rsf507

Responses from rsf507

Any Good Holiday Specials on DACs?
What's a good deal? 10% off? 15% off? 20% off? 
Tim deParavicini has passed away
Sad news indeed. RIP Tim 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Wow sounds very VERY complicated with so many connections. Isn't there some one box solution you could try? Less can be more. 
Small Footprint (compact) amp to power speakers?
https://www.goldnote.it/hi-fi-electronics/pa-10/More than you want to spend but looks interesting 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
@mitch2 curious on your thoughts with the Mystique V3? Since it was used should be broken-in. Is it what you were hoping? 
Phono stage and Cartridge for Technics 1210 GR
For a VERY versatile phono stage look into the Gold Note PH10 about 1600 but can be had for less than 1300. Sonically just wondering read all the reviews online but as important it's a MM or MC with lots of settings possible for different cartridges. 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
@cal3713 that Bricasti unit, from the pic, doesn't look like it has the optional Ethernet streamer. 
Bricasti DAC owners- help!
Maybe the remote requires new batteries? 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
@ddafoe curious but since you use a Bricasti M5 would it not be less expensive to use the Bricasti M3 (or any other 1 box streamer/dac) than the Mystique/M5? One less power cord one less cable? Unless you prefer the SQ of a R2R dac vs other implem... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
@mitch2 which model Mystique? B4B? Keep us posted on your impressions. 
Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition)
Pd around 4k for a new Atma MP3 
Have you given Audio/Stereo equipment as gifts?
Yes have given LPs as gifts to friends in past yrs. 
Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition)
Yes with PS. Atmasphere MP3 
Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition)
Yes pretty accurate but I don't find it lacking extension in the top end, I find it very even top to bottom. 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Sorry @rsjaurr but have you seen mitch2's system page? He has one of the finest pres I've ever heard the SMc only wish I could afford one. That's not the issue in this particular case IMO.