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audio research REF 150
I bought ref150 2 weeks ago and at 38 tube hours could not be happier. And many people are saying it will get better at 600 hours ! Boy oh boyThe Ref 5 SE preamp and Ref 150 amp were bought at same time replacing McIntosh C48 and MC302. System has... 
Sonus Faber Amati Futura
Doug,My listening room is only 4mx4m so dont think the Strad's will fit in there. I however have heard nothing but good things about the Strads and will surely try to get my hands on them, sometime in my lifetime.... 
Which USB Cable do you like using
+1 to Ryriken 
Nordost Brahma vs Heimdall 2 power cords
Hi bo1972,Which brand that you used besides purists to combine with Valhalla? 
Which USB Cable do you like using
Agree that we should try first before deciding to buy anything in this hobby 
the best, cost-no-object, music streamer?
Thank you williewonka. One way I hedge against this is by having copies of the hard drive through the amazingly fast thunderbolt connection 
Sonus Faber Amati Futura
I bought a pair last week. And I liked it very much. I liked my auditor m pair before but after listening (and finally bought) the futuras, I know for sure I can't go back. Pretty sure you need to put some hours for these to break in. And in my ex... 
dcs debussy
Fwiw,I finally got Meitner MA1 and been using for couple of months and very happy with. Thanks for the recommendation for EMM as a source and led me to the Meitner 
the best, cost-no-object, music streamer?
Steve NOk. Point taken will take a close look at this USB Converter advice Thanks 
Which USB Cable do you like using
This is, after a very subjective matter. What i would to uphold is that hobbysts should respect others' choices.... 
Nordost Brahma vs Heimdall 2 power cords
Would like to report back on this matter. I now think that it is somewhat better if you combine Nordost cabling with some other brands that are more warmer. Nordost (esp the Valhalla) is very revealing so something warmer can be quite complementar... 
dCs debussy or puccini u-clock?
Hi Lenny.I ended up buying Meitner MA-1 DAC. the dCS puccini is good but a bit more analytical for my taste. Meitner is softer and not too aggressive on the highs. the Scarlatti stack is off course sounding very very well BUT will need to fork dee... 
Which USB Cable do you like using
i agree with many of you the nay-sayers that USB cable shouldnt cost that much. but please try the cable first and then comment :-)i myself tried (and bought) WW platinum starlight and had jaw dropping moment stunned on how good the sound is...ver... 
dCs debussy or puccini u-clock?
Thank you Jfrech and Lenny.Will aim to audition the dCS brothers.Happy New Year ! 
the best, cost-no-object, music streamer?
Steve N.,When you said USB converter, did you mean USB cable from A type USB (MacMini) to B ?