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current and ex-Sonus faber & McIntosh integrated amp (combo) owners - question for you
5-month update: MA8950 with the Electa Amator III - pure sonic bliss.   
DAC question - is music streamer DAC better than mcintosh DA2?
5-month update: MA8950 DA2 is amazing either with my streamer or my Sony 4K TV. While I understand that the streamer has a more updated DAC, I have never felt like the DA2 is missing out on anything for my kinda music. Thanks everyone for your tip... 
Young audiophile metal head looking to level up speaker choice
@overthemoon - which Sonus faber speakers do you use for hard rock/metal? :)   
New Innuos Pulse, need assistance.
@john1629 - I have electa amator iii with MA8950 and the Node Icon. XLR cables. Transparent. It took about 30 days for the synergy to kick in. Reply here if you wanna chat further about this :)  
Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)
quick update: I'm finally used to the Node Icon and am loving it! I still appreciate (a LOT) - all of your feedback and it's going to be tons of fun for me to build the second system in my other room with all your recommendations. Thank you!    ... 
current and ex-Sonus faber & McIntosh integrated amp (combo) owners - question for you
The MA8950 came in today and it's a beautiful match with the Electa Amator III  
Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)
@soix very kind of you to give me the recommendations; I will pursue them - thank you.   
Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)
Not gonna go with eversolo. The user experience & support seems to be all over the place :) got the Bluesound icon and it’s a little disappointing. Maybe it needs to breakin or something. idk innuos is so high on my list but i can’t demo it a... 
DAC question - is music streamer DAC better than mcintosh DA2?
Thank you for sharing your experience @podosound.    i used hifi rose 150b and it’s just next level in terms of sound quality.  but i had to return it because it would skip tracks.  hifi rose has admitted the faults as well.    i received the ... 
Need help choosing Sonus Faber Sonetto V or VIII, what amp?
@wlowe - what amp did you end up choosing for your Olympica III?  
Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)
Thank you all for the continued responses; I am still shopping around and so your input is valuable.   
Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)
Thank you all very much for sharing your experiences with me.  While the 150b has some incredibly great sound-quality, the interface isn't working as expected for me. I see on their website that others have complained as well (Qobuz, especially).... 
current and ex-Sonus faber & McIntosh integrated amp (combo) owners - question for you
Got the EA3 - waiting on the 8950!!  The Sonetto VIII might be a future project, later this year. I’m continuing to research the research on integrateds vs separates. I wish there were a dealer nearby who could help me patiently audition the vario... 
current and ex-Sonus faber & McIntosh integrated amp (combo) owners - question for you
@jastralfu - I hear you about the MA9500 @ 300 watts. $12K is within my budget BUT I am weary about spending so much without first seeing it or hearing it. I'm on the hunt for more dealers now and am awaiting some call-backs to see if they have th... 
current and ex-Sonus faber & McIntosh integrated amp (combo) owners - question for you
@jastralfu @oddiofyl - thank you both! I think I'm leaning towards the 8950 right now :)