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Best DAC for over 2000
I stopped thinking about DACs once I heard and subsequently bought a Bricasti M1 
Best DAC for over 2000
I stopped thinking about DACs once I heard and subsequently bought a Bricasti M1 
Seems I'm really done!
zavato, Congrats! I have been there myself on several occasions. Hopefully you have a better run of success staying there than I have. Having my system dialed in perfectly many times doesn't stop me from making changes, often screwing things up ag... 
Your single favorite component
i will say that the one thing I've had longest and has withstood the test of time is my Zerostat.if i was absolutely forced to choose, my speakers are an amazement. Revel Studio 2's.  
Your single favorite component
i will say that the one thing I've had longest and has withstood the test of time is my Zerostat.if i was absolutely forced to choose, my speakers are an amazement.  
Seems I'm really done!
Well, I might bring my tuner to Audio Classics for refurbishment, but that's a different matter-  
Whats a good all around digital cable for under $250. I only need half a meter.
Didn't care for the MC2. Tried plenty of digital cables. Turns out I think Straightwire is gem of a digital cable.  
Bricasti M1 internal temperature
ive had mine for perhaps 5 months now. I would say there is a break in period. I also found it superb out of the box, and yet noticed small changes within a week or two. For instance, straight out of the bid I had one preferred filter setting but ... 
What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
The only item that I've purchased that ultimately proved a disappointment was a Thorens turntable in bought in the mid 80's. Motor issues and tonearm bearing issues were routine. Admittedly it was not a very pricey table, and I did have it for abo... 
Drying time after a VPI record cleaner?
I've had a 16.5 for years. I put some fluid on the record, rotate 2 revolutions with brush and fluid, then 2 more revolution to dry, and I have to tell you, my records are dry!  
Hostility from manufacturers
Well, not surprised about PBN.In all things Audio, I have learned "IN PETER WE TRUST"  
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Daily drivers- 2009 Honda Accord V6 and 2012 MB E350 4 MaticIn the future? Plan on keeping both cars for the foreseeable future thought the accord is likely to go to a family member; the thought of an old 3 series convertible (E30) occasionally po... 
Hostility from manufacturers
I've had great experience from Pass Labs pertaining to an INT-150 I purchased used. They fully honored the warranty and when my INT-150 sustained shipping damage on its way home Pass was absolutely superb.  
Your not a serious audiophile I'd you have??????
You're not a serious audiophile unless your non-audiophile friends have not heard of the manufacturers of the various components in your system  
When is your Hifi good enough?
1- it’s good enough when you’ve spent more on your system than you did on your Benz2- it’s good enough when your naked wife or girl friend walks over to you and you ask her, politely, to wait until the album side is over3- it’s good enough when so...