twodurdens

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What are your I2S cable recommendations?
@fthompson251 ... ... did you end up trying the DH Labs HDMI  cable between your Denefrips Hermes and your Venus II DAC? Did you hear a difference over the connection you were previously using? I have Hermes DDC connected via I2S, using a 1 m DH ... 
Suggestions for a good I2s cable $300-$400 range?
Jayto: Is your terminator analog out connected to a preamplifier, or an integrated amplifier?  
Suggestions for a good I2s cable $300-$400 range?
Thompson 251: I have a Denafrips Venus II 12th , & a Hermes on the way, How has your experience been with the Tubulus Argentus been like in your system?   
Dynamics and resolution...
Several posters seem to have a bias toward their choices,  in their systems.  ( full disclosure) I am a user of Shunyata power cables  on my  power amp, pre, and digital source. and subeoofer. I also use Venom interconnects between my source  and ... 
Value of a Proceed HPA3
Do you still have your proceed HPA 3 amp? I have moved to stereo from HT,  and am using 2 channels of a HPA 3. It sounds great and performs as new as far as I can tell. I am considering having it refurbished ( new caps, resistors etc). I am wonder... 
Better Cables.com
I have used bettercables.com for 17 years. I started with their IC's. Started with RCA, and moved to the XLR. I liked both over generic cables. I tried their blue truth ( silver clad copper) speaker cables. I am still using them. I moved past the ... 
PrimaLuna EVO 400 Pre- Can anyone comment?
I can't say if you would like the Primaluna evo 400 preamplifier. I can say that I love how it transforms the sound in my system, in my room.  My system has never sounded better.  I have used the evo 400 pre for 120 days, with a high current ss Am... 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
I have owned the PL EVO 400 preamp,  for 4 months. My system has never sounded better, to my ears. I also auditioned the Dialouge premium HP integrated. I sent it back, because if tube failure.  The unit performed great in my system. After sending... 
Primaluna EVO 300/400 Preamplifier owners - let's hear from you
I have invested 1/3 American. 40%  European 20% Chinese and 10% Japanese. After enjoying the music with my wife of 32 years this evening. She said best: The music sounds like a live performance in our home. I can hear the singer's breath! The Chin... 
Primaluna EVO 300/400 Preamplifier owners - let's hear from you
I have used Single ended and Balaced IC's with my Evo 400. The balanced perform much better in my system..I heard noise with the RCA, that disappears with the Balanced IC's. I am using Shunyata Venom digital RCA, and Shunyata Venom XLR with NAD c ... 
Primaluna EVO 300/400 Preamplifier owners - let's hear from you
I have been an Evo 400 preamp owner, for 2 mo's. It is is the best preamp I have ever owned, by a wide margin. I have owned 3 others. I use Shunyata PC's on my amp ( SS class AB) and the evo 400, and my source streamer ( Uses Shunyata black Mamba ... 
PRIMA LUNA AMPLIFIERS
Funny you ask. I have a love hate relationship. I absolutely love the sound.  I have been  solid state guy for 40+ years. Tried a PL Dialouge Premuim HP Integrated. Loved it. Blew a circuit in 30 days. Sent it back to Upscale, and replaced it w/ a...