mr_m

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Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative?
Consider the Eversolo DMP-a6. It is a streamer wirh an on board Dac, but what it does sonically just as a streamer makes it worth it's $859 asking price. IMO  
DAC contest: Border Patrol Sei or Chord Qutest?
Seems ro me you got some pretty direct answers.  
DAC contest: Border Patrol Sei or Chord Qutest?
OP.  Ok, fair enough. A comparison between the Border Patrol and I assume the Chord Cutest, wouldn't prove much because those two dacs are so different sounding from one another it would be hard to make a fair comparison. Notice I said different s... 
DAC contest: Border Patrol Sei or Chord Qutest?
@cagma7 ,  Variety is the spice of life!  
DAC contest: Border Patrol Sei or Chord Qutest?
Denafrips Pontus ll Better than both. IMHO  
I Hate Moving
Your moving problems may be solved, but now you'll have to deal with the neighbor above you. He may not be in love with music as much as you are. Good luck...  
Best EXTERNAL DAC suggestions
I have no experience with Gold Lion tubes, but I'm sure they are great tubes based on reputation.  I think the CV 4003 tubes are military grade variants of the 12au7, but are essentially the same.   
Best EXTERNAL DAC suggestions
If you are looking for warmth and soundstage, put some NOS Mullard  12au7 tubes in that Rogue. I had a Rogue Pharaoh integrated and replaced the stock JJ tubes with the Mullards. This took the Pharaoh to another level. Warmth and 3D stage in spade... 
Anyone See Downside to an Ionizer blowing on Turntable?
I use a Hunt EDA brush, and while it cleans off all the lint and debris,  I agree it does little for static.  
Anyone See Downside to an Ionizer blowing on Turntable?
@jperry, Does that Ionizer work? I have a small arm with brush on the end that tracks the record just before the stylus. It has a wire connected to it's base and I have grounded at the other end. Long story short, it's useless for static. Might... 
Eversolo dmp A6 vs Master edition vs Z8
@burtlake  No. The Eversolo doesn't have i2s outputs.It has SPDIF, USB, optical, and HDMI digital outputs and single ended and balanced analog outs.  
Eversolo dmp A6 vs Master edition vs Z8
I have the standard Eversolo DMP-a6, and compared the coaxial output (SPDIF) to the USB output. Both cables were Audioquest Carbon, so that eliminated any differences you would hear from the cables geometry.  I thought the USB sounded a little cl... 
Stupid class A question
@Invalid, Regarding the Krell KSA 250. True, it was only class A up to 28 watts, but it still ran very hot even at idle.  
Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update
I have a Pontus ll that is 2years old now. Have not updated the firmware. I love it's sound. What the heck are micro distortions???  
DAC Under $3000
@macg19 , 60 year old NOS Mullard tubes will make "anything " sound good!