rshad0000

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New Acquired Sopra 2
I was in a similar situation several years ago with my Sopra 3s, needing an integrated that could work well with my HT system as well.   I went with a Octave Audio integrated with a super black box.   Really good synergy with focal in my opinion. ... 
Solid State Power Amps
I know you are looking for Solid State amps, but something else you may want to consider are Octave Audio monoblocs with the super black boxes(a must IMO).   I owned the Sopra 3 and now the Utopia EVOs and originally used the Gryphon Diablo 300 on... 
Aardvark Ethernet noise isolator
Hi Ozzy, Any initial thoughts? Thanks    
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
Same results here as well.  
USB Reclocker
I agree with ghdprentice.   I also have the chord DAVE with the Farad Power supplies, but instead of going the m-scaler route, which I had tried once before, I sold my Aurender N20 and bought a Grimm MU-1.   The MU-1 does a great job upscaling and... 
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
Strange.  I don’t have that issue with my MU1.  I certainly do with other components in my set up but not the Grimm.  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
quattr0, If your dealer is in Dallas, then, yes, that would be me. I took the MU1 out of my system and put the N20 back in. Love the N20 but the Grimm just works so much better with my system so I had to put it back in and buy it. The dealer was ... 
Is a home theater even worth it or doable?
I’m a big movie buff along with being an audiophile(Two channel music first with HT being a strong second). One thing that I think is often missed is that a true HT system isn’t always about the deep rumbling bass or the bullets wizzing to the si... 
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
Nyev, I agree, I love how Roon pulls up "like" songs and plays them!   Before my current gear I had a Diablo 300 as well...I loved that integrated amp and I can see how the Grimm work work very well with it.   Enjoy!  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
Nyev, The main differences I hear...  The Aurender N20 is very transparent, dynamic and has quiet backgrounds.   The Grimm is very smooth, yet still dynamic, and adds some really nice texture to the music.   I have to say that I prefer the Aurend... 
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
One note… There is a lot of talk in this thread and others about the Grimm MU1 working well with the Tambaqui DAC, which I have no doubt that it does.  I’ve been trying out an MU1 in my system, vs the Aurender N20, over the past week with a Chord... 
Amp Around 60 lbs Which Sounds Like A Gryphon 300
I agree with bobheinatz.  I owned a Diablo 300 and have listened to the Boulder 866 a few times at the dealer.  Great integrated!  
HT Sound quality - tube versus solid state amplification
Maxwave,  I agree that dynamics are very important in a home theater set up but musicality can take movies to a whole new level.   A really great audiophile system makes the musical scores in movies so much better that it pulls you in to the movie... 
HT Sound quality - tube versus solid state amplification
I have the same type of set up that Carlsbad has and couldn’t agree more with him.  I will add that the type of tube you have will determine how well the set up blends in with the solid state 5 channel amp that I have powering the center and surro... 
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
I had an Octave Audio integrated with my sopras.   Loved and still love the Octave sound with Focal.   Good luck!