dldennis

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DAC recommendation in 5 to 10K range
My system has the PS Audio DirectStream DAC which is great, although they have made it clear that there are no more software upgrades in the pipe. It didn’t really wow me until I paired it with their preamp BHK signature which I probably wouldn’t ... 
American Made Audio Products
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Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9e6fa-ps-audio-directstream-dac-da-converters here is one on sale here on AG for $3900. i have one of these; it is the cornerstone of my system. with the frequent os upgrades it is like having a new component e... 
Cover songs that are better than the originals.
I love Eva CassidyI prefer her _Songbird_ to Christine McVie’sBut my favorite _Over the Rainbow_ is by Impellitterihttps://youtu.be/fsebbb_xTtQ 
Might try a tube preamp
My system *finally* all came together when I added the PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp. It has a tube input stage and MOSFET output. It is very “tubey” sounding, to my ears, anyway. I love the warmth and cohesiveness it brings. My amps are PSA BHK m... 
Best Songs To Sing In The Car To Embarrass Your Kids
Frank Zappa - Dinah Mo’ Hum (okay, I would never actually play that with my kid in the car!)Queen - We Will Rock You (Fat Bottom Girls would also do nicely)Kiss - Rock and Roll All Night or Shout it Out Loud 
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
+1 alucard19, total agreement on Anthem. There are several Canadian high-end audio manufacturers, I believe NAD and PSB are also based out of Canada. Don’t forget PS Audio for high-quality amps; their BHK tube hybrid monos are outstanding (althoug... 
Captain Crunch decoder ring for findind audiophile quality CD recordings
Loudness Wars website referenced above - http://dr.loudness-war.info. Search for the recording you are interested in and make note of the UPC and date released (in general, dynamic range began to suffer after 1998). Take that info to eBay or Disco...