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A warm DAC?
I would second the R2R path. I recently did a post comparing Denafrips AresII with a Topping. I guess I cannot definitely say it is the fact that it was an R2R, but I would describe the sound as producing more natural sounding instruments.  Not su... 
How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup?
30 years.  Started with Metal Particle IV mix tapes, then Sony Discmans, followed by thrift store Polks&JVC&Pioneer disc changers, then several rounds of pimped out car audio, followed by a dry period of marriage and young kids (no money a... 
What are the most used terms that say the least in the "High-End"?
mahgister beat me to it. Definitely "musical" 
Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab?
I have had Moabs for a couple of months now. Sold my 3.7i shortly after getting the Moabs.  Don't miss the Magnepans at all. The Moabs are special.I also have Eminent Technology LFT8b, which I feel are the equal or better than the Magnepan 3.7i.... 
Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab?
I had a similar dilemma recently. I ended up going from Magnepan 1.7s to 3.7is. ... I can tell you that the 3.7is are a big step up from the 1.7 - that true ribbon tweeter is sweet! The soundstage is bigger and deeper too. @thewetdog59 thank you. ... 
Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab?
Do you want more impact from acoustic live-to-2 channel ensembles (whether classical, folk or jazz) or EDM? It makes a big difference. Maggie 3.7is have plenty of "slam" for the former category, but not enough for the latter. Classic rock sounds g... 
Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab?
@mapman right yeap, completely understand and expected this reply. I guess I am looking to a) confirm that going to a bigger planar will not provide the dynamics I'm looking for, and if that is true b) how do I get the same kind of transparency an... 
Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab?
@fuzztone, thanks. i've not run across Buchardts before.  These are powered beasts eh? interesting. Not used to seeing big towers be powered.  
Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab?
@millercarbon hah! yes I had watched that about a month ago and that is why my brain is weighing this contrast right now. 
DAC bakeoff: Denafrips Aries II vs Topping D70 vs Parasound Halo integrated
@dtapo. Very interesting you are mentioning tone and timbre. I believe this is the same nature I also heard with the Ares.  Harsh edges also with the Topping.  I don't want to overstate my observation in this regard.. I will admit readily I had to... 
DAC bakeoff: Denafrips Aries II vs Topping D70 vs Parasound Halo integrated
@jtaylor I'm excited to hear it improve further, as I am already happy with it. I suspect if this is really the case, that it will edge out even a little further ahead from the Topping.  It won, to my ears, by a slight margin, but can't wait to he... 
DAC bakeoff: Denafrips Aries II vs Topping D70 vs Parasound Halo integrated
@vermonster thanks. I realize I did not quite tell how I pulled this off.  I am using Roon. Somehow Roon sourcing from Tidal does allow you to play two independent streams.  I used this to my advantage to start the same track (with slight purposef... 
DAC bakeoff: Denafrips Aries II vs Topping D70 vs Parasound Halo integrated
@djones51 that is a great idea. I had my son facilitate a blind test. It was much harder to hear the differences, but I was ultimately able hear the natural tonality of the cello better on the Denafrips and guessed it to be that. Definitely strain... 
DAC bakeoff: Denafrips Aries II vs Topping D70 vs Parasound Halo integrated
@jaytor I'm surprised to hear it fell short of your Yggi. Thought they ship those already burned in, but glad to it is warming up to you. I'd love me a Terminator.  The AresII (have I been mispelling it? lol) I only got 4 days ago. It's probably g...