mrkoven

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Uptone EtherRegen
droberson02, isn't audiosciencereview actually the opposite of pseudo science? They're actually quantifying w/ measurements, or at least attempting to, while the other camp's argument is "well it sounds better to my ears you cant measure emotion e... 
Lumin U1 vs Lumin U1 mini + sbooster?
Is sbooster a safe mod to do on the U1 mini? Doesn't it void warranty 
Looking for recommendations for a 'warm' sounding DAC
warm = R2R generally speakingaqua, rockna, msb, denafrips, etc 
Looking for best streamer without DAC under $3500
Lumin U1 Mini is hard to beat for the price. 
Aurender VS Innuos
I had the Zenith Mk3 for a couple month, downsized to a Lumin U1 Mini. Don't really hear much difference. The small Lumin is quite a good value. 
Step down transformers detrimental to SQ?
@erik_squires Thanks for the tip that is an amazing price...Thanks all this has been informative. 
Step down transformers detrimental to SQ?
Thanks for the acupwr link.And @erik_squires yes well I haven't purchased yet but eyeing a Luxman from Japan off eBay.. good guess! :) 
Step down transformers detrimental to SQ?
@bsmg I was under impression that I need a step down because the voltage from my wall is higher than the amp spec. So it takes 120V down to 100V for amp intake? I could be wrong though. I've never used a transformer.@millercarbon Are you sure I ca... 
Are DAC's overpriced?
I used to think DACs made little difference until I tried the Chord DAVE. Whether it's overpriced... well, that comes down to your own financial situation as ultimately value is subjective and cost is relative. 
The best used, high quality moniter $1000 budget
fritz carbon 7's a bit over your budget, but well worth it, definitely a giant-killer otherwise check out ascend sierra-1's for under $1000 
B&W 805D stands? Experience?
go with a VTI stand and fill it with stand, best bang for buckhttp://www.racksandstands.com/VTI-DF-Series-Speaker-Stands-DF-VI1045.html 
Finally saved 3000 what is a good setup.
go with fritz carbon 7 monitors and spend the rest on an integrated, krell is what i used, it'll be the best bang for your buck, the carbon 7's are giant killers 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
some pics of my M-Lore, im liking the satin white finish, cabinet quality is pretty good considering the pricegot it hooked up to a decco2, as for the sound, i'll have to post some thoughts later on, after more listeninghttp://i44.tinypic.com/2yvq... 
Totem speakers and others that I should consider?
+1 to sleepless, ive had the forests in the past and they are relatively bright speakers, listening fatigue was an issue for me as well, totem makes good speakers in general but the forest is overrated/overpriced imo 
Need efficient floor-stander for 2a3
tekton s-lore