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Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Rinpoche, I'm happy for you. I'm surprised Guido didn't mention the 625 S2 will sound better and better as it has more hours on it. Enjoy!   
Wilson Audio Sasha 2 vs Sophia 3
No one but you can decide if the price difference is worth it. I know a guy that decided to keep his Sophia 3s and purchased dual subs in lieu of getting Sashas. To his ears the only difference was bass. To my ears the Sasha’s are more refined, im... 
Wilson Audio Sasha 2 vs Sophia 3
I had Sophia 3s and Sashas.. I submit the Sashas do everything better, especially if you have a decent sized room.  
How to merge home theater with 2 channel
Erik,Thanks for the information. Yes, I currently stream Tidal from my Bryston BDP2.  
How to merge home theater with 2 channel
Thanks TIC and Soix for your response. I'll install the projector and screen tomorrow. I hope to experiment with your suggestions this weekend and will let you know how it goes. After talking to Oppo technical support, I will run the projector and... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
rinpoche,I which I could say something to reassure that you're going to be happy with Jeff Rowland, but I can't. Components are very personal, so you never know. In my system the 625 S2 is by far the most musical amp I've ever had.  After 30 years... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Charles,Thanks. It's okay if our opinions differ. With so many products/ combinations there will never be consensus on what component to get. I submit it's so important to remind individuals that every suggestion should be taken with a grain of sa... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Inna,Life is too short to argue over audio. My advice wasn't address to anyone, but to say to the OP trust your ears. Arrogant is one thing I'm not, I'm very humble and know this is all stuff, not life and death.  
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
ricpoche,at some point you just make a decision knowing that nothing is perfect, you will always have people telling you what you should do or what's better(despite the fact they probably haven't actually heard the component). It took me a long ti... 
What makes an expensive speaker expensive
Cost is what the market will allow. I've heard several speakers that are over 50K and if I had the money I would buy them.  
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
You're sadly mistaken if you think I haven't listened to tube amps.  
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
daveyf,I’m not concerned about if you like or dislike the 625 S2. I don’t understand why or how you make blankets statements about equipment when you admit that you haven’t compared it to a tube amplifier in your system, because you haven’t heard ... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
I hear you Guido, but no absolutes in audio. In my system it sounds better with the Corus...better separation, much better dynamics, honestly not even close.  
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
DaveyfHave you heard the 625 S2 in your system or compared it directly to a tube amp? 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
Again, I have an all JR system, with the 625 S2, Corus, and Aeris. In my system I did hear a "slight" difference when adding a Wireworld Platinum power cord, but a more audible difference when I added the Torus power conditioner.