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Emerald Physics owners
Do you have any details on the next generation? 
Emerald Physics owners
After posting here, I decided to continue this narrative in the Open Baffle forum at audiocircle.com, as there seemed to be a bit more interest there.I haven't updated those threads in awhile and since tri-amping myself, it has taken quite a bit o... 
Good Preamp for Emerald Physics 2.3
My advice is no preamp. I use a computer -> dac -> DBX -> amps, and the computer controls the volume. I recently tried a $10,000 tube preamp in my system and it just degraded the sound. Of course if you have to have a preamp because you d... 
Are Headphone amps worth the expense?
Oh, and you'd do better to look on head-fi for headphone info. 
Are Headphone amps worth the expense?
If it sounds better than what your currently hearing, than yes. Otherwise no.Sorry for the smart-aleck answer, but as with all things audio, any component, even expensive ones, can be better or worse than whatever you currently have. My headphone ... 
How to listen to the good stuff?
Finsup wrote: "I get the sense from reading your posts that you probably have your systems dialed in but just want to be sure"This is exactly the heart of my question. What if there are speakers or other componants out there I would like far more ... 
How to listen to the good stuff?
The problem with making audio contacts is the WAF -- "Hey honey, there's a guy I just met on the internet that wants to come hear my $20,000 stereo system. I have no idea who he is, but that's okay, right?"It seems like the bigger issue is the que... 
How to listen to the good stuff?
Maybe I did not word this correctly. I have two incredible systems in my home right now. Much better than anything I've ever heard at a dealer. But reading all these reviews of so much different equipment makes me want to see if there are better s... 
Emerald Physics owners
Don't worry, I am.But what is it that you are actually saying? :) 
Anyone compared Tesla Precision Ref vs. Apex?
Thanks.Would you consider the Apex worth the price increase over the Acoustic Reference, assuming price is an object? Is the sound significantly better or just a slight bit better?