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Talking about service!
So nice to know that there are good people in the world.  Thank you for sharing   
What I really hate about some music
 Ditto !  The OP echoes my sentiments.   
OMG. What now?
I’m exactly where you are.  Also DAC direct to power amp. Tried some excellent preamps and all added coloration .  Sometimes I imagine there is still a preamp out there for me. Nevertheless nothing about the sound/ music from my room/system  irrit... 
"World's Best Cables" vs Audioquest interconnects
I believe in burn in.   Please burn in the cable and hear for yourself.  The bass always comes in during burn in. The sound will change many times  during burn in. Will drive you nuts.  But worth it.    
How can Acoustic Revive RR-888 produce 7.83hz?
I have the RR- 888 and it does make a difference   
Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied?
I feel your pain. Experience and time have made me wiser. I have learned the following essentials : 1. Listening position and speaker position to be optimised . 2.Clean Power from the distribution board to the equipment . No need for power conditi... 
Class-A Amplification and 15 Amp Outlet
I have Pass Labs Xa100.8 mono blocks. Installed 3 dedicated power lines. One for each mono block and the third for my digital gear. Made a big difference. Amps sound better.  
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
CUBE AUDIO  
Differences the Project RS2 Transport and the (newest) Jay's Audio CD2 Mk 3
Apologies for changing the topic a little.  I have the MSB UMT V which is an Universal Transport together with the Dual power base.  Has anyone compared this unit to the above ?  It connects to the DAC with I2S cable.   Has anyone found a superior... 
preamplifier after preamplifier?
Correction to above entry.   Firca should read for a   Power amp  
preamplifier after preamplifier?
Not possible because the first preamp output will be too high like firca power amp and not for a preamp.    The second preamp will need a low output like from a source example Phonostage ,CD PLAYER or DAC . unless the first preamp has a source dir... 
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
Aurender to MSB DAC. And I don’t miss Roon  
Who Tried Power Conditioners Over The Years and No Longer Use Them Today, Any Why?
Power conditioners never worked on my components.  I tried Shunyata . Running springs , Furutech, Tranparent Audio   
How do you listen?
I moved to an apartment; was worried about  lower volume listening and pleasantly surprised that I still enjoy the music. I hear more and do not suffer the need to tweak.  Higher volume excites the room requiring acoustic treatment et al.  Sure I ... 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
Nakamichi head unit. Genesis amps x 3 Soundstream subwoofer.Audio control  Active crossover .van den hull cable .  DLS speakers.   Bat cap. Sound deadening material.  But then I grew up and concentrated on home audio.   Now I hardly ever listen to...