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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.  
Denafrips Terminator reliability?
+1  The Terminator is a fabulous dac.  It handily outperformed the PS Audio DS in my system. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Very high praise indeed.  The Terminator make a great pairing with my Musica Pristina A Capella server via HDMI with I2S.   
Musica Pristina A Cappella III Streamer ?
I did not compare with any other units.  Comparing servers is somewhat difficult especially in your own system with your own music.  At the time of my purchase several years ago, there were not the number of servers available that there are today.... 
Musica Pristina A Cappella III Streamer ?
I have the A Cappella server with an internal 1 TB ssd.  I have all of my music on the ssd.  I use the HDMI I2S output to my dac.  This is reputed to be the best way to send music to the dac as there is no conversion needed as in usb.  The A Cappe... 
Does the 'Buck' Start with the DAC?
I am using a Musica Pristina A Capella server connected via I2S HDMI to my Denafrips Terminator dac.  It is a superb combination and considerably superior to the PS Audio DS dac that I had previously.  My server has a 1 TB ssd storing my music.  I... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
I purchased a new Denafrips Terminator with the new updated board from Alvin at Vinshine Audio in June of this year.  Alvin provided exceptional service in that purchase.  I have owned several high end dacs including Berkeley, Bricasti, and PS Aud... 
Subwoofer pairing for Sonus Faber Elipsa SE
I used a pair of REL S3's with my Elipsa SE's.  They were a good addition to my system.  I then sold those and bought a pair of REL Carbon Limited subs.  My what a change those make in the system!  They blend extremely well with the SE's and contr... 
Pass XA25 or Pass XA 30.8
I have owned both the XA-25 and the 30.8.  I much preferred the 30.8.  The XA-25 was much too lean in my system even when combined with a tube preamp.  It was perhaps too transparent making some music rather unpleasant. 
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Denafrips Terminator vs other dacs
I read those comments.  I think that for some reason, he has a bias against Denafrips.  I recently purchased a new one from Alvin with the new board.  It is a superb dac.  I am entirely pleased.  It's sound is far better than described in SBAF IMHO.