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matching integrated with Spatial X3
Hi, I have a Spatial X5 and I am using a Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) VK 3500 integrated amp with Russian military super tubes for the internal preamp and a solid state amplifier. I’ve always thought this is the best of both worlds. It also com... 
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
Vlad the owner responded. He said certain music software such as Roon converts DSD to PCM on the fly, which I never knew. No Hi Res, but you can at least listen to the music. I suggested he mention this in the specs. 
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
mine plays my DSD tracks fine, never bothered to ask how. Much prefer the NOS dac sound That's very interesting. I will contact them and find out what is going on.  
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
Unfortunately, your Dac does not support DSD. I have thousands of DSD tracks.  
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
LTA has informed me that the balanced input is to increase the gain as I thought. Never heard of your Dac, I will research it. 
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
Jmolsberg, thank for responding to my question. Wouldn't the modifications void the warranty on it? I have a friend who is a high end stereo dealer and he will give me a very substantial discount on his products or other products through his dea... 
The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
Hello Jmolsberg, could you elaborate on what Ben did?  I see they sell a stand alone  illuminati v3 ps for about $1,250. Did he replace the power supply in your LTA with a modified illuminati v3 ps? I also have  Omega speakers: the  Super Alnico ... 
Wyred 4 Sound - New Aura preamp? Anyone know anything? No response from the company ...
Yes, the STP-SE Stage 2 costs $3,749 so the new one should be more expensive.  
The first review on the Linear tube Audio MicroZOTL preamplifier has gone up
I am interested in this preamp but trying to find out more info. 1. What is S/N ratio2. Also most of its specs are for 4 ohm speakers not the more typical 8 ohm speakers. Is there a reason for this?   
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
I finally heard yesterday from Gryphon about the price of the 300. They said they "had to organize themselves." Anyway $16,000 retail for the integrated amplifier and $6,000 retail for the DAC module. Interestingly they used the word retail.  
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Is the Diablo 300 16K? I sent an email to On A  Higher Note  a month ago and no response.  
Peter Gabriel 'SO' 25th Anniversary Remasters
I bought this a year ago for my daughter. Turntable has been broken, just got it fixed. Played it and all sorts of ticks and noises on it. Did anyone else have this problem? I would like to buy another one (used) but not if they all have poor qual... 
Luxman DA-06 Dac...anyone?
There are positive reviews at Audiostream and Computer Audiophile. Also some casual positive comments from Stereophile. There is a comparison of it to the Yulong D8 which costs $1,200 on head-fi. I am think of buying it from Japan. I wouldn't pay ... 
HRT Music Streamer+ II
Just set this up with Swan M200 MKII powered speakers. Total price $550. Its connected to my Dell X420 with XP Windows.Very, very good for casual listening while I surf the internet. Van Morrison and Bob Marley sound really great through it. Actua... 
Boulder 1008 phono. Anyone hear it?
Has anyone heard this recently? I'm trying to find out the technology for the RIAA Equalization, passive like the Allnics?I have a tube pre-amp and amp so leaning towards a SS phonostage. It has balanced inputs: how hard to rewire?Mono switch is v...