nitewulf

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Why so few speakers with Passive Radiators?
Plenty of modern stuff: Legacy Audio Signature SE and higher level Legacy speakersEndeavor Audio E-3 MK2Magico various speakersFocal Sopra 2, 3These are all ported or sealed twin woofer designs that go very deep, there is no need for passive radia... 
Why so few speakers with Passive Radiators?
You wouldn't use them unless you need to use them, typically in smaller speakers to increase bass response. If you are designing largish floorstanders with large multiple woofers...why'd you need to use em? 
New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions
Cool, looking forward to your impressions. 
Anyone buy the Three Blind Mice re-issues (Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio etc)
Frank, thanks! 
Anyone buy the Three Blind Mice re-issues (Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio etc)
@oregonpapa , Thanks! 
Pick A Tube Phono Preamp, but not just any Tube Phono Preamp
I have the  Eastern Electric Minimax, typically you don't see them used because no one sells them. I have no idea how much I'd have to shell out to better it. I've used it mostly for HOMC carts (SAE 1000LT, Ortofon Quintet Blue, Benz Micro Silver)... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt what tracks do you use to test all the gears? 
Advantage of PS Audio Bridge II over USB cable from PC?
Unfortunately the Bridge II doesn't connect wireless, you have to have a server setup and route/stream using an Ethernet cable. What it does is double the re-clocking of the signal using their digital lens. If you have the PWD MK2, it has a digita... 
Dynaudio Contour 30 vs Confidence C2 comparisons
I've heard the new C20s while shopping for floorstanders (they didn't have the C30s on display/demo) and they are pretty amazing. I think the new mid/woofers are much better than the older Confidence series drivers, and the new Contours also have ... 
Best used or new DAC under $3500
If you like the PS Audio DSD DAC, then you should DEFINITELY find a used one below $3500, I'm not even sure what's the thread is about at this point. We mentioned plenty of r2r options besides the Yggy below $3500. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
http://lightharmonic.com/products/da-vinci-dac-mkii/"Now we’ve decided to push the boundaries once again with Da Vinci MKII’s 32/768 kHz PCM resistor ladder DAC engine. And history will repeat itself.Da Vinci MKII’s second decoding engine is a pur... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
With the new analog board update, the Yggdrasil should be a top buy regardless of price. I just wish it had a NOS mode, otherwise I'd be on it. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Also, are those Dynaudio Consequences? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I thought the Light Harmonic Davinci is a ladder dac? 
Best used or new DAC under $3500
Metrum Pavane level 1 usedMetrum Onyx/JadeHolo Audio Spring Kitsune Tuned EditionPS Audio DSD usedPlayback Designs Merlot used