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Acoustic Zen Matrix reference II IC
@ryder I too am using Silver Ref and Silver Ref ll interconnects for 20 years and no desire to change.  Good example of when you design something well from the start, don’t f*ck with it.   
Moved Audio Quest cable to my DAC. WOW
@waytoomuchstuff Love the term “intellectual humility.”  I wish more people here would practice that over their intellectual arrogance.  You’re right — we simply don’t know what we don’t know.  This is exactly why most of us simply use and trust o... 
New B&W 801 D4 Speakers : Bargain...
Try them up against the Joseph Audio Pearls.  Try them up against the Vandersteen Kento or even the Quatro CT for that matter.  Try them up against the Usher TD-20 at a huge discount to the 801 D4.  Try them up against the Rockport Avior ll or the... 
Real world Loudspeakers what does very good cost ?
@rsf507 Damn good question.  Seller has a stellar reputation and speakers look near flawless and are in the gorgeous Sapele finish — my personal favorite.  Personally, if I was in the market at that price level I’d be all over them but would try t... 
Real world Loudspeakers what does very good cost ?
Buy used. It’s your best friend.  Case in point… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649920381-joseph-audio-perspective2-sapele-finish-graphene-woofer/  
Topping A90
Excellent!  Be interested to see what you think of it as a preamp.  Congrats!  
Subwoofer - thoughts on Rythmic F12
If I couldn’t afford something like JL Labs and could afford a little more than SVS then Rhythmic would be at the top of my list, and the F12 more specifically.  Excellent technology, build quality, and performance, and the only downside is that I... 
What are my options for music files, CD rips, and a DAC all-in-one solution?
This does everything you’re looking for, but while the internal DAC is decent I’m not sure it’d be an upgrade.  It has a CD drive and internal storage so you can rip your CDs directly into it.  You could later upgrade to a better DAC and also add ... 
Streamer/server newbie
Look at an Innuos Zenith.  It’s got an onboard CD drive and storage, and their Sense software is free and gets great reviews for both usability and sound quality and is constantly being upgraded.  They offer great customer support, and you can add... 
Bluesound Node 2021 vs Cambridge CXN v2 sonically worth the price difference ?
I’d look out for the new Innuos Pulse Mini that incorporates Innuos’ latest thinking and gives you access to their Sense software that’s free and by all accounts gets high marks for both usability and sound quality and is constantly being upgraded... 
If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers
Here is a list of Axpona exhibitors fyi… https://axpona.com/exhibitors/  
Denafrips Pontus II FPGA firmware upgrade 2023
I’m wondering if it’s the firmware or if maybe the increased resolution is uncovering an issue elsewhere in your system?  What’s the rest of your equipment, cables, etc.?  
Moved Audio Quest cable to my DAC. WOW
I just moved my Audio Quest power cable to my DAC and noticed a more realistic open and better detail. I have always been skeptical due to my electrical engineering bbackground.my wife also noticed a better sound. Yup, and digital is just ones... 
Headphone amps
It’s been almost 4 months since you started this thread and haven’t heard a word from you, so I don’t think it’s unreasonable to assume you may have just ignored it as this does happen quite a bit.  People are taking valuable time out of their own... 
Need to build a headphone system
I’ve been to Audio46.  It’s pretty small — not surprising being in NYC — but they have good stuff and the people are nice and accommodating if you wanna listen to stuff.  And their prices are competitive if u wanna buy.  Great HeadFi resource to h...