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First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship
Second listening session, now 125 hours.   In what I'd call transition period at this point. First session, impressive gains in resolution/transparency attracted vast majority of my attention. This area of performance is the calling card of 006,... 
First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship
@darcman I'd say without a doubt usb way to go with Musetec. I've heard I2S more likely to be superior for R2R dacs as separate timing leg of I2S cable is critical in getting best performance from these dacs. The issue is your adding another compo... 
Windows Sound Basics - ASIO WASAPI etc
For those of us using extreme custom build Windows/ATX based streamers Euphony OS is a must. Euphony OS optimizes these relatively complex motherboards specifically for audio use. Audiophilestyle forum is place to go for info on using Windows base... 
What are the best subwoofers you have heard for music. Speed, Musicality and integration
The Rel's have best integration I've experienced, this vs subs using dsp. Rel's designed for high level connection, this what makes them unique. Also offer a variety of sub lines, not all listening spaces can handle same level of bass.  
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
I've experimented with stands and footers over a number of decades, I've probably tried virtually every kind of material out there. Only you can determine which solution best for you, this is part of tuning one's system. In general the material us... 
First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship
@darcman Dbb correct, no fixed volume setting. I use Roon which allows fixed volume setting for dac. I should also add the manual dual volume controls on my Coincident pre make for a bit of hassle in controlling volume so generally I set a volume ... 
First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship
I had a Singxer su6 some years ago, tried I2S into 005, no contest, even with lesser usb than I presently have. Both 005 and 006 usb only way to go, optimization of usb prior to dac, regardless of how usb implemented in dac always pays off IME.  ... 
LAIV Harmony
@kereru Forgot about Audio-gd, the DI-24SE very interesting, and price point very nice.  
LAIV Harmony
@kereru Sonore OpticalModule>OpticalRendu>Audioquest Diamond usb. AfterDark optical cable, OM to Teradak LPS, OR to Uptone JS-2, Mundorf silver/gold DC cables.   I'm ok with usb for now, at some point I'll get around to I2S, not in any hur... 
Six DAC Comparison
@mitch2 How long are your listening sessions with any one particular dac? Sometimes certain aspects of sound quality don't become clear to me with only short listening sessions. Longer sessions may expose very subtle anomalies of all kinds leading... 
When I listen to my system.......
Its funny when I think of equipment churner homes I've been to and see literally hundreds of thousands dollars worth of equipment stacked up in boxes or sitting unused on component racks. And then I listen to their 'reference' system which has  a ... 
Six DAC Comparison
@no_regrets I thought of that at time I made post. Problem is I'm still in process of evaluating 006,  burning in dac along with adjusting my perspectives and perceptions will take some time. Also, I'd expect @mitch2  has his hands full with dacs ... 
Six DAC Comparison
@mitch2 Absolutely agree with the notion that we need some time to adjust our perceptions when evaluating new equipment coming into system. I've often been incorrect in initial perspectives or judgements in this regard, longer term evaluation has ... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Leonid & Friends at Royal Oak Music Theater last night. Russian band doing mainly Chicago covers, also do some funk like Earth, Wind & Fire. Wish they would have done more of the funk, but good show nonetheless.  
Six DAC Comparison
@mitch2 It would be greatly informative and appreciated if you could somehow procure a Musetec MH-DA006 for comparative review. I know you're aware of it and admiring of the technology. Problem is so many unaware of it. I recently purchased and co...