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B&W Nautilus 802D, Wilson Sophia 2, or others?
I considered and auditioned both, 802D and Sophia II, in the end purchased PMC IB2. 
Which USB implementation, Benchmark built-in or ?
Lbenoit,I understand what you are saying, and I tend to agree.However, an external USB to S/PDIF converter offers flexibility in choosing a DAC of your preference.I have not heard Benchmark DAC-1, based on some reviews it sounds cold and analytica... 
SB3 digital mod – significant improvement?
Thank you all for wealthy information :) 
Audiophile USB to PCM
Could someone please explain what the benefits are of going USB into a device that will output SPDIF, as compared to going ethernet (network) into a device that will output SPDIF?What determines the quality here is the device that creates SPDIF si... 
Are there speakers like this?
Thank you all for suggestions, looks like I will be on a quest to locate suggested ones for listening, if possible.Shadorne, the reason I do not want reflex is not aesthetic, but sonic.Just yesterday I listened to Mirage OMD-28, very nice performe... 
Mirage OMD-28
Mchd1,The mid-fi term is not my word but what I have seen in a reference to Mirage from a few comments I found in various forums.And it was used relative their performance in given price bracket, meaning they do not represent biggest bang for the ... 
Upgrading crossover?
Going external active crossover is not something I would be willing to do, considering all other components that will have to be removed/replaced, my main objective was to improve crossover elements, and it seems to be good idea based on feedback.... 
Nordost Red Dawn with less brightness?
I think in the end I will go with Red Dawn and tame it with other type of IC up in the chain.SPM somehow did not work well for me. 
Nordost Red Dawn with less brightness?
Has anyone compared AZ Silver Reference II, AZ Matrix Reference II, Nordost Red Dawn and Magnan Vi?I am familiar with all but Magnan.Is this one worth looking into?It seems Magnan has radically different design, high impedance, and may be a good c... 
Calling on Linar Audio owners...
Got Linar class A 2X50W, using Acoustic Zen Satori bi-wire, driving PMC-FB1+.Pre-amp is Linar II.Source is all kind of transports into MF X-DAC V3 with X-PSU.What made me buy it?Soundstage, deep one, sound that is never harsh, utter musicality.But... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Jitter 
DAC choice advice - hard-drive based system
How does Musical Fidelity X-DAC V3 compare to Benchmark DAC-1 (same price range)? Does anyone have any experience?