axpert

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Best bang for the buck
In terms of quality audio reproduction in general, a company named "SCHIIT" has entered the market a few years ago, with some incredible high quality, high performing audio components. I would easily recommend their products to any audiophile. And... 
Can a off the shelf DAC, if engineered/implemented good, sound as good as a custom DAC?
Look into the top tier SCHIIT DAC. You will be astonished.   
My new speakers
THE SCHIIT YGGDRASIL DAC - Everything I have purchase from SCHIIT has been a "STONE COLD BARGAIN" Unequaled performance vs. price. They also have a return policy. You can't really go wrong. AXPERT  
What to do with very low offer on an item for sale
I suggest you do a little investigation as to what the typical valuation of your item is on the market. Condition plays a big role pertaining to value. Once you have some credible information, compare the offer to typical valuation.  If the offer ... 
Is the Leben CS600x unbeatable?
Depends on how much money you have to spend. I think you need to do some auditioning. Don't rely on ads or faith. There are many fine integrated amps out there. The LEBEN does have a good reputation but rather limited sales, in order to get much r... 
Can somebody help me identify my Stanton 680 stylus?
D6800SL should be the replacement stylus. If this this your cartridge? Then the stylus is N680.  
Needed: Honest Advice on high-end amps- either mono or stereo
PASS LABS OR PRIMA LUNA   !!!  "PERIOD !!!  
Recommendations for a tubed preamp
 PRIMA LUNA - "EVO 400" . Surpasses everything else build, performance, features.  
Need guidance on best turntable in the 3K-3.5K range
TECHNICS SL1200-GR2.  Best performance and most flexible in class. PERIOD !   Also, the "ADVANCED PLATTER MAT" by FUNK FIRM. A must have upgrade.! For isolation, nothing else touches it. You will be surprised at this - - - For a pickup, especi... 
Going from the Adcom GFA 555 ii to the Bryston 4b SST or SST2?
Well friend I have to admit that BRYSTON audio is and has been a top tier of the amplifier world. Speaking from many, many years of experience in the music and audio field I have found one truth. Every amplifier I have ever owned always showed me ... 
Case in point: a $90,000 power cord by ASUNZ
IT appears that more and more component designers have come to realize the value of built in, ultra-high grade power supply design and filtering, for a lot less than a $90,000 power cord...  YES, some of the audio industry has definitely gone way ... 
Tube change.
Over the years, I have owned several "high end" tube-based amplifiers. With one exception, they have all been designed or optimized to run KT88's. Subsequently, I have spent a ton of money "rolling power tubes" as well as signal tubes. Currently, ... 
What is your audio axiom?
GOODMAN'S "AXIOM 80"!!  The Axiom of Axioms!   (If you can ever find one or more, in mint condition)  
I should start with speakers. This I know. I’d like to establish a new system.
Choosing a speaker first may be a good direction to take, however making that choice should and really must involve some serious auditioning. If it were me attempting to make my speaker choice FIRST, and assuming that I discovered a set of loudspe... 
The Shure V15 V with a Jico SAS/B stylus VS The Soundsmith Hyperion MR and Lyra Atlas SL
FROM A FORMER SHURE ENGINEER: - - - - - If you are attempting to make a realistic judgement between the cartridges you mentioned, I suggest you consider two things. That is, assuming you have the capability to audibly evaluate both cartridges with...