ricred1

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Lampizator question
How can you praise the Bricasti M1, while trying to trade it for a Lampi DAC? If that really happened...all I can say is "WOW"! 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I know it's crazy but the more I read the reviews, the more I feel I'm going to be let down by the Bricasti M1. Yes, I've had the opportunity to listen to the M1; however not in my own system. The fear isn't that it won't sound good, but that it i... 
Why so many PS Audio DirectStreams for sale?
I sold mine to go to a more expensive DAC. I submit the DSD is great and you need to spend a lot more money to improve what it does. New they are a good deal, but at the current used priced they are an outstanding deal. 
Parasound halo JC2 what a joke
I've owned two different A21s and neither one of them ever got hot. They were on 24 hours a day and they were warm to the touch. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
If the Bricasti M1 is half as good as the hype, I'll be very happy and it will be my last purchase for several years. 
Macbook +DAC versus cd player+DAC
I control my BDP-2 with a iPad mini 3 
Macbook +DAC versus cd player+DAC
I would look into the Bryston BDP-1 or BDP-2. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Bill,Thanks for the info and you are correct, the only way to know is to try it. I have decided to sell my DSD and purchase a M1. 
Parasound halo JC2 what a joke
RunninDon't get me wrong, I submit that Parasound offers outstanding value 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I'm guilty! I'm the one who reached out to Fsmithjack regarding the Bricasti M1. I'm currently using my DSD connected directly to my amplifier. I had a Parasound JC2 preamp, but I thought the DSD direct was more transparent and sold the JC2. In hi... 
Parasound halo JC2 what a joke
Runnin,"If one can spend $10-15,000 on amps, more power to you. Recently in another forum a Parasound owner said he's upgrading to some super expensive brand because "after a while, you just want to move on to something better". Good for him, but ... 
Jeff Rowland
I moved the bass traps out of the room, put them stacked back in the corner, put two behind the listening position, with two in the front corners and after a whole day of listening decided that one in each front corner and two behind the listening... 
Jeff Rowland
Almarg,I just want to reiterate how much you have helped. Simply moving bass traps solved my problem, that many people would simply blame on the electronics. You have indeed saved me from spending money on another JR 525 or a new preamp. I'm still... 
Jeff Rowland
Almarg,My other question is about the volume control on my PS Audio DSD DAC. I guess it operates as a passive preamp; consequently I need to turn the volume up to 70-80 for it to be adequate(70 normal listening, 75-80 loud). How does that affect t... 
Jeff Rowland
Almarg,Thanks for taking the time to provide assistance. You are a smarter man than me!!!I moved the bass traps from out of the corner and put them behind my listening position. I promise I'm not exaggerating...my wife was downstairs and game upst...