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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mattnshilp...sorry to hear you are not bringing in the Accustic Arts Dac. I have heard great things about it and was thinking about either getting that one or the Luxman. I own the Luxman cdp which I use as a DAC but it has some limitations in ter... 
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@audiolab, I have 1 interconnect between Dac and int amp. I also have a USB cable and digital interconnect. I like to keep things simple (and less expensive). 
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@auiolab, PC audio is yet another rabbit hole! There are a lot of things you can do with a purpose build audio pc that will improve the sound over a standard pc. Things like power supply, USB implementation, OS (Server), and optimization software ... 
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@calvinj, do you have experience with EAR products? Which models have you heard? I am interested in the integrated models. Any feedback would be great!@audiolab, yes I will be around this week. I look forward to speaking! 
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@audiolab, got your messages too. Sorry for not calling back. I just got back and have been buried at work. Yes, I am using the jumper cables as you recommended and the ground lead is connected to a chassis screw on my cdp/dac. Another thing I fai... 
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Hi guys sorry for not responding sooner. I was on vacation. My The 2 + HFX has about 150 hours on them and is sounding much better. The thing that really strikes me is how organic the music sounds! The soundstage is also clearly defined horizontal... 
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Update: I've had the 2 + HFX running for 48 ours. I must admit at first the sound was compressed and nasally. Lots of nuance and detail was missing. The music does not sound organic at all. After 48 hours it got a little better but there is still ... 
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Hey kiddies, got my new The 2 + HFX ground station yesterday. Right now it is burning in. I know the cable is not broken in yet but I will say that the 2EX I demo'd earlier sounds better than the 2 + HFX. The 2EX sounded more organic and liquid to... 
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Here I am! Waiting for my The 2 + HFX IC to arrive next week. I will write a review once I get them. 
Retail ricing on Entreq grounding system
I contacted Entreq direct for the price. I believe they offer a money back guarantee. I plan to try one soon. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
I busted out with Josh Rouse "The Happiness Waltz". Great mellow Sunday morning coffee music. 
Synergy Between Magicos5 With Pass Labs X350.5
What about speaker placement or room treatments? That could definitely help with the overall sound. In my limited experience room interactions will have a bigger impact on sound than equipment or cables. 
Mini-monitors $5,000 - $10,000
Crazy question but is the sound the OP is after?As for looks, you must include the Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors or Olympica Is. 
Tara Labs ISM Onboard vs separate Ground Station
Thank you Misternice. I may just pick up a used set to try out. Unfortunately the Cable Co does not demo Tara Labs so I wont be able to compare it to the newer ISM Onboard. 
Power tubes as drivers -- Line Magnetic
Truemaniac, thank you for the perspective. This is definitely a quandary for both the dealer and the customer. I guess my attitude is why have local dealers if they are unwilling to offer this kind of service. Might as well only sell the products ...