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PS Audio DirectStream DAC measurements by ASR
And there are #Audiophools who throws money at shiny things which has the worst distortion possible 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
Can you please share your impressions between Parasound A21 and JC1? Also the Parasound vs Anthem ?I currently have A21 and planning to upgrade to JC5. Thanks in advance!  
Is the Modwright for an Oppo udp205 worth it?
Get a tube preamp like Schitt Freya+ and see if you like the tube sound. This will be much cheaper approach since you can easily sell the Freya. 
PS Audio DirectStream DAC measurements by ASR
Yes, agree with @georgehifi Shortlist few dacs which have good sinad measurements. If you are mostly listening to redbook format get something which can resolve minimum 16 bit ie 96DB dynamic range.From there pick one based on listening impression... 
PS Audio DirectStream DAC measurements by ASR
Still measures poorly after the new firmware update. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-ps-audio-perfectwave-directstream-dac.9100/page-57#post-239292  
PS Audio DirectStream DAC measurements by ASR
I read those comments. I wish they accepted the shortcomings or technically challenged the measurements than blindly rejecting the shortcomings.PS: I own a DS jr. 
PS Audio DirectStream DAC measurements by ASR
The basic task of a DAC is to recreate the digital signal without noise. A 6k device is failing in basic measurement. Will you be happy with a car which is advertised at making 400HP making 130HP on dyno?  
Technics SL-G700 SACD\Network Audio Player
It is pretty good price for all it offers as long as it sounds good. 
Please suggest a WiFi Streamer under $200
Allo Usbridge around $130.  
Horn Speaker Recommendations
JBL M2 is one of the best speakers I have listened to. I think JBL 4367 is based on the same.  
Aurender MQA update worth it?
MQA is just gimmick and it is scientifically proven. If you are hearing a difference it is because it is a different master or placebo effect. Read this article if you have few minutes. https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/mqa-a-review-of-contr... 
A comparison between two DACs, one R-2R, the other ES 9038-based.
This is really eye opening to me, I was planning to trade my Oppo Sonica for Metrum Onyx R2R DAC. Thanks OP! 
Upgrade from Oppo Sonica DAC
@ mzkmxcv something transparent and non fatiguing.  
Upgrade from Oppo Sonica DAC
I have been looking at Metrum Onyx. Hifiheaven has good trade-in program. Thinking of getting Node 2i+Metrum 
Affordable integrated pure class A?
Sony TA-A1ES. The amp sounds really smooth and musical.https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj_26udx5HfAhVj6IMKHfaEAmMQzPwB...