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SW1X Audio Design DAC III balanced S
I ordered a Dac III with upgrades a couple years ago. I was completely underwhelmed. It sounded nothing like a Koetsu. The DAC was returned.  
SVS SB-2000 Pro/3000 vs. REL T/7x
I’ve had at the same time...sb3000 and sb1000 and T/9i.The SVS subs are powerful and great for home theater.  Only ok for music.when it comes to music...it’s no contest.  The REL t/9i is worlds better.‘The SVS subs are hard to integrate, slow, slo... 
SW1X dacs
I had a SW1X DAC III + upgrades. Wasn’t impressed with it. I let it break in for 5 days straight. It was very muted and lifeless sounding to me. It sounded NOTHING like good analog.I’ve also owned the Directstream DAC...also lacking in magic and v... 
McIntosh c2700 users please chime in?
Magnolia wouldn’t be fixing the McIntosh.   It would be covered under warranty so a McIntosh Authorized repair facility would be fixing it. 
McIntosh c2700 users please chime in?
Magnolia in Best Buy offered me 15% off any McIntosh piece without much hassle.A local small dealer offered 22% off anything McIntosh.Im in California.