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Benchmark DAC3 or Bryston BDA2 or 3
Mahler123 From reviews and Stereophile apparently the Bryston Dac measures superbly, as good as can get according the their testing.  
Benchmark DAC3 or Bryston BDA2 or 3
From Bryston website:BDA-3Digital to Analog Converter "the Bryston BDA-3 offers measured performance that is as good as digital can get."—John Atkinson | Stereophile 2016BDA 1, 2, 3 are DACS, BDP are player/streamers. mahler123 reviews says the Be... 
Upgrading my blusound streamer
Preslisa64 one thing to do is switch to a good SPDIF Coaxial digital cable and don’t use the optical as its limited to 24/96 resolution. To get hires and 24/192 files you need coaxial.  
Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i
I have a really good Tributaries C7 no longer needed about a year old. Tributaries is the entry level of Clarus Cables which are outstanding. It's a 1 meter cable I will list on Agon.  
Honest opinions on my two picks of loudspeakers
I have the Revel Performa F228BE which are a little easier to push than Revel Studio or Ultima at 90 dB sensitivity vs 87 which is a pretty significant difference and they sound outstanding. I like to listen loud also, I have an SPL meter and can ... 
I'm not even quite sure how to phrase my question, but here it goes...
If you have a really good DAC it doesn't matter as much. I have a Benchmark DAC and play HiRes 24/192 files, DSD files, Tidal / Tidal Masters and CDs and some 16/44 files and 24/96 files sound soundcbetter than 24/192 It depends on quality of init... 
SS Amp Designer by Reputation
Mark  Levinson 532h is outstanding,  great midrange ranked as about the best and will drive anything with ease. You can find on Agon for just over $3,000 Used and will be worth it. Their reputation is outstanding.   
Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC
Martin-anderson ,   Buy a Bluesound Node2 and a great dac like Benchmark 3 DAC for about $2,000.00 which is a Stereophile Class A/ A+ recommended product and as good a DAC as the PS Audio. There are other good standalone streamers, the software an... 
Focal Electra BE series
One thing I love too about Revels is the flat, natural frequency response and I can push them to 95-100db if I want  with absolutely no breakup.  
Focal Electra BE series
Yes. I heard Kanta 2 and a similar priced Dynaudio at a dealer. Liked to Dyns a little better than Focal but close. Dyns harder to push and lower power handling and the Revel F228be offered everything with exception of that Dynaudio soft dome twee... 
Focal Electra BE series
Just to followup and thanks for all the responses!I went with the Revel Performa F228be and I couldn't be happier! Love the open very smooth midrange, voices are liquid as heck. Treble extended and sweet and great bass, very resolving and articula... 
Mark Levinson 326s vs Ayre K5xeMP
I like neutral sound considering gear listed with Revel F228be's speakers, Cardus Clear interconnects and Clarus power AC cables. Using Kimber Kable speaker cable.  
Mark Levinson 326s vs Ayre K5xeMP
Hk_fan andv@bar81. Thanks for the replies. Is the ML 326s closer to the new Ayre KxR Twenty than the K-5xeMP I have now, meaning a good upgrade ? You mentioned ML house sound, are there big difference in sound between Ayre and ML like neutrality, ... 
Record cleaning and care
Well the pops and clicks I'm hearing sound from more like dirt or static as I can't see scratches with the naked eye in particular. Some are brand new records, some are old but in very good shape with appear no scratches. I have an EAT C Major wit... 
Record cleaning and care
So does anyone use a ultrasonic cleaner and does it just do a much greater job and remove all ticks/pops or at least 95% or more??