rsjm80

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Small difference equating to a big difference?
Could just be as Ivan has said that the inclusion of 2 of the same branded ICs has that better synergy that is making that difference. But might I also ask if you made any other subtle adjustment to our system as well when you changed the Ics? And... 
Recommendation Speaker Cable around $1000-$2000
You've heard me endorse these many, many times before and I do so still again, get in touch with Grover Huffman, his cables are netural, add no artifical additives are reveal just what the recording has on it, as well as being an outstanding value. 
PS Audio P3
I checked the ARC web sight and found that my CD 3 Mk 2 is using a 24 bit Crystal dac with a 24/192 sampling that doesn't upsample, the DAC 7 has an additional transformer but, uses 24 bit Burr Brown dac with 24/192 sampling and also doesn't upsam... 
Grover Huffhman Sx
Lacee, Have no fear if it's recorded poorly that's just what you're going to hear and have I found that as I've revisted some of my collection when I listen. Grover's cables don't "tune" they are very netural. 
Speaker cable suggestion
I (as always) will suggest that you conatct Grover Huffman for his opinion, but, I don't think you'd be disappointed, I have a bi-wire set in my rig and they are nothing short of fantastic. 
Budget-Friendly Interconnects?
I'd check in with Grover Huffman and check his SX IC prices, I doubt that you'd be dissappointed with the results. 
Choosing a Floorstander by Footprint Size
Have you also thougth of the Golden Ear Trition 2? 
PS Audio P3
Steuspeed--For sure I have upgraded the both Power Cords and the outlets already and don't use power strips but would the DAC upgrade be a WOW or just an incremental change to what I'm seeking for the monetary investment (I've contacted ARC but no... 
Isolation for DAC/Class D Power Amp
Many times in the past I have trumpted the benefits of vibration control and the benefits it has reaped and saved me from changing. I am using Bright Star peices for both my CD player and my integrated amp and will never part with them! I have the... 
change to ARC Dac 7?
Jmcgrogan, Thanks for saying that and giving me that push. I wouldn't be using the Dac 7 for computer audio but had wondered if the presentation would be a bigger step in my rig. I had read the reviews of the Dac 7 and they were glowing which prom... 
Sound staging; Sepertaes Vs. Integrated
Robsker & Phaelon, Thanks also for your opinions, I am usuing a Classe CAP 151 integrated and has been forelorning a bit of the difference from my prior Aragon 2004/18K and have considered changing to maybe a Simaudio (like maybe the I-7) unit... 
Help me buy some new cables....
Aaron, you can find Grover at www.groverhuffman.com (If I'm wrong just google Gtover Huffman and tthat will ring you to find him) 
Help me buy some new cables....
Aaron, Have you tried contacting Grover Huffman? I use his cables and they are not only cost effective but they are netural and very fast and natural. Grover is very personable I'd try asking him your concerns. and good luck 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
For me with no questions asked it is Apogee speakers (and always will be)! It was my dream to own them once I had heard them back some years ago and I had at the time a georgous pair of Infinity Kappa 8s. I made a deal and have a set of Apogee Sla... 
vibration counter weight
Received and now have in place a Fat Boy from Eden Sound, I did A/B listening to very farmiliar music last night and even "cold" start up there is a nice difference with the Fat Boy in place now. NO, it's not at all earth shattering but, what it h...