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Digital front end upgrade options
Go with Lumin and you will never look back.  I started with the D2 then upgraded to the T2.  Very happy with both purchases. Good luck and let us know how you make out.  
Stereophile review of Millercarbon system featuring Tektron speakers
Good for him.  Always happy to hear when people are doing well.  
MSB Discrete vs Premier
Premier without question.  
UPDATE. ARC REF 6 upgrade to 6SE.
That’s terrific news about Audio Research!!   woots  
My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
Love this post!!  Congrats to you on your splendid set up!  
Streamer upgrade - best path forward
I would recommend that you check out Lumin.  They have a variety of solutions and often there are great values on previously owned here on Audiogon or usadiomart. Let us know how you make out!  
McIntosh to Luxman?
@russbutton There actually is a significant audible difference between McIntosh and Luxman.  The detail and soundstage of Luxman is superior to McIntosh.  Having owned McIntosh 1.25KW mono amps and demoed Luxman products you would be surprised at ... 
McIntosh to Luxman?
As a current owner of McIntosh MX160 and MC8207 and former owner of a pair MC1.25kw mono blocks the answer for me is go with the Luxman.  Two years ago I decided to "see what else was out there" and demoed several amps from various manufacturer's.... 
Suggestions for Phono Preamp
Check out the Vertere PHONO-1 MKII L. Woots  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
@essrand i tried to reach out to them but no one responded to my inquiry. Does it have Roon software built in?  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
Appreciate feedback @macdude still demoing the Grimm.but leaning towards a purchase.  One major item that The Grimm MU1 offers is that there is significant simplification in the set up. Ethernet to the Grimm then AES to my Nagra Tube Dac. With oth... 
Goodbye Everyone
@elliottbnewcombjr  The very best to you and you will be missed!  Hope you can make a few “guest appearances” moving forward. I always appreciated your insights!!   Mark  
Curious to know your streaming and dac set up and the best recommended streamer under $15k
@metaldetektor  interested in hearing more about the DP MPS-X. They have an impressive looking array of products.  On your demo are you working with a dealer or direct with manufacturer? Thanks! Mark  
T+A Solitaire S 530 Magnetostatic Speakers
@blisshifi  Beautiful system and set up.  Would love to hear more about your T+A 3000 amp as well. Mark  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
Little late to the party but received a Grimm MU1 a couple days ago to demo. Quite honestly, I’m shocked by the transformation this unit makes to my system. System had NUC for Roon, then my Lumin T2 as my streamer into my Nagra tube dac. The Grimm...