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Ayre Codex vs. Lampizator Amber II
Looks like the Lampizator Amber II ($2,000) replaces the Level 3 ($3500) and 4 ($4850) units.  That's impressive!  I am surprised that there are no other owners out there commenting on this dac. 
Ayre Codex vs. Lampizator Amber II
Any comments on Lampizator Amber II dac are also welcome.  Thanks. 
good integrated amps that don't include a phono section or a DAC
Used Hegel H80 is under $1k.   Its internal dac can be bypassed I believe. 
Reveal Speaker Cables
I've tried the HF Reveal IC (RCA and XLR) and SC.  They all carry the same characteristics: focused, high clarity, dynamic, and detailed.   
Budget Audience Clone?
For $500 and under, I think both Clear Day and Anticables are tough to beat.  I've had both, and they worked great in my system. 
How good are the Audience Au24 SX speaker cables?
Thanks, Jay and Jay, for your feedbacks.  Another cable I've heard good things about is the Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme.  Any experience with that cable?  Is it pretty much in the same league as the TWL?  Thanks again.  
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
mi4, I've never seen the word 'thin' being used on Gryphon before.  I've heard the original Diablo, and the word 'thin' never came into my mind when listening to it.  Where did you hear the 300?  I wonder how a system can be setup to make a Grypho... 
Hegel H80 vs H160
@fiddleronroof, have you had a chance to compare the 2?  Thanks. 
Devialet or Vitus
My friend is driving his JM Lab Diva Utopia Be with Vitus RI-100.  It works wonderfully.  I would definitely go for the Vitus. 
Gryphon Diablo 300: at the top of Integrated Amps?
Agree with raindog on the Devialet and McIntosh.  I've heard the original Diablo and Vitus RI-100 at friends', and both are great amps.  I recently got a Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800 and was impressed by it as well. 
Voodoo Renaissance cables
I have the same question.  I do own some Voodoo power cords, and they are great, but no experience with Voodoo IC or SC.  Most (if not all) of the reviews I found are on the power cords. 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
I emailed Robert.  May be he can give me some insight. 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
Has anyone ever compared the CT Graphene SC with the TWL SC?  Both have great reviews.  Thanks. 
2017 amps - $10K to $15K who is on your short list?
Gryphon Diablo and Boulder 865. 
Gryphon Diablo 300 Unchained
Thanks for the review.  It's exciting time now that Gryphon finally has a US distributor (On a Higher Note).  I've heard the original Diablo, and I was very much impressed by it.  I hope I would be able to acquire one in the near future.