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How rare is an audiophile
Also, Millennial here :)    main problem I've seen with my generation: they prioritize convenience over quality.  
How rare is an audiophile
@oddiofyl  - Depending on what you consider local:   -Goodwin's High End in Waltham is excellent and has been my go to. They're one of very few that has a Wadax setup alongside dCS gear + others (Shunyata, Spectral, MIT Cables, Avalon, Rockport,... 
2023 DAC comparison: MSB Select vs dCS Vivaldi Apex vs Wadax Atlantis Reference
Thank you for the input everyone.   @mikelavigne - I will read through your review.  @shkong78 - Didn't see that article. Goodwin's is my home store and I have been starting to compare the Vivaldi Apex   My baseline reference is for better or... 
New release - Shunyata Omega interconnects and speaker cables
@pops - I can't speak for the Shunyata Omega speaker cables yet, but I can compare Shunyata Sigma to MIT 2C3D Level 2: Both cable lines are excellent, but I think they go after separate things.    The Sigma: -Very open sound, nothing particular... 
New release - Shunyata Omega interconnects and speaker cables
@nyev - There are now Omega interconnects and speaker cables. From what I've seen online, they are big. No clue as to what they sound like.   I have an Omega AES cable I use to connect my streamer. If I were to use that as a reference point (com... 
New release - Shunyata Omega interconnects and speaker cables
Glad to hear someone posted something!   I believe all dealers were given a pair of speaker cables and interconnects to demo. The one near me is still breaking them in and I have some prospective arrangements to audition some in my home.   For... 
New release - Shunyata Omega interconnects and speaker cables
crickets...  
Lumin u1 or Aurender N10
I have a similar DAC (EMM Lab DV2). I hope I can give some good feedback based on my experience   -Short answer: I would say go for Aurender (reasons below)   -Long answer: I originally bought the Lumin U1 + External Power supply unit + Netwo... 
The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same?
Take a listen yourself.   $100 DAC - Audioquest Dragonfly Black $3000  - Goldnote DS10 $10000 - Meitner MA3 $30000 DAC - EMM Labs DV2 $105k - MSB Select $150k - Wadax Reference   I think the MA3 is the sweet spot. For the 100k DACS, you w...