kentchai

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Requesting longterm user report on Integra DTC-9.8
Thanks. It is good to know. 
Need an " exciting sounding" digital cable
Thank guys.My plan is to try out your suggestion starting with the cheaper one. And keep moving up on the price range until I am content with the result. 
Need help with cart and phono stage
I like the Dyna because it is neutral, clear and dynamic. All of these quality seem to benefit my full tube system.My experiences with analog gear is rather limited due to lack of local availability. 
Need help with cart and phono stage
Thanks. Could you please elaborate on the DV20Xl > DV17d3 and P75 > Aqvox improvements individually?Thanks 
Differences between Dynavector P75 MKI and MKII?
Thanks.There is nothing better than experiences from user who owned both versions. 
First Watt F3 or Red Wine Audio 30.2
Which YBA were you refering to? 
Does Pass Aleph 3 heat up the room like tube amp?
David,That's the answer I am afriad to hear. When I first bought the Diavolo, I didn't feel like it was a significant improvement over my old Bottlehead 300B amps. Everything was better but only marginal. Last night, I swapped in my old amps for a... 
Does Pass Aleph 3 heat up the room like tube amp?
David,My Diavolo 13 watt Set is probably not as hot as your Viva.How does the ALeph 3 sound compared to the Viva? 
Does Pass Aleph 3 heat up the room like tube amp?
Thanks guys. Glad I asked. Look like I have to stay away from Plinius, Pass Labs & Clayton!Any good cool running amps should I look at? I tried an Old Rotel amp from my HT system, it sounded really bad! 
weiss /Berkeley DAC
Drubin,May I ask what "sonic character" did you hear on BADA? The 40% saving is substantial!Does the Bryston has any drawbacks compared to the BADA? what music and what system did you use in your audition?I think your answers to these question wil... 
USB DAC or USB to SPDIF conv. + non USB DAC?
I can not think of any better choice than MHDT Paradisea Plus USB Dac for your budget. 
Lynx AES 16 and Empirical Off-Ramp Comparison
Awesome! I can't wait to see your findings. In the meantime, may I ask what is your computer setup and what media player do you use?ThanksKent 
What solid state dac is similar to Ayre CX-5e?
Thanks everyone for your inputs. 
What solid state dac is similar to Ayre CX-5e?
Maxx2man,Could you please describe the sound characteristic of the Berkeley Dac, since you have been playing with one? I could not find any review online as it is a new product. Have you heard an Ayre, a comparison will be awesome here?The Weiss l... 
What solid state dac is similar to Ayre CX-5e?
How is the Bel Canto compare to the Havana?