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What is most important part of a system?
czarivey,If Alesis Masterlink is so good then why you using Mytek 192 DAC then? 
best speakers what do you think
Focal for me but ...Focal 1038BE is 9000 € and SF Venere S is 5500 €. Given the prices it would be more reasonable to compare 1038BE to SF Olympica II or III. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Thanks Jond!Frank,Thanks! I`m in Europe so shipping and customs are bit too much for a fuse.May I ask what fuses you suggest to change first? Amp, preamp or digital player? Can you please explain briefly the theory behind the aftermarket fuses and... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
wolf-garcia,Making a multiple accounts here is a piece of cake. So we newer know who is a dealer, promoter or a satisfied customer.  I`m actually also in your boat. I don`t buy that fuse + many other tweaks theory. But again.... I have never tried... 
What is most important part of a system?
There are so many variables that this equation is unsolvable.Different - expectancy, taste, room etc. etc. etc.........................But I suppose that most will agree that there are no point to buy an expensive source if you have a mediocre p... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Guys be calm and accept dissenting opinions :=))"audio-sadists" LMAO 
More discrete R2R Mulibit dacs.
George,I`m in Europe actually.Yes that`s exactly what I plan to do. PCM from TV to DAC via toslink. Interestingly I didn`t find OLED`s natural also and choose Philips 8 series instead. OLED`s seem too dark and artificial no matter what settings yo... 
More discrete R2R Mulibit dacs.
Hi George,I just ordered Ares for use with my TV. I`t will be interesting to see how it competes against my other digital. Never had discrete R2R before.  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
LOL:)) 75 pages and 2 years of debate over a fuse....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYByo7KPnwo 
Accuphase DP75V: does it still hold its own ?
You`re welcome Daniele!I agree that lower Marantz models are nothing special but these top players are absolutely from another world.Anyway if you`re going to buy Accuphase then I clearly suggest to pick DP75 over 75V and DP67 over DP500 or 510. T... 
Accuphase DP75V: does it still hold its own ?
Daniele,If you like single chassis and aesthetics are important I suggest to look at  Marantz SA-1 or SA7S1. Accuphase is dull and boring in comparison. I`ve had a lots of different Accuphase plus many other expensive players. Marantz top refere... 
What is most important part of a system?
bigkids, Of course, experiences will vary because they depend on so many different things. There`s no absolute truth. Different people, different experiences. I suspect that you`re premap sounds remarkably good. TVC for volume and no caps in th... 
Oppo Sonica DAC Expected this fall
Thanks drewportland!Seems that the new ES9038 chip has justified itself.Have you ever tried it with TV (opt out) as a source? 
What is most important part of a system?
IMO room/speaker interface and amp(s) to speaker interface. Agree these are fundamental things, but assuming these are ok, then my ranking is 1. speakers, 2. preamp, 3. source, 4. amp, 5. vibration control, cables etc. 
What is most important part of a system?
I respectfully disagree. Of course, it is critical that amp works well with your speakers and is powerful enough to properly control them, but the rest will not fall into place with this.Maybe I never had any bad amps in my system, but in my exp...