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Wilson Audio Sophia III Question/Help
I own S3s, and agree that  a foot to the back and side walls is too close.You can try changing resistors to raise the level on the midrange and tweeter. 
Shiit yggdrasil
I've read on other forums that the Gustard DAC-X20U ($870.)outperforms the Yggy.Anyone here compared them? 
Tube for aesthetix pandora / romulus
I use matched Gold Lions from Jim McShane in my Pandora Signature(currently listed for sale). 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt,I ordered an Amp Audio for my iPhone,so I no longer need an expensive hifi system.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky9IIi5Qkoc#t=108 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mattnshilp- "The Romulus Sig, Allnic and Berkeley DACs are all on my list to eventually try. The usb/SPDIF conversion being the biggest hurtle to overcome. Is the consensus among those that know the Romulus and Allnic that the internal usb input i... 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Did the new firmware eliminate the hiss or fix the mute function? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Romulus wins a Golden Ear from the Absolute Sound! "This all-tubed CD player and DAC is one of the greatest bargains in high-end audio today. What makes the Romulus special is that it sounds so "un-digital," particularly at this price. Rather than... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt,It seems like Aesthetix isn't going to send you a Romulus/Pandora Signature for your test.After you pick the winner from the ones you've listened to,you could send it to me and I'll compare it to the PandoraSignature here. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Erikminer,Congrats on your D200, your ProACs need 80 more votes to get a SAM file.http://voteforsam.devialet.com/ 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
If Steve's cable is so, why isn't listed on his website? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
"Sadly, my email to Aesthetix about an audition of the Romulus Sig bounced back as undeliverable. Can anyone PM me their email address?"Matt,Aesthetix is distributed by Musical Surroundings,suggest you contact them about a loaner. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Having recently compared the Aesthetix Pandora Signature, PSA DS and Berkeley Alpha Series II, I agree with Randy that the Aesthetix DAC is sublime and a hand picked set of of Gold Lion tubes adds to the enjoyment. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
"My PS Audio DirectStream has been returned (still waiting for my refund)."Matt,Did you post any comments on the DS? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Tbg should watch this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okG-pRzz1w4 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Ozzy,Ted Smith said:"The DS is about 3dB lower in output than many CD players or DACs.Most of us have much more than that amount of headroom so it's not usually a problem. The thing is that the PWD is hotter than many DACs so some people have syst...