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A-B testing of cables
Gorquin,This does not surprise me. I have speculated about this before on the forum. 
Hegel Design Flaw?
Onhwy61,No hidden agenda at all. Just wanting to hear from folks about any similar problems.Sorry it was not posted -- I stated the problem in an earlier post that was deleted. The problem was one channel producing distorted sound or no sound at a... 
Hegel Design Flaw?
:Post #1.Rlwainwright, Kindly note that I did not state or infer “conspiracy”. I stated “a rare but possible flaw”. Please read my post carefully. Also, please note that I am not protesting here. My OP is in the form of a simple question — “Hegel ... 
Hegel Design Flaw?
Since 4 of my replies have been declined I would like to let posters know that I have not ignored their comments. 
Hegel Design Flaw?
Swampwalker,Certainly not a trend. A rare but possible flaw. I have no indication of exactly what may be happening here and if these 2 cases are related. It just seems odd to me since the Hegel head office were not only dismissive but "me thinks h... 
Hegel Design Flaw?
Swampwalker,Certainly not a trend. A rare but possible flaw. I have no indication of exactly what may be happening here and if these 2 cases are related. It just seems odd to me since the Hegel head office were not only dismissive but "me thinks h... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Fsmithjack,Did you ever get to hear the DS DAC with the latest firmware? 
Atma-Sphere S30 MKII
Rontaylor and Rushton,Speltz Zero Auto-transformers can solve some problems. I use them to good effect in my system.Jeffb28451,I have the S-30 and would never part with it. But it does generate a lot of heat, which is a challenge in the tropics. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Coli,Did you have a chance to listen to the newest Yale firmware upgrade? 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I heard the Bricasti M1 DAC a few months ago in a show room and I heard the Berkeley Reference DAC in a different show room. Two different systems. The Bricasti M1 was OK but I was impressed with the Berkeley Reference DAC. But now that PS Audio h... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
The Yale FW upgrade for the PS Audio DS DAC bring the SQ to a very high level. 
What is the best OTL out there?
Try Atma-Sphere. I would be surprised if you were disappointed. 
Grover Huffman GH RCA ZX+ cables vs...
Kzhtoo,I agree with you. It is all about system synergy. But, IMO, cables choices can be as critical as component choices in the overall picture. It depends on the system and the component. Also, room treatments can be very important in the overal... 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
Ozzy,Do you find the QOL is sensitive to power cords and interconnects? 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
Philefreak,The DS DAC need at least 500 hours to come into its own.