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Aurender N20 versus Innuos Zen NG
@ghdprentice @rick_n @jsalerno277 Does the Grimm work with any system other than Roon?  I heard from a dealer that Innuos will be changing their model lineup this summer. Rather than having so many models (three in the Pulse line, three in the Ze... 
Aurender N20 versus Innuos Zen NG
@jsalerno277 Interesting. There is an MU 1 just a few miles from me. I will need to investigate. Thanks!  
Aurender N20 versus Innuos Zen NG
@rick_n thanks for the info. Initially I listened to the Pulse plus the Phoenix USB and compared it to the Pulsar. In the system I listened to them in, not mine, there was very little difference. The group of us were split regarding which sounded ... 
Aurender N20 versus Innuos Zen NG
@ghdprentice Thank you for the AI info. They both sound wonderful. I guess that is why I am having trouble deciding. The process will take a few months.  
Fiber Optic Cable
Slow Horses is great. Foundation is interesting, if a bit, or a lot, askew from the books.  
Linear Tube Audio- Micro Z-OTL Preamplifier - Upgrades Mk2 to MK-3
@audioman58 @sls883 I also purchased my MicroZOTL in December and took delivery mid January. I reached out to LTA via email regarding options. I was given the option to upgrade at a 30% lower cost if I decide to do so within six months of my purch... 
Not Mine...Quad ESLs 57s in North Fl/South GA
@paulf3rd for some reason I could not respond to your message. Thanks for the offer regarding the 1+1's. I am in SoCal. My 1+1's are in great shape. Always looking for Red Medallion upgrade elements to keep as backups. Let me know if your's have t... 
Linear Tube Audio version 3 of the MicroZOTL pre
@bluethinker You can take a look at system by clicking on my handle. My power amp is a Pass Labs XA-25 (solid state). My speakers are very difficult to drive with a 0.5 Ohm draw in the high treble. The XA-25 is stable down to 0.5 Ohm, so this wor... 
A life sentence!!!
Acoustat 1+1 speakers. I have had them longer than my marriage which is approaching thirty years in a few months. The whole audio system is built around these speakers.  
Linear Tube Audio version 3 of the MicroZOTL pre
Just purchased my version 2 a few months ago. Guess I will wait till the version 4 upgrade.    
HiFi Rose RS150B vs. Eversolo DMP-A10
@josephp732 I purchased it from Summit. At first he was working with me to get a replacement, but then his inventory was depleted so he was willing to give me credit towards an A6 Master (A8 was not yet released). Then when Eversolo offered to tak... 
HiFi Rose RS150B vs. Eversolo DMP-A10
There are more than one Agon member with Eversolo issues @josephp732 . I had an A6 that I loved for around a year. When the SSD memory section failed with my ripped CDs, the Eversolo response after over three weeks of back and forth email was for... 
Sold Sold Sold
A reply would be nice, but until money is in hand the product is still available. I am selling an item. The buyer has agreed to the price, but has not sent the funds. I have reached out twice regarding it and the response is still the same. "I wi... 
World’s Best Cable 7 awg
@dwest1023 I agree, the big WBC Ultimate are amazing speaker cables. I run them from my Pass XA-25 to the Acoustat 1+1. The WBC interconnects are also very good. I use them for RCA and XLR. Pine Tree Audio for USB. Supra Cat 8 for Ethernet cables.... 
DAC recommendation for DSD input
@mintakax The advice you have received is all excellent. I was in a similar position and looked at several of the ones recommended here. I found the Tambaqui less 'musical' than I wanted, but it was nearly my choice. The T+A 200 was another almost...