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Whats playing on your system today?
David Gilmour - Luck and Strange (2024) Hidden Orchestra - Night Walks (2010)  
LAIV Harmony
I have the Harmony DAC and the PS Audio DirectStream DAC Mk.1.  I bought the DSD before the latest DSD Mk.2 came out. After reading reviews of both and also reviews of the DSD Mk.1 after it was modded compared to the newer Mk.2, I had Rick mod mi... 
Buying Used Speakers
I buy used from The Music Room tmraudio . com. You can return them. Vandersteen Treo CT and Moon 700i No issues.   Mike  
YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen
My Moon 700i is an integrated and does not have the ability to place the vandy hi-pass filter in between the pre and amp. Also, my WAF with these speakers is lower because of the bass they already produce. I am certain the Sub 3 would clean up the... 
YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen
Thanks. Now just have to wait for a used Sub 3 to show up.    
YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen
  @tomic601 tomic601 please explain " matching sub 3 and high pass filters."   Thanks!  
YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen
My amp is a Moon 700i with AntiCables. I did not say I was replacing the Treo CTs. Just educating myself on the brands, my first audio show. Each of the speakers was very clean and transparent. I guess what I am asking is what has been your expe... 
Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer?
https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2633229 Go to TMRaudio.com for PS Audio DSD. Trade-ins to PS Audio are tested and recertified. You can order them with or without the Bridge II.   
Why isn't better quality used gear being made available?
I took a trip to Colorado and Utah August/September this year. I need to hear gear before I purchase. One place I stopped by, TMRaudio.com in Eric, Colorado, they sell new and used gear. TMR also has an excellent return policy. They do an awesome... 
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
August/September this year, I took a drive through Colorado and Utah and visited around 7 stores and manufacturers. Lots of pretty scenery too. I was looking at DACs, got questions answered, lots of good feedback and knowledge on my trip.  Denve... 
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
@richardselectronics  I sent you a message to ask about the cost of the DirectStream MK 1 mods. I'm not sure you have received the message I sent. I am interested, not sure any other method to reach you.   Mike D.  
Ethernet - Analog/Digital Signal Clean Up
@gerrie     I ordered the DX Engineering DXE-ISO-PLUS-2 - DX Engineering ISO-PLUS Ethernet RF Filters to try    
Peachtree GaN 400 vs Class D Audio Mini GAN 5
There are lots of discussion on pros and cons of all kinds of amps, what is missing on GAN amps is all the components in the system. When amps are discussed, they can be warn, neutral or cool. When someone does a good comparison, they change up ... 
GaN amps: Peachtree or LSA Voyager?
As an owner of a GAN amp I will say that everyone has different experiences and the sound we look for can be different. Here is another review on a GAN amp. https://darko.audio/2021/08/a-short-film-about-the-peachtree-gan400/   The new Ro... 
peachtree gan 400 is very good
I own the Peachtree preDAC and GaN400 and am very happy with the sound. Previously, I owned the Nova 300 and got the preDAC and the amp500 to replace it when teh preDAC came out. Traded in the amp500 for the GaN400. Every amp was better than the...