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Grimm MU1/Mola Mola Tambaqui combo vs. Grimm MU2
@carlsbad2  I will defer to you and others on the technicalities of the MU2. John Lavorgna in his review states: "I let its internal analog preamp take over for the internal preamps in the review Triode Evolution 300 and my beloved Leben CS600 and... 
Grimm MU1/Mola Mola Tambaqui combo vs. Grimm MU2
@carlsbad2 wrote: " The MU1 has the ability to take an analog input and switch it through to the analog output.  I assume that is what you are referring to.  but it is just a convenience switch, not a preamp.  That assumes I understand it correctl... 
Grimm MU1/Mola Mola Tambaqui combo vs. Grimm MU2
The MU2 also has an analog preamp built in as well as a streamer and DAC. It works very well connected directly to an amplifier.    
AGD Tempo in the house
Better check Alberto's website.  Mike Powell is listed as a dealer.  Eleven Stereo is Mike Powell's.  
Meitner MA3 vs Mola Mola Makua with DAC installed vs Cambridge Audio Edge NQ
I have a Meitner MA-3 and AGD Tempo Di Gan.  It is one very sweet detailed combination with a superb soundstage.  
AGD Tempo in the house
I have the Tempo di Gan paired with the Meitner MA-3 DAC/Streamer.  It has been said that the Tempo competes with $10-15K amps.  I believe that this is absolutely true.  It replaced a Boulder 866 which is many times the price of the Tempo.  The Te... 
NAD M23 and a Stereo Pair of REL Subs
Since one channel output inverts phase, doesn't this mean that with "normal" connections that the main speakers would be out of phase resulting in the main speaker's woofers canceling each other out?    
Best sounding headphones you have owned?
RAAL SR1A with Boulder 866 Siltech speaker cables to impedance matching box all fed by Rockna Wavedream NET with ssd sounds absolutely superb especially with REL Carbon Special!  Could not ask for more.  
Power cord for Bricasti M3
I am using the Siltech Classic Legend 680P on mine.  It is a superb combination.  
Sound bar for Dialogue
Thanks to all who made suggestions.  I was able to pick up an open box ZVOX SB500 for $150 off.  My wife and I watched a program last night that for which we previously had to turn on captions to understand a fair amount  of the dialogue.  With th... 
Sound bar for Dialogue
Thanks, auxinput.  Given that my tv is in the living room in an entertainment center, acoustics could be the problem.  But wife acceptance factor does enter in.   
Sound bar for Dialogue
Thanks, Newbee.  Can you elaborate on the best model for dialogue, or are all ZVOX models great for dialogue?  I am using bookshelf speakers which are an improvement, but still some programs have dialogue that is less than clear at times. 
Server/Source Recommendation For Denafrips Terminator
Musica Pristina A Cappella works great via I2S over HDMI. 
List your breakthrough products that you’ve discovered on this audiophile Journey.
AGD Audion amps-Searched for amps that sound like these for decades.REL Carbon Limited SubwoofersRAAL Requisite SR 1a Ear Field Speakers I have never been into headphones. They made my ears hot. The RAAL Requisite’s sound fabulous and do not touch... 
Gryphon Diablo 300
When I had my Gryphon Diablo 120, I tried the input which bypassed the preamp in the 120.  I used the volume control on my Rockna Wavedream Signature Balanced.  The sound was significantly better using the Rockna and bypassing the 120 preamp.  Lat...