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What preamp creates the largest soundstage?
I have a Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3 mated with a Pass XA-25.  The Rhumba just caused an explosion of the soundstage in all directions.  The music is just so exquisite that I find it very hard to stop listening!  It is so liquid and involving.  It jus... 
PASS LABS XP-22 vs. XP-12
I am using a Pass XA-25 and considered the XP-12, but tried a Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3.  It is a superb preamp and makes a wonderful combination with my Pass.  And it is less expensive than the XP-12. 
Planning out a PS-Audio Stack, seeking advice balance of hardware vs dollars avalible
I am in a similar situation, sort of.  I have Elipsa SE's, REL S-3's, Directstream Dac direct to BHK 250.  I am considering the BHK Preamp or LTA MicroZOTL.  I have the Shunyata 6000S.  System sounds wonderful as it is, but wondering about a preamp. 
High End Columbus, Ohio ?
What about Genesis Audio in Gahanna?   
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
Do you have to pay duty on that import? 
OK, so seriously, what is up with TMR's pricing here??
It is also possible that they enter their cost for an item in the computer and it multiplies that figure by a desired percentage for the sale price.  The computer would not care if that figure was not an even number, but would automatically arrive... 
Verastarr-Grand Illusion
The Statement  Hybrid is a combination of gold and silver combining the attributes of both.  Contact Mike Powell at Verastarr to get a detailed explanation. 
Verastarr-Grand Illusion
I put a Hybrid Statement power cord on my PSA Directstream DAC.  It was a revelation.  The music became much fuller and the soundstage expanded in width and depth.  The music just went into a full blossom.  It was as if I spent $10k more on a dac ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
fsmithjack ,I sold my Bricasti M1SE when I bought my DirectStream.  One of the major reasons was that my server is the superlative Musica Pristina Acappella which not only has a usb, but an I2S output.  The I2S output via hdmi cable is a huge up... 
Music Server
The Musica Pristina Acappella server is very easy to set up. It is Roon compatible. I am using a pre-Roon model with Kevin’s software and control app. I have not felt the need to go to Roon. It is very easy to use and has been bug free.  Kevin is ... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
CalvinJ,Where would the MC-6 fit in the hierarchy of HFC products as far as impact on the sound?  I have gone from the CT-1 IC's and SC's to the Ultimate IC's and SC's.  The Ultimates are astounding and the best improvement made to my system in ov... 
Silver Circle 5.0 se Line Cond. Power cord upgrade
Garebear,Checkout the Running Springs Audio Hz Crown Jewel that I have for sale. It is exactly what you describe you are looking for. Thanks.Rdoc 
Music Servers
I use the Musica Pristina A Cappella II with an ssd internal drive. It produces no heat and no noise. It is very easy to set up and use. It sounds stunning with my Bricasti M1. I have absolutely no desire to upgrade. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
About a month ago I decided to demo a pair of Ultimate Speaker cables and a pair of Ultimate IC's. I purchased a set of CT-1's about a year ago. I thought them to be far better than any cables that I had heard in my 45+ years as an audiophile. I w... 
Rives Audio No More
After having Rod Tomson of Soundings in Denver do a Master Set on my speakers, I sold all my tube traps that I had employed in various rooms (We moved a few times). Rod has developed a technique where he positions the speakers to work with the roo...