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High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260
Wow.  I logged in to report back on progress and ask a question and did not expect this news.  The economics of this business have to be pretty difficult.  It will be interesting to see if the company is revived in some shape or form.  The Q45 is ... 
High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260
@nasaman thanks for the response.  I will plan to take it slow to make sure that I continue to like the response.     
High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260
I have applied the Q45 to my speaker cables.  After 2 hours, I can report that I am very happy with the purchase.  Improved texture and detail are easily apparent. the website says 24 to 48 hours of break in will occur.  I was planning to do a li... 
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
I have not tried the 005 direct to amp but have done so with other DACs.  The Tortuga helped them significantly so I just use it as my standard practice.  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
For what it’s worth I am using a Tortuga passive preamp with my 005.  I have not experimented with other preamps in the chain but can say that I am satisfied with the sound of the Tortuga and 005 together.  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
The cable has an RCA termination on one end that goes into the DAC.  The other end is plugged into the wall.  Assuming that you have the rack space, it is extremely easy to set up.  My experience mirrored the reviews on it.  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
Still enjoying my 005.  Last week I attached a Gutwire Ultimate grounding cable to the RCA input.  That was quite a change as front to back soundstage and bass clarity jumped up a significant amount.  I am still not used to hearing this type of 3 ... 
Some love for the Benchmark HPA4/LA4
Thanks for the comment.  We seem to. Eon the same threads as I have also been active in the  Musetec 005 DAC thread.  After some research, I am thinking about trying a low cost experiment to place a Topping preamp in front of my Decware 2 watt SET... 
Some love for the Benchmark HPA4/LA4
Has anyone out there compared the LA4 to a good LDR based preamp such as a Tortuga?  My priorities are transparency and a black background.  The Tortuga does well on this - just wondering if the LA4 May equal it in those areas while offering the b... 
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
The 005 now has 150 hours on it and has a SR purple fuse inserted.  I won’t go into a long review but will happily say that I don’t  regret my decision to buy this DAC.  Soundstage, detail, and a palpable presence to the music make this a big winn... 
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
I will definitely report back after letting it break in for a while.   
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
Thanks for the note. That seems like a high amperage fuse for a DAC but I am not going to go down to a lower number.   I am looking forward to hearing this.  After listening to the Holo Spring for  two years, it will be interesting to go back to a... 
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
My new Musetec 005 arrived last night and is up and running.   After getting 100 to 200 hours on it I will report back on my impressions. i am planning to replace the fuse.  Based on the head-fi thread, I understand that it has a short 3.15 amp s... 
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
Melm, thank you for the detailed comments.  I will definitely check out that thread.    It just happens that my MacMini server and Sonore ultraRendu seems to have crapped out and needs to be addressed.  Before getting the new DAC I want to make su... 
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
Thanks for the note on your experience with JRiver.  I a, glad to hear that.  It is startling how much of a difference the source makes on the  NOS mode in the Spring.