aberyclark

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How much does volume matter when breaking in amps and cables?
Tcatch, that’s a good question. I guess one could purchase cheap xlr/rca adaptors for breaking in.  
PS Audio or Ayre?
I replaced a Rogue RP-5 for the BHK Pre. Big difference IMO. Much smoother, wide soundstage. The RP-5 always seemed to have a touch of harshness. My ZU speakers are super efficient and revealing, The BHK Pre is perfect 
How far have ss amps really come in the last twenty years?
Which component is further along? Speakers or Amps? Would the best speaker, cost no object, in the world show any shortcomings of the best, cost no object, amplifier in the world? Or vise versa?  
NAD M50.2
So the NAD M50.2 msrp is $2500 and it does NOT support DSD? I say that is fine for a $500 Bluesound Node, however, for this level, DSD should be supported. Is the M50.2 just a fancier Bluesound Node? 
Lumin T2 impressions?
I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a D2 yesterday. However, I am going wait just a bit and go for the T2. After chatting with a few people, including Peter at Lumin, The T2 has latest tech. Plus, in the future if needed, the ability to out... 
Lumin T2 impressions?
Good to know.  
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
How old is the current hardware model of the Direct Stream Dac?  
Help in choosing first higher ended dac?
Whats your opinion of the M700 monos? 
Lumin T2 impressions?
So once one gets the T2 set up properly, I can just use Roon software as I do now and just have the Lumin as a roon endpoint. No need, after initial set up or use for firmware updates, to use the Lumin app...correct?  
Lumin T2 impressions?
I'd be curious to heart the M2Tech vs the Brooklyn + 
Lumin T2 impressions?
Actually, i do not need the streaming part. The lumin would probably be overkill. The brooklyn + or the M2 Tech Young iii look interesting. Both have mqa and balanced outputs 
Lumin T2 impressions?
So ethernet would be a better way to connect vs usb?  What are the T2s going for?  Im only seeing EU pricing or Australia online.  
Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?
Tling58, you will not be sorry. The unit you are looking at looks to be real winner.  
Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?
I hooked up the Torus Tot Max today. What a great piece of gear. I had an oh so light buzz which is now gone. The unit is 50lbs and built like a tank. Plenty of space between outlets so all plug sizes work easily. Extremely snug connections. You h... 
I want a streamer
I use to have a Bluesound Node 2 and was very happy. I since got rid of it since ROON has Qobuz. I just go direct USB to my dac. The internal DAC of the Node2 is excellent for the price. I believe Bluesound and NAD are pretty tight, so maybe some ...