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Digital Amplifier Questions
G.,There are a few things that were obvious from the beginning that I can address:Overall stage and image sizes: compared to the A21, image size appears to be the correct height/size with the M525...the A21 is relatively flat and images appeared b... 
Digital Amplifier Questions
G.,The M525 is used; however it only has approximately 60 hours on it. In a couple of days I will post my thoughts. 
Digital Amplifier Questions
I never thought changing from an Parasound A21 to the 525 would yield so many improvements...the most noticeable is spacing between instruments.In my system the highs are musical,real,great tonality, and the mids are even better. The bass compared... 
Musical Fidelity KW500 and Rowland Continuum S2
I have the JR 525, but it's my understanding that the S2 is a step or two above the 525. 
Musical Fidelity KW500 and Rowland Continuum S2
Arsh,I can't compare the JR 525 to Musical Fidelity, because I've never listen to MF. In the context of my system the JR 525 is very musical. I never thought changing from an Parasound A21 to the 525 would yield some many improvements...the most i... 
Musical Fidelity KW500 and Rowland Continuum S2
Arsh,I have owned and/or listened to several Class D, A, and AB amplifiers. I recently had an Jeff Rowland 125 for two weeks and now a JR 525. Based on my experience JR Class D amplifiers don't sound like "Class D" amplifiers. To my ears both JR a... 
Digital Amplifier Questions
Guidocorona,I agree it was just a lack of overall power(my room is 20'x26'). The image size and stage was the best I've ever heard. We had this conversation privately. My plans are to get a 525. I really love the Jeff Rowland sound. 
Digital Amplifier Questions
B_limo,I had a Peachtree 220, 220se, and Grand Integrated. The 220se has the best overall sound. With the exception of the Grand, initially I enjoyed the sound of both the 220 and 220se... I never liked the Grand. After a couple of months, to my e... 
CD vs internet and DAC
I just recently purchased a Bryston BDP-2 and it sounds better than any CD player I ever had coming through my DAC. 
Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp?
Prior to my recent experience I was an advocate for the preamp having the most impact on the sound. I sold my Parasound A21 and listen to a friends Jeff Rowland 125 amp over the weekend. Despite having half the power, going from the A21 to the 125... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I recently heard the Raidho c3.1 speakers and they are the best sounding I've ever heard. Was great is they are relatively small and a great looking speaker. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Neal,I ordered the SD card from PS Audio. It only took three minutes to upload, but I haven't had time to listen. Hopefully, I will get an opportunity tomorrow. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
He is referring to Pikes Peak. It's the most recent update. 
PSAudio Direct Stream or Bryston BDA/BDP2?
Nglazer,I will receive it tomorrow, unfortunately I won't be able to listen to it. I bought a new amp and it wont be here until Friday. I will share my thoughts after a few days. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I have a PS Audio Direct Stream and love it. Prior to purchasing it a good friend told me to get the Bricasti M1. He said it sounds better than the Direct Stream. The M1 was simply out of my price range.Our love of music and obsession with always ...