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The OFFICAL Apple TV thread
Can you bypass the Apple tv d/a conversion by connecting it to an external high end dac? 
DAC with a Balance Control - Does on exist?
all dcs have balance control. 
Blacknote CD500 CD player
all mediocre 
Anyone compared Gryphon Poseidon to Alexandria's?
To be honest I do not think anyone on the planet could listen an AB comparison on these speakers at the same dealer with same equipment and can express an opinion.So trust your ears only. 
Using Oppo as DAC?
or you can buy an expensive Oppo from MSB and Ayre for many times the price to have a dac.... 
Best preamp: Viola, Jadis, F.M. or Jeff Rowland ?
Among the few very best preamps I suggest you might add the new Viva Linea from Viva Audio and Lyra Connoisseur.For me these 2 with Jadis and Kondo Japan are the top5 but different flavors.The more neutral and more compatible of them all are the V... 
Weiss dac202
also check Antelope zodiac+ or gold. 
recommendation for power cables for Gryphon amp
I have the Antileon signature and tested many cables.the best results were with Stealth Audio DREAM and for a step up in price and performance Jorma Prime. 
dCS Puccini Clock
if you try the clock you'll notice music flow with ease and a sense of better depth. After living with the clock there's no turning back. 
acrolink vs. esoteric/ acrolink
Acrolink and Esoteric Acrolink is the same brand.The difference is that Esoteric is very well known to Germany and they decided when entering the German market to brand it as Esoteric cables.Otherwise is the same.Just check the series you need to ... 
Best CD between EMM Labs & DCS
and dCS could be upgraded and most times for free. 
New dCS Puccini 1,21 version
Asymmetric (Asym on display) filter raises the redbook performance to new level. 
dCS Puccini CD transport noise
it is not normal, Puccini's transport is smooth and almost dead silent.Contact your dealer for replacement, 
Best amp for Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario?
TImI also had Anniversario with sa103, notice that one is not enough, the speaker is very current hungry. Use 2 as monos and it's fine!BUT in any case a nice tube preamp with Plinius and rca connection.Plinius preamps are not that good.BAT also ar... 
Best amp for Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario?
TimSince you're in Australia I guess it's easy to get 2xPlinius sa103 or 2xsa250mkIV with a tube preamp like Arc REf3 or ref5 or even better Viva Linea xp and it will be a good match [if you get Plinius use rca connections so Viva is prefered this...