mrmanisundaram

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Different R2R DACs
I had the Terminator w latest dsp board in my system for a year.  IMHO it was a very good.  Leaned sligtly on the warmer side, but detail and clarity was spot on.   I have since gone back to an ANK 2.1 dac.....still one of the best. Another R2R ... 
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
+1 for Lejonklou Boazu 
Recommended streamers/servers?
Highly recommend a DCS network bridge.I believe that they are recently discontinued, but to be supported for a few more years.   
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
Check out the Merason Frerot......imho.....it beats out the Qutest.  No dsd, no filters, no frills, just music.  1794A Burr Brown chip. 
Streamer Advice / Recommendation for Denafrips R2R DAC
Lumin U1 mini.  I use it with my Terminator, and the combo is quite good.   
Considering an integrated
Do some research on a Lejonklou Boazu integrated.  No inbuilt phono, but a very simple design of solid state.  I have replaced my Leben tube integrated with this, and am very happy.Good luck. 
Wanting to try a tube amp.
I would recommend a used Leben cs600..... 
Recommendations for modern integrated with tone & balance controls other than Mcintosh
I have a Leben 600x integrated, it is absolutely fantastic.  If they can drive your speakers, worth doing it.My speakers are Devore O/93s ...and they match phenomenally well. 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
Leben cs-600x as long as you are good with tubes, and have speakers that are 90+db....... 
For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question.
Leben w devore o series speakers....looks and sounds fab. 
What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities?
+1 for devore 0/93s 
Devore O93 vs Super 9s
I own a Leben cs600x w O/93s, A23 cabling, Denafrips Terminator dac.....a superb sounding system.   
Used Speaker in the 15k range
+1 for devore orangutan.  Be sure that you get a suitable amp and cabling for it.I have the 0/93 with a Leben amp, and find it to be very good.Good luck. 
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
Devore Orangutan 0/93's 
Better digital front end for my DAC
Lumin U1 Mini?