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Supratek Owners Thread
@sim_audio_nerd i bought it on Ali Express.  You’ll need your original remote to teach it but it’s very easy to do.   Aluminum alloy material infrared signal learning remote control, 2-button, simple style, high-end audiophile https://a.aliexpress... 
Supratek Owners Thread
Just upgraded my Chardonnay with a new remote control. Nice heavy aluminum and just the 2 buttons I need. The remote Mick supplies is fine but this just has a nicer feel and no unnecessary buttons. Easy to program. Sounds better too. ;-)    
LAIV Harmony
@no_regrets  Michael Lavorgna reviewed both DACs on twitteringmachines.com.  Each review describes his sonic impressions and he makes some comparisons.  
Supratek Owners Thread
@sim_audio_nerd  Thanks!   That must be a really nice combo.  What speakers are you using?  And are you running balanced connectors between the Grange and Coda and have you compared that to RCA connectors?  
Supratek Owners Thread
@tksteingraber Nice Decware!  My speakers (Devore Fidelity Nines) can run on 20 watts but they seem to come alive with more power.  I'm using the Chardonnay now with 3 different amps -- Schiit Aegir (two running balanced as monoblocks), a Line Mag... 
Supratek Owners Thread
I joined the Supratek owner’s club recently with a new-to-me Chardonnay.  Very happy with it.  It’s been a better than expected improvement to the music over my Schiit Freya+.  What amps are people using with their Supratek?    
Solid State Low powered Amplifiers
I’d recommend the Schiit Aegir.  I use one with Devore Nines and it’s an excellent amp.  They are about $500 on the used market so fairly low cost just to try out. Good luck with your search.  
Preamp Deal of the Century
@snopro   Thanks!  That’s exactly what I’ll do with the subs.  They do have speaker level inputs, so should be fine. ​@tksteingraber ​thanks for sharing the tech’s info and the thread. @jslateiv  thanks for the explanation on the grounding — mak... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Just bought a used Supratek Chardonnay. Wow! I don't have anything super high end to compare it to -- prior preamps include Adcom GFP-750, Schiit Freya+ with some nice NOS 6SN7 tubes -- but am very happy with the purchase.  One question for Suprat... 
Schiit Aegir-Burn in Period
@mirolab  I ended up returning the Aegir 2 because it was going into protection at lower volume than my original Aegir, which surprised me.  I ended up returning it for that reason and getting another OG Aegir to run monoblocks.  Very happy with t... 
Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings?
I’m not sure it would since I don’t know the Ambre.   I missed your post about your existing setup.  I have heard the Innuos Pulsar and Auralic Ares G2.2 but not in my system or with the same DAC.  So I don’t know what their relative sonic differe... 
OCD mickey website and negativity.
I like Mike.  I follow his YT channel and he’s entertaining and I’ve learned about some brands I didn’t know.  I don’t always agree with what he’s saying but that’s a good thing.  Makes me think a bit more. I’ve also met him a couple of times and ... 
Line Magnetic 218a vs Leben CS600 -- am I insane? (aka when good beats great)
I agree with @jond .  It’s not Leben vs Line Magnetic.  It’s a SET vs a push pull.  I have a Line Magnetic 34ia which is a PP EL34 based integrated — similar to your Leben.   I really like my amp but I think your Leben might be a little better.  B... 
Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings?
I like the Holo Audio Red as a Roon endpoint.  Well engineered with very low jitter.  Why spend $5K to $10K on something that is built to be a streamer with custom software etc. and then just using it as an endpoint?  Put the money you save into a... 
John Rutan of Audio Connection does it again!
John is a great guy and one of the best audio dealers out there.