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Esoteric UX-1 Mk2 or UX-1 Pi? Please help to identify my unit.
I have a UX-3 player.  Take a picture of the back panel and provide a link to it. 
New Sony HAP-Z1ES Firmware Out Today
I have not tried an external dac.  The iPad app works as it always did, no different. 
New Sony HAP-Z1ES Firmware Out Today
I'm not sure what you mean, there is no cd drive, everything is done via the network.  As far as your second question you never know what Sony has in mind.  
Do all tube preamps leak DC?
I have been running Audible Illusions preamps (Modulus3, Modulus3A, and Modulus3B) for years into 3 different power amps, 2 Classe' amps and an Odyssey and never ever had a problem.  My only gripe is the preamps have too much gain!!! 
Looking for music streamer/server...Is a Macbook Pro better than a Sony Hap Z....
I switched from a top of the line Windows based laptop and Wyred4Sound DAC-2 DSD to a Sony HAPZ1ES (my second one) with absolutely no regrets and to my ears, the Sony blows away the former set up.  I got tired of the endless software updates and s... 
Bottlehead vs. Audionote Kits
I may be wrong but in the low wattage SET amps, wouldn't 8 watts be a better choice than 3 1/2 watts?  What are your speakers and how efficient are they?.  I would think that  with low powered gear, every watt is precious. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Just now I listened to Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd SACD and Roger Waters, The Wall SACD.  They sounded incredible on my GE Triton Ones 
A.J.Conti Passes.
This is very sad indeed. 
Putting together a system...looking for some suggestions
I own both Triton Ones and Triton Twos (2 different systems). The Triton speakers are in no way bright or etched. I am a guy who always had speakers with silk dome tweeters as they are less bright and the GE folded ribbon tweeter is one of the bes... 
TTWeights closing their doors
So, all you guys with a TTW turntable are left in the dust.  Their resale value is a lot less now, lol.  Meanwhile,  VPI keeps going strong.   
Replacement for Matrix 803 S2
Erik_squires...................Have you ever heard the GE and B&W side by side?  I have and the B&W were bright and forward , where the GE are smooth.  There is a night and day difference. 
Reliabilty, Keeping Equipment Powered on or off?
The manufacturer of my amplifier (Odyssey) recommends the amp stay on at all times unless you won't be using it for months on end.  My Stratos amp has been left on since April 2010 and only turned off for 10 days when we went on a long road trip. ... 
Vocals and upper midrange too forward?
I used to own a pair of DeVore Gibbon 8 speakers.  I never felt they were bright or fatiguing but they were quite lean in the bass.  I had to get them close to the wall behind them and that did help a little.  I was using an all tube preamp (Audib... 
Enlightened Audio Design Ultradisc 2000- needs to be fixed
I would check with Pioneer.  Doesn't the 2000 use the Pioneer stable platter? 
Replacement for Matrix 803 S2
Golden Ear Triton Ones.  I made the plunge and never looked back.  I listen to mostly rock and metal and trust me, they will fit the bill.