willgolf

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What was the most impactful addition to your system?
Lucas Audio LDMS Music server.  It just took my music up two levels.  
Quantum Science Audio Thread
IMHO source first is the way to go all things being equal.    
High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260
Once the new kid on the block is marketed, this belongs on a thread of its own.  
Lumin X1 or dCS Bartok
@djek -- I can tell you the X-1 that I used to own was extremely close to my Lampizator Pacific in SQ.    
Will DAC always sound better going straight into a Power Amplifier?
@charles1dad ---and when I get my new Lampi Horizon it is even better, which has already been proven in A/B comparisons.  
Quantum Science Audio Thread
@macdude Thanks for the Purple update. Are the Beesweek fuses directional? Do they state what direction?  
Will DAC always sound better going straight into a Power Amplifier?
I have a Lampizator Pacific that I tried three months ago to go direct to my 300B mono amps.  I was shocked at how good it sounded.  As a result, I sold my $20k tube preamp.  I am 100% digital so that made my decision easy.  So, I guess I am in th... 
What was the most impactful addition to your system?
Lucas Audio LDMS Music server.  It took my Lampi Pacific and increased my overall SQ by a lot.    
Which Streamer is a Major Upgrade over PS Audio Bridge II in a DSD DAC
Lumin X-1.  End of story.    
Townshend Pods - How many do I actually need per component for max effectiveness?
@drack1  4 for Lucas Audio LDMS music server 4 Lampizator Pacific DAC 8 for my Canary Audio Grand Reference 300B mono amps I sold my Preamp and do not need one.    
Townshend Pods - How many do I actually need per component for max effectiveness?
I just ordered 16 today   .    
Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied?
It will never end if you enjoy music.  You will be sucked in like the rest of us until you die.  No matter how good it sounds you will always ask, can it be better?  Enjoy the journey!  
The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses
@joelberger1  I would but you may want to ask Lampi NA.    
Tried just my DAC as Preamp and started something.
I have a higher-cost system that includes 300B mono amps, Pre, Lampizator Pacific and Lucas Audio Music server.  Many of the Lampi people told me I should try running the Lampi direct to my amps.  I finally did about 3 months ago.  The results wer... 
Tax Returns: Nothing, a new DAC or... ?
You have a decent DAC already.  The Manhattan and Bricasti are not worth the investment from what you have.    Pay off the credit cards then save for an even better DAC. You can get a Lumin X-1 used for around 8k.  Or even consider one of the Lamp...