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Initial thoughts on Rob Watts designed Quartet M-Scaler
Thanks for the nice comments about my system. In my "system" the M-Scaler sounds unnatural. It made the music sound "processed" is the only way I can explain it.   
Initial thoughts on Rob Watts designed Quartet M-Scaler
I tried the M-scaler and didn't like it in my system, No comments until I hear the Quartet M-Scaler in my system. I wondering if the power supply for the Quartet can be used to power the Dave also? Based on the video it doesn't appear that the Qua... 
Sound Quality
navyachts, "@ricred1 Cool, but I’m giving this a bit of second thought. Honestly (as some have suggested) with all the streaming content that’s out there, there really isn’t the need to rip CDs, I guess. That is unless you have something rare tha... 
Sound Quality
I have the Antipodes K10 ripper that rips straight to my Antipodes Oladra’s SSD. The Antipodes K10 triggers the ripping software in my Oladra. I place a CD in the tray and close it, and ripping starts automatically. When the CD has been ripped, th... 
Best DAC’S $5k to $15k
The Mola Mola Tambaqui is a good DAC, but won't be everyone's preference. I guess I had unrealistic expectations and returned it after a week.  
Infigo Audio Cables
I finally got a chance to listen to some very expensive OCC single crystal cables. In my system I found voices too forward, while on some recordings instruments lacked fullness/detail. Suffice it to say, I prefer my current cables. As I grow in t... 
Guess who has new speakers in their lab?
How do you trust anyone that’s making a profit off of something, but tries to convince everyone that their working so hard for you? Personally, I would never support a business or person that I don’t trust.  
Townshend Isolation Products.
tvad, "I have owned Townshend and StarSound loudspeaker platform products. The effects were equal to my ears." I believe Starsound new name is Live Vibe Audio? As an alternative to Townshend, some prefer Live Vibe Audio.  
Best DAC’S $5k to $15k
axeis1, For context I've owned a PS Audio Directstream, Jeff Rowland Aeris, and Bricasti M1. I had a home audition of a Chord TT2 with Mscaler, Rockna Signature, Mola Mola Tambaqui, DCS Bartok(non-APEX), DCS Rossini APEX DAC, and several others. ... 
Live Vibe Audio
Stands make a difference...I swear by it!  
Live Vibe Audio
I received five Rhythm Platform Advantage JR-4 platforms and posted pictures under my virtual systems. Aesthetically I love the way the platforms look and their quality. Unfortunately due to the layout of my room and length of my power cords, I'm ... 
DCS Bartok APEX or LINA and master clock
I had the Bartok(non-APEX) and Rossini APEX in my system for an audition. The Bartok lacked detail and my wife kept saying something was missing. The Rossini APEX sounds unnaturally bright, but has the best soundstage that I've ever heard in my sy... 
FAKE NEWS - NEGATIVE REVIEWS NOT ALLOWED!!
snapsc, I agree with your post. Moreover, I really don't understand why so many take what Youtubers say as Gospel? No matter how much equipment they've listened to or owned, it's just their opinion. It's their opinion in the context in which they... 
Live Vibe Audio
Today I ordered Live Vibe Audio racks.  
Live Vibe Audio
In addition to Live Vide, I'm now considering Norstone Como II audio stands.