sisserman

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LTA Ultralinear vs Pass Labs XA25
XA25 is a great amp.   I just did an extensive AB with my LTA ultralinear my buddies and I generally preferred the xa25 mostly due to increased bass extension.  both are amazing and have a very different signature.  The LTA has this crisp detail... 
Lumin U2 mini vs Mac laptop sound test
I’ve done a similar test…..   no difference !   Ughhhhh I have a decently resolving system : Wilson wp6 speakers pass labs xa 25 amp Lampizator golden atlantic dac Lumin u2 mini, node 2, Mac mini   Preamps Benchmark hpa4 and Prima Luna dialog... 
The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same?
This topic has cost me a ton of money over the years. When the upgrade bug sets in I always seem to change out my DAC thinking there will be some magical moment.  This opinion is worsened by the many reviews who proclaim one DAC is so much better... 
Benchmark 1, 2 & 3
I'm sitting here with a DAC3, DAC2, AHB2 all connected to Susvara headphones.  Definitely a dream system.  Using a full speaker amp with Susvara is a must, not even close,  Was using an HPA4 (no slouch of a headphone amp).  5 second AB test, done.... 
New Anthem AVM 70 and MRX 740 difference in processing
I rarely post but feel I have some useful personal experience.Definitely separates.  Everything matters.Receivers are great but that added power and control you get with a separate amp makes a difference, regardless of what you are listening to.  ... 
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node 2i
If you are using the digital out into an external dac, there’s literally no difference between the 2 vs 2i.  There is certainly a big difference in the analog outputs, which is no big surprise. Since I always use an external dac, the older version... 
Any one try moon audio BRSE monitor speakers
bought a pair of theseVERY average at best.Ended up giving mine away.Felt I had to support a local company trying to do good work. 
Amphion Argon 3
These are perhaps the best bookshelf speakers I've heard. Poor recordings sound terrible! This speaks to just how revealing these speakers are. I sold my n805s immediately upon hearing them. They are being run with an mc275 tube amp as I found the...