ricred1

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Magico vs the world
I've listened to A5, S3(including the latest), S5, M3, and M6 speakers. It's beyond silly that anyone would think that there's one speaker that will appeal to all.  
DAC vs Music Server
audio_is_subjective, "Audio is subjective and if you are pleased with the net result then you have won!" I agree!  
DAC vs Music Server
questforhifi, I had the Antipodes K21 and K41 prior to the Oladra. The K41 was my server and the K21 was the streamer. I don't think one dealer suggested upgrading my music server. Every dealer suggested that I would yield better results by upgra... 
DAC vs Music Server
I'm posting to share my experiences. I no longer advocate for any particular company's product, because there are too many variables. I'm a strong believer in listening to as many products in your price range and let your own ears decide. In my sy... 
DAC vs Music Server
mgrif104, There are some that don't like Roon, but that's just the way this hobby goes. I love Antipodes,  you may not, again that's the way this hobby goes.  
DAC vs Music Server
dwest1023, "My experience was the opposite. My May Dac KTE bought me richness and realism." Your experience in your system, supports my last sentence...It’s a reminder that our own ears are the best tools to decide on what does or doesn’t work in... 
DAC vs Music Server
jeffseight, I’m comparing the impact of the DACs that I've listened to in my system, to the Oladra music server.      
Antipodes K50 G4 Music Server/Player
The Oladra has the most impact on my system than any other component that I have ever heard. The richness of instruments and naturalness of voices, the enveloping soundstage, dynamics, realism, detail while sounding relaxed is unexplainable.   
Antipodes K50 G4 Music Server/Player
tonywinga, I’ve owned several Antipodes Audio music servers, beginning with the Antipodes DS GT and I agree with your description of Antipodes’s sound quality. I’ve compared Antipodes to the Aurrender N10, N20,and a Lumin X1. I prefer Antipodes i... 
2024 Audio System Wish List
Purchased the Antipodes Oladra.  
Who's attending the Dallas Audiofest?
I'm not affiliated with them in any way. All I know is they are the same people that sponsors Capitol Audio Fest. I posted the event, because I live in Texas and I want the show to be successful.  
DAC/Streamer/PreAmp
I’ve been looking to replace my Chord Dave DAC for under $25K. I’ve had home auditions of the Rockna Signature, Mola Mola Tambaqui, DCS Bartok, and DCS Rossini APEX. In my system the Dave and Tambaqui are more a like than different. The Bartok(non... 
What makes One Music Server Sound Better than Another?
Sorry, I'm not answering your question. I just wanted to agree with your comments about Mark Cole. I do love the sound of my Antipodes music server, but Mark provides outstanding support.  
Your greatest high end audio purchase!!!
Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers Jeff Rowland 735 mono-amps    
Help choosing a DAC
I think it's best to try to find a way to listen to different DACs in your system. I recently listened to a Aries Cerat and a Mola Mola DAC. Both had very strong recommendations and I didn't like either one. Different systems, rooms, and preferenc...