
COS Engineering D1
Aloha ! Mike Powell Audio the new COS Engineering importer in Atlanta. 40 4 seven six nine 62 three 3 
No-one talks about Rowlands anymore
Buonasera Guido !, I will be posting it to my youtube channel. Just search for "OCD Hi-Fi Guy" and youll see a crazy looking guy with goggles on. Welcome to my squirrel cage. I take you guys with as I completely bug out on getting everything "perf...