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maxdukecapone

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From B&W 804 D3 to Focal Sopra 2?
I’m running sopra 3’s with a 300B 18 watt and the top of the line Luxman M10X. the secret is a good power supply. Both sound awesome just different presentations.  
Shopping for a DAC at AXPONA
The DAC’S in the Esoteric XD series are real good too. If case you see some at the show.  
Component contributions to “sound stage”
For me personally  1 Speakers (speaker placement) 1a acoustic treatment 2 amp and preamp had about the same influence  3 upgraded to discreet DAC   Everthing else was minor compared to these.  
Aurender Model Choices
@willywonka  Very interesting! So I have a A 20 which is similar to the n200. I have it hooked via USB to an Esoteric K01 XD with a superior clock. To clarify Aurender says that it is then using the DAC clock correct?    That would make the upgr... 
Cable Break In for the Naysayers
Nevermind I see in the previous thread where it shorted from your cable to the Rel. I can see that happening easily. I moved my Sub cabling to the speaker end for less congestion.   
Cable Break In for the Naysayers
Are these the same cables where one just shorted out for no reason?  
Luxman leaves me wanting
I went from a Luxman 550 to a Luxman M10X and now have both the M10X and an @aricaudio 300B pset. I’m chose it the 300b almost every time for just that better midrange vocals. I could not believe the M10X could be approved on but I’m leaning on ev... 
Tube Integrated Amp Recommendation
+plus one @aricaudio  https://aricaudio.com/tube_gear.php    
Cary vs Raven
If your choice is leaning forward tube amps do yourself a favor and a take a few seconds to look at @aricaudio. I could not be more satisfied with the sound, look and customer service.  Take a look at my profile pic.  
Help With New Preamp Decision
@jc4659  Thank you for the kind remarks! Aric gets an A+ for customer service as well. I have over 50 emails to him and he returned everyone of them. I had so many questions because I was brand new to tubes and he took the time to make sure I kne... 
Help With New Preamp Decision
I am extremely pleased with my @aricaudio Motherload XL! Take a look at my system pics. It is replacing a $15k Luxman c900 preamp. The 300B Pset amp is a winner as well!  
Tube preamp for pass labs ?
@mesch  Focal Sopra 3   
Tube preamp for pass labs ?
@mesch  The motherlode XL and Custom 300B Pset My plan is to have the motherland go to both the 300B and my Luxman M10X. At least until I decide the M10X is not needed.😁  
Tube preamp for pass labs ?
@mesch   https://aricaudio.com/tube_gear.php   I have some amps coming!  
How long does it take your tube amp to warm up?
@ozzy62  So your Aric warms up fast?