mitch2

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@rja -Take a look at this review of the Mystique Y DAC, where Ken Redmond asks the same question you just asked, and received this answer: Since I did not have all three versions in-house, I asked Ben for his thoughts on the impact of the diff... 
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@sns - Widely variable from as little as about 20 minutes to maybe 3 hours, with most being like a half-hour to 2 hours, sometimes listening intently and taking notes, other times reading or working on my computer.  For these comparisons, I have k... 
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This has been interesting in realizing how important it is to match SPLs (sound pressure levels) when comparing audio equipment.  It is fine to listen and evaluate a unit on its own merits at various volume levels, but when directly comparing two ... 
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@sns - Regarding the Musetec MH-DA006, I like the appearance and there are design aspects of that DAC that look very interesting.  Also, I could input I2S out of the Singxer DDC.  I do keep hearing how the $4K'ish price range is getting jam-packe... 
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@sns  "Now, I would add, perhaps this exact presentation may not be everyone's cup of tea" That is really the thing.  In the old days, before PETA and SPCA (with which I volunteer), we used to say, "there is more than one way to skin a cat". ... 
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@markmuse - I wouldn’t rule out the Aero based on my impressions, which were mostly positive. Also, remember there is a 14-day trial period. I will try and get my hands on a Mystique Y, which would help provide a bit of contrast at the $4K price ... 
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@markmuse - Michael Lavorgna at Twittering Machines is planning to post a follow-up review (Part 2) of his LTA Aero based on his tube rolling and what he hears when trying different tubes. Had I been in the market for a DAC in the price range of ... 
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@brbrock - Check out my write-up on the Mojo Audio Mystique EVO Pro Z that I posted on 9-14-24 @ 1:12pm  
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BENCHMARK DAC3 HGC Benchmark DAC3 HGC Reviews The EAR – by Trevor Butler Stereophile – by Jim Austin (2017) (measurements by John Atkinson) Stereophile - by John Atkinson (DAC3 B follow-up, 2023) Enjoy the Music – by Tom Lyle GoldenSound... 
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@soix - Absolutely.  I had all six DACs here at once over the past month and the LTA Aero is the only one that had to be returned.  I own the others.  I had five of them powered up and on my stand and three or four of them connected through the D... 
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To all, it seems we want to read that our latest/greatest, or next/greatest, purchase will be universally acclaimed and will suffer all scrutiny without any identified flaws. It just doesn’t work that way. As an example, look at all the subjective... 
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Linear Tube Audio - Aero DAC Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC Reviews Stereo Times – by Terry London Twittering Machines - by Michael Lavorgna Stereophile – by Herb Reichert (measurements by John Atkinson) YouTube – by Steve Guttenberg 6moons Au... 
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@zmann007 - My thoughts on the $4K LTA Aero should be posted by tomorrow, and the $2K Benchmark write-up is also almost done and will go up shortly after.  I have started listening more seriously to the Merason, which will follow, then the SMc Aud... 
AA for us
Good ones, you might including something on  pervasive misrepresentation of prices paid irrational perceived impunity from WAF  
AA for us
Should the AA include counseling and support groups based on the specific affliction, i.e.: excessive system cost to income ratio tweaks and cables infatuation flavor of the day compulsion connection cleaning mania golden ears delusion fea...