twoleftears

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Delta Sigma DACs
So in short:it's all about implementation. 
Audioquest Niagara 5000 or 7000
1000 is definitely "assembled in Taiwan". 
where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system
Depending on what it is that you want to achieve (just "overall better"?), I'd say the speakers. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Wow!  Try McEwen's symphonic works on Chandos, including Solway symphony.  This remarkably recorded CD will really give your system a full work-out. 
Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC
CXC has a totally deficient remote control.  Also it clicks wildly with the Schiit DACs.  Otherwise it's fine as far as I can see (I own one). 
McIntosh MA5200 hum
Almost all transformers hum a very little.  Many are pretty much inaudible.  Some are not.  Broadly speaking, transformers in tube amps hum more than in SS (there are exceptions).  Most guides will tell you that amp transformer hum is one thing, a... 
Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC
You really need a re-clocker.  You really do.  Trust me...BTW, I happen to manufacture a re-clocker and will gladly sell you one.  As you'll see, I energetically promote them all over this forum. 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
It’s a more laid back sound, but so musical and non-fatiguing. Very interesting.  I only heard a demo of the Treo's (non CT) once.  Driven by SimAudio integrated.  They sounded very forward to me. Not forward in the sense of bright, but forward in... 
DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system
Border Patrol.  Check them out carefully. 
Two Type of sound and listener preference are there more?
Musical is real. 
Emotiva XSP-1 vs Belle 22A
Belles all the way. 
Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC
Given the engineering that went into the Exogal, I very much doubt a reclocker would make much of an impact.  There have been a few transport threads recently.  Within the moderate price range, Bel Canto would seem to be most recommendable, though... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Here's another name, Andrew Manze, to add to Andreas Staier, Rachel Podger, etc., as a great modern musician.  Both as a performer and a conductor, there hasn't been a disc of his that I haven't liked.  (We can't always stay wrapped up in Walter a... 
Best DIY power cable. Why not make?
I use Sonarquest on all my power cables these daysAs does Cullen Cables. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
So we should all go back to lamp cord?