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Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1
I logged into my Rendu and could not see a user name and pwd settings anywhere. So I imagine the Rendu expects to be found on the network.I would contact either of the 2 listed below (both companies work together) and describe your setup and ask i... 
Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1
@keoliphant  I imagine you have a docking station or a network switch that can send packets to your logged on laptop. If you have a Network switch then the Sonore microRendu is a digital-2-digital converter. In this case converting the Ethernet-2-... 
Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1
I just saw the post by the Audio Doctor, I was thinking the same thing on the USB from the MAC directly to the Hegel. I know Hegel has done some things to make that type of connection sound better than average. If I were to use USB I would go eith... 
Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1
@keoliphant  Thanks for the update on the 590. Today, I was in contact with KEF regarding speaker choice (for my downstairs) and I was thinking the 590 would be perfect if the speakers were to fit. Especially for other members of the family to use... 
Theoretica Applied Physics BACCH-SP adio 3D Sound Processor
Are you saying Batman is a fool or an audiophile or is there no need to distinguish? 
Paradigm Persona 9H - hard to drive !?
But curiosity killed the cat, and probably I will try a Luxman M-900u this weekend. Add me as someone who would be interested in your feedback on this setup. 
Paradigm Persona 9H - hard to drive !?
Audio Doc is always saying the high power T+A HV series is the best sound they got with the 9H.I would be interested in hearing them with the Luxman c900u and m900u myself. I did read a post from someone who owned this combo and loved it. 
Help in minimizing hiss
Since you already have  warm sounding Pass amp why not try the noiseless Benchmark LA4 preamp, 30 day free trial and $2500.  https://benchmarkmedia.com/collections/preamplifiers  
Amplifier ideas with KEF Reference 1
https://darko.audio/2019/10/a-short-film-about-the-hegel-h390-kef-reference-1/  
Benchmark LA4 Preamp?
@noble100  For what it's worth, I demoed the Magico A3 with the Mark Levinson $20K each separates, I think the preamp was the 326S (the latest top of the line in 2019). I inserted the AHB2 amp instead of the ML mono amps and the sound went down in... 
Suggestions for Balanced cable between Luxman C900U and M900U.
If the system is truly balanced, cables should not make a difference. In the case of the c900u it does not support the AES48 balanced standard. This is a wiring issue and maybe not related to 'Truely Balanced". I asked Luxman Japan this question. 
Suggestions for Balanced cable between Luxman C900U and M900U.
I am curious if anyone has used the External Pre-input source of the c900u. That is attached an external preamplifier, such as an Anthem STR preamp with DSP. I understand that the External Pre-input signal will be sent to the amp connected to the ... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Black Sabbath - Heaven and HellWhen I was 12 this album came out and I knew 2 songs on it and loved them but was not sure if I could spare my limited album money on Black Sabbath, especially with a replacement singer. Years later for the price of ... 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
Darko loves Hegel. So do I.https://darko.audio/2019/10/a-short-film-about-the-hegel-h390-kef-reference-1/ https://darko.audio/2018/10/letters-to-the-editor-hegels-soundengine-explained/ https://darko.audio/2018/10/a-short-film-about-the-hege... 
$27,500 for whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???
When the Wilson rep was demoing the $200K whatever it was called with D'Agasinto (sp?) mono blocks (Dan as in the room). I thought the prices for the gear was a little insane for what I was hearing. It was really good with large scale but it was n...