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High Sensitivity Speakers
Have you consider just moving up the Avantgarde line. The time domain and crossover issues inherent from the design of the speakers that plagued earlier Avantgarde systems has been largely corrected with the use of digital crossovers used in all t... 
Benchmark ABH2 compared to Merrill Element Series and other ultra high end amps
Just keep in mind the ABH2 only offers up 100w into 8ohms and 200w into 4ohms and 380W into 4ohms if running bridged mono. You’re very much likely to trip the amps protection circuits if you’re driving it into sub 4ohm loads since when running in ... 
MSB vs dCS Bartok
I think dcs Bartok offers ridiculously good value in the crowded price bracket it’s situated itself in. If I had the good fortune to be considering a dac, I would also be considering the aforementioned Bricasti dac as well perhaps the Berkeley Aud... 
The new amplifiers is getting warmer and hot
Because the cpu for the video processor runs 100% unless you have it on economy mode. Most of the excess heat comes from the video processor. There will be a small patch on the top of the chassis that is much warmer, hot even, if you’re watching a... 
Schiit Yggdrasil A1 versus A2 Upgrade
My suggestion to you is to get a new dac.  
McIntosh MA8900 DAC.....What chipset?
Surprised that its an ESS! Very good dac. 
2 way, which are the best designs?
Jbl 4367 
McIntosh MA8900 DAC.....What chipset?
I believe it's a TI/Burr Brown chip. Could also be ESS or AKM, but doubtful it's anything fancy like an Analog Devices. 
Separates or Integrated? What makes more sense?
under 10k, get integrated, close or above 10k, get power amp, and then preamp later, or both at same time if you can afford. 
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
The benefit is clear to me. It’s to add an air of lustre and mysteriousness to the brand. The North American distributor is simply is indulging them. It’s definetly a good match for them.I’m actually aware of the cultural differences in Japan and ... 
Best 6NS7 Preamp for a Pass Labs XA25 amp
Hi Gadios. Nice amp. I have not heard this preamp myself and it does not use the tubes you are looking for, but Herb Reichart wrote a glowing review on the Rougue Audio RP-7. If you did not know, the XA25 has been Herbs reference amplifier for man... 
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
I will share a story that I had while I was searching for my new power amplifier to buy. This happened about 3 weeks ago. I wanted Accuphase E-800 but cost is $21,000 USD. I call my local store that sells Accuphase (just 10 minutes from me, Planet... 
Pass Labs XA-25 on all the time?
I always left my XA30.5 on! So yeah, keep it on. 
Nagra Classic Integrated Amp?
The seperate is much better. You can get most of Nagra house sound, which is very natural, smooth, but powerful and defined by simply adding the Classic preamp into the chain. I heard Nagra pre with Bryston amplification of all things and it was a... 
Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 vs Mark Levinson 585.5
Make sure you get a price on the lower end of their going rate, under $6k ideally. I know the 585.5 is technically a few years older than the 5805 that preceded it, but imo, the build quality on the 585.5 is far superior.