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Anyone with experience with the Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC?
Nitewulf, I believe that the Rockna Wavedream Signature Balanced dac is fully balanced, but you might want to ask Rockna or a Rockna dealer to be sure. 
Pass, Bryston or Accuphase for Magnepans?
"What was it you didn’t like about the Bryston?A friend of mine tried both the Diablo 300 and Progression int and preferred the Dag."Swede58, while it has been some time since I made the comparison of the Bryston 4B3 and Gryphon Diablo 120, the Gr... 
Pass, Bryston or Accuphase for Magnepans?
I tried the Bryston 4B3 with my 3.7i's.  It was not particularly good.  I had a Pass XA-25.  It was not able to adequately drive the Maggies and did not sound good with them. I acquired a Gryphon Diablo 120 which did an excellent job.  But, my AGD... 
Anyone with experience with the Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC?
Just had the Tambaqui here for an evaluation. I preferred my Rockna Wavedream Signature dac. It also has a superb lossless volume control. 
AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House
I purchased a pair of AGD Audions several months ago.  I could not be more pleased with them.  I have been an audiophile for nearly 50 years. Having had financial interests in 2 high end audio stores, I have been able hear dozens of high end amps ... 
Musica Pristina A Cappella III Streamer ?
It is compatible with Rockna, I have a Rockna. 
Musica Pristina A Cappella III Streamer ?
The Musica Pristina is I2S compatible with the PS Audio, Denafrips, and Rockna.  Musica Pristina is a great company! 
Power Cord Upgrade for Inakustik 3500P?
I upgraded from the 2502 to the Reference 2404 Air power cord.  It was a nice improvement and well worth the extra cost.  I have had several power conditioners in the past.  The Shunyata Denali 6000S was good, but the Inakustik 3500P is extraordin... 
All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only
I am using my 866 driving Magnepan 1.7i's with a pair of REL Carbon Limited subs. They blend together seamlessly.  I have had several audiophiles over to listen extensively.  Non of them could hear any discontinuity between the Maggies and the REL... 
LTA Ultralinear vs Pass Labs XA25
@ddafoe I have owned both the XA-25 and 30.8.  I much preferred the 30.8.  I did not like the XA-25 and found it fatiguing to listen to for any extended time period even with a tube preamp. My speakers were the Sonus Faber Elipsa SE's.  YMMV 
All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only
Check out the Boulder 866. 
Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner??
I agree entirely with dvdboulet, The Inakustik 3500P transformed my system with a serious upgrade in performance.  It replaced a Shunyata Denali 6000S.  There was no contest between the 2.  The Shunyata limited the dynamics of my amp.  The 3500P e... 
Amp Section for New Pair of Magenpan 3.7i
I have Maggie 1.7i's.  They sound superb driven by my Gryphon Diablo 120 and by my Bryston 4B3 using my dac's volume control.   Bryston amps have always been considered to be a great match with Maggies.  I currently have my Bryston for sale, but I... 
Pass Labs AMP’s- What is the best Pass Amp Sound for You from past 10 years
I have had the following Pass amps in the last few years:  XA-25, XA-30.8, and INT-60.  The 30.8 was best, second was the INT-60.  The worst by far was the XA-25.  It was impressive for great recordings when listening for shorter periods, but with... 
Streamers with I2S connectivity
Musica Pristina A Capella has I2S HDMI with pin compatibility to Denafrips Terminator.