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Why the difference between Onkyo HF player and Audirvana?
The Iphone was not using ITunes. It was playing hi rez files through the Onkyo HF Player. I have since installed a Mac Mini running Audirvana  to serve the DAC and I'm very happy playing hi rez downloads and streaming Tidal MQA files.I think the O... 
Differences in Audioquest Storm series (Thunder, Tornado, Hurricane)
Btw, the Thunder had replaced a Shunyata Black Mamba HC CX and was an improvement over that. 
Differences in Audioquest Storm series (Thunder, Tornado, Hurricane)
I upgraded from the Thunder to the Tornado feeding my Niagara 1000. There were noticeable improvements. More of everything the Thunder produced. Better low level detail, more clearly defined imaging, quieter, etc..Now I'm thinking of trying the Hu... 
Why the difference between Onkyo HF player and Audirvana?
That makes sense. The Onkyo uses an equalizer that you can't turn off. I don't see an equalizer or settings for it in Audinirva.Thanks for the info. 
Amplifier for Vandersteen 3A sigs?
I'm 11 years late to this thread but I've used a Krell 300i, Audio Research VT200, Musical Fidelity A308, and most recently a Pass Labs Aleph 3 to drive my 3A Sigs.The speakers have sounded great with all these amps but the VT200 and Aleph 3 worke...