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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... 
Clayton Audio Class A amps. Need amp advice
Frank,I do not know your room or where you live. But, I had a Pass XA-30.8. It was one of the very best amps I have ever owned. I thought it would be my last amp. I bought it in the winter. When summer came in Texas, I had to sell it because of th... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I get an absolutely huge soundstage with my M1. Perhaps it is more breakin or my High Fidelity cables? 
MARANTZ NA11S1 NEED PREAMP?
If you do not use a preamp, how are you gong to control the volume? It is a great dac, but has no volume control. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I believe the OP has passed away. 
1 large subwoofer or 2 smaller ones...?
Has anyone tried using 2 different models in their system. I use a REL Studio III which is no longer made. Could I add a REL S or G model to the system and achieve the same results as having 2 subs of the same model? 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I have been an audiophile for over 40 years and have owned a lot of very high end equipment. About 3 months ago I bought a pair of CT-1 interconnects and speaker cables after learning about them on this forum. When I first put them in and listened... 
Italian speakers:Sonus Faber,Chario,Diapason,Opera
Soundings HiFi 303-759-5505 in Denver carries the Chario's. They are magnificent! 
Sony HAP-Z1ES Hi-Res Music Player RMAF 2013
Acurus,In my previous post I outlined my connections with my Marantz. I neglected to say that the router that I use is not normally connected to the internet. The only time that I connect it is when ripping new music. Thus, it is a closed and isol...