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iFi Neo Stream and Zen Stream as good as direct media playback
If it was lost in my review, both the Zen Stream and the Neo Stream are exceptional streamers and I believe offer fantastic ROI. The Neo is worth the extra coin and as mentioned in my review, exceeds the performance of the Zen by quite a large mar... 
Grado Epoch 3
Mijostyn:   I hope you’re feeling better but I’m not sure to whom your replying. I didn’t mention the topics you brought up.  
Grado Epoch 3
I’ll have more to say concerning the juxtaposition of these two superb transducers as the MC2022 fully breaks-in.   
Grado Epoch 3
I can’t speak to why it’s taken this long for the Epoch to run-in, but it certainly did take all of 150 hours before I felt it truly came into its own. I am not convinced at 178 hours that it’s fully run-in. For the record, I designed my own 3 and... 
Grado Epoch 3
terry9: That’s interesting, thanks for sharing the information.   
Grado Epoch 3
terry9: That is awesome! Excited for you and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the Epoch 3.   Now, I just need to find a girl with the genius of yours LOL!  
Grado Epoch 3
Hi drvinyl01. DS Audio makes some interesting gear, as a matter of fact, just 2-3 days back I ordered the ES-001 Eccentricity correction device. I had a chance to use it at Axpona and I was impressed. I have heard their cartridge/phonostage syste... 
Grado Epoch 3
kennyc: i understand!!! I was doing so well and one little slip and I’m off the wagon!! I also want to hear the Dava Ref very badly :) One of my audiophile peeps owns and loves the Dava. The Grail SB is an exceptional phono stage and does not get... 
Grado Epoch 3
gakerty: Yes, the soundstage destroyed my former London Reference's soundstaging abilities. On certain songs, it can almost have a surround sound effect where I hear sounds coming from extreme locations while sounding completely natural, as if th... 
Grado Epoch 3
gakerty: I wanted to add that you are not wrong that one may experience some IGD on certain albums, I have myself. I've found that with meticulous setup, this can be mostly overcome. The overall playback of the Epoch 3 is really something to expe... 
Grado Epoch 3
gakerty: Hi. I think your point is valid. I believe John was building a system, and not just putting together a list of parts that make for great marketing. I was concerned about this as well, but noted that it is not a typical elliptical. All of... 
Grado Epoch 3
Ok, just ordered, literally 30 minutes ago, the AT AT-MC2022. Not sure if I should be crying or happy :)  I will report my comparitive findings once I recieve the MC-2022 and get at least 50 hours on her. So, Christmas came early for me!  
Grado Epoch 3
Hi lewm, long time.  I have done just that in a less formal setting. I have noted over the years when  comparing cartridges such as the Kiseki Purple Heart or various modified Denon 103's, even the AT Art 1000 that there does seem to be a step up... 
Grado Epoch 3
@mijostyn: LOL Nice!!! I literally almost started thinking, hmm! Don’t be an enabler :)  
Grado Epoch 3
Following up on my Epoch adventure :)  So some months have passed by since I purchased the Epoch 3 and I now have 171 hours logged. I have noted a few things in that time. The Epoch 3 requires approximately 150 hours of run it before it really st...