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Upgrade from BluNode 2i with a new DAC or Integrated Streamer DAC?
More good suggestions from siox.  Coincidently my 2nd DAC was the Pontus II after the Ares II.  I also upgraded the power supply on my Node with a LPS.  Going that route or something similar will be a huge improvement over what you currently are u... 
Upgrade from BluNode 2i with a new DAC or Integrated Streamer DAC?
I’m your age and did what you’re thinking about a few years ago. I also sold my vinyl system and now stream exclusively. First, don’t doubt your hearing ability unless your Dr. has told you otherwise. While I know I don’t hear as well as I did whe... 
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
And if my post makes no sense now it’s because you just edited yours.  Now I have really no idea what you are talking about.  But that’s ok.  Just enjoy the music.  
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
@audio_is_subjective64 not quite sure what we are debating here.  My point since posting initially was to say that I didn’t think my Class D amps sounded like or as good as my tube amps.  If you’re certain it has something to do with synergy, my s... 
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
@tvad “Nevertheless, I believe AGD Productions GAN amps (and I suspect Atma-Sphere GAN amps as well), are worthy of recommendation and audition.” I agree that they are worthy of audition.  I quite liked the AGD amps when I heard them at CAS this y... 
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
@tvad The three Class D amps that did not meet my expectations were AGD, Orchard and Atma-sphere, the 3 amps brought up by the OP.  I currently own A/S OTL and Conrad Johnson amps and recently sold some Pass amps all of which I am comparing to.  O... 
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
Just commented on your too heavy to lift thread. Do yourself a favor and just find the right amp. I went the GAN Class D route and now sorry other than it will probably be my summertime amp. It just amazes me how to some people they sound like tub... 
Handling Heavy Amps
I’m in the same boat as you.  Tried the Class D route but now sorry I did.  You’re probably looking at several thousand dollars for your new amp.  Hire someone if your dealer won’t do it, buying used or need to move it again.  Feeling pain for may... 
Denafrips Terminator 2 bs. ?
Buy a used Terminator plus like your friend has instead of a new (standard) Terminator 12th.  They are about the same price and a much better value.  
JJ preamp tubes - repeated problems
JJ’s have proven to be the most unreliable and poorest sounding tubes I’ve used in any of my tube electronics.  ymmv.  “Twilight era of tube amps”.  I guess only time will tell.  My money is on tubes.  
Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k
The Cardas high speed USB should be a nice improvement over what is packaged with the streamer.  Also keep in mind that both the cable and Venus need to break/settle in for a few hundred hours until you’re listening at full resolution.  Be patient... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
@atmasphere I am not necessarily disputing you. It’s an observation on my part based on the Class D amps that I have either owned, or listened to in my systems.  My point here is the more I listen to Class D amps and the more I read comments or ta... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
I find the comments regarding Class D amps lacking “soul” very interesting when compared to good Class A or AB SS amps and tube amps. I recently purchased some Class D mono blocks to be used in lieu of tubes during the summer and could not describ... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
@bluethinker Check out the thread about the Coda 5.5.  I’m not personally familiar with Coda but they get a lot of very good press.  Also, weight and heat wise seem to be right on the line of what may be manageable for most people.  The comments r... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
@bluethinker Remembering what led up to your purchase of the CJ amp, I think as you’ve already found you’ll be hard pressed to do better than the CJ amp you already have and your Dynaudio Heritage Specials.  That is assuming you’re getting enough ...