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| Veritas Cables a new brand that I found @darrinm Haven't had as much time as I would like to report any definitive opinions at this point. So far very impressed with initial listening, we'll see how it goes this weekend since I should have more time. | |
| Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer Keeping an eye on this one as well, it looks intriguing. I just wish it had maybe 2 more outlets. 4 is probably enough for most systems but I personally need a few extra. Or maybe they will launch a bigger version later with more outlets. | |
| Tampa Audio Expo 2025 Thanks for the write up, sounds like you had a fun time there. Had my eye on Soundfield speakers for a bit so it's nice to hear feedback on those. | |
| Veritas Cables a new brand that I found I received the 3 Aeris power cables which I ordered last week. Just got them installed in the system yesterday so I can't really talk about the sound yet. So far, what I can say is that the appearance and build quality is off the charts. I've pai... | |
| Streamer, no DAC please? The Matrix Audio Element S is worth a look. Very highly regarded dedicated streaming with only digital outputs. The Eversolo DMP-A6 is also very popular. It's actually a multi function device that can be used as all in one streaming source, or j... | |
| Audience Frontrow USB vs Stealth Audio USB In my system the Frontrow USB sounded excellent. Really great detail retrieval, lots of treble energy and air. I wouldn't call it bright though I could see how it might not be an optimal fit if a system did tend that way already. After comparing ... | |
| Cayin D30 DAC outperforms Weiss, Playback, CH and MSB Some of the forum discussion on the CS100 DAC that I've read seem to put it up there with the top Denafrips models and other quality units. As with anything else it's a matter of implementation, and you can have really great or really poor result... | |
| DAC break-in question As @jl35 mentioned above, the DAC has no way of knowing what is connected to its outputs. It will try to spit out a signal even if nothing is powered up or even connected to its outputs. So you can definitely warm it up or break it in that way. | |
| Cayin D30 DAC outperforms Weiss, Playback, CH and MSB @wig The entry level variant you wish for might be the CS100 DAC. It's in the mid $3k range and designed by the same people. Uses dual ES9038Pro DAC chips, and has selectable tube output using 6922 tubes. I haven't heard it but from what I've read... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report @jafant You have good taste in music! Currently listening to Bad Brains - I Against I. | |
| Bryston Bdp3 Upgade Agree the BDP3 is solid in sound quality, just lacking in some features. Unless you use Roon, all the players have their own feel when it comes to software controls. Some will resonate with certain users and some won't. I think that's why there ... | |
| R2R next? Don't like ESS Lots of recommendations for Denafrips and I agree with those. But nobody has mentioned Musician Audio which is another brand designed by the same people and built in the same factory as Denafrips. They all use R2R conversion and have a lot in comm... | |
| Studio Electric m4 Ok I take it back, the new grill is actually very nice looking too. It looks much better in your real world pictures than the marketing shots on their website. The old models had those wood side panels and a unique wood grill that probably didn't... | |
| One ProAc Response 2.5 Lost Audio Yes I would guess a capacitor in that crossover failed. If possible you might need to remove that crossover yourself and find someone online who can fix it. There used to be a pretty big market for people building DIY "clones" of the Proac Respon... | |
| Canton Reference Any opininion? Chiming in to agree that Canton makes excellent speakers. Maybe not quite as flashy as some of the other brands out there, but every set I've ever heard from the more affordable to the reference models has been exceptional. I think some people (... |