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Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I am sure its a great sounding DAC. All their stuff at its price point is good stuff and they have the best name no doubt. Its funny though I have not heard much about anyone modding a Bricasti though? I think Brian did most of that himself... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I love it I caught a rash when I stated I liked my Bricasti better than the new Lampi. 
Clayton Audio Class A amps. Need amp advice
SoixThank you so much for your feedback and kind words. I really appreciate it :). It's been a work in progress for sure and I can't wait to get them here and all set up. I have tracking numbers for the amps and the speakers are going out today so... 
Clayton Audio Class A amps. Need amp advice
Hi Jmcgrogan2Thanks so much for the response!An acquaintance of a former co-worker friend was kind enough to let us listen to them but they were the last / older version of the Saadhana speakers sometimes labeled as the V2. I also got to hear the ... 
Clayton Audio Class A amps. Need amp advice
Guys - Thanks so much for all of the great advice, ideas and feedback! Really - great stuff and I appreciate it! Well Here We Go - talk - about doing a total 360 - and going in a total other direction. I am one of those guys that reads a lot and l... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
SbankThanks for the advice! Any idea where to get a pick noise download? That's a good idea! 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Hey Jon Good idea. I am going to have to try this! I have wanted to try this type of vibration control mod.Hey guys: I just pulled the trigger on new speakers and amps to take full advantage of my Bricasti. I was struggling to find the right amps ... 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
Yes my dealer is 4 hours away and I only have one day off a week. Not gonna get to hear them all. He says to go with the Eclipse SE or the Perspective. I was leaning toward Evolution before... 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
Hey guys my dealer just called me and told me he just took in a pair of Joseph Audio Perspective speakers. He said they blew him away and thinks they are better than all of the above SF except maybe the Evolution's but has much better bass and mor... 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
Aolmrd1241,Thanks for that... My dealer has made me some great offers on the Sonus Fabers. I have some trades and with them here is the price difference on the difference models. I am pretty sure if I go with Sonus Faber it will be the Sonus Faber... 
Clayton Audio Class A amps. Need amp advice
What do you guys think about the guy that builds the Hypex Ncore amps James Romeyn. They seem like a great deal and are pretty much the same as the $4800 Thor from Merrill just without the fancy case. If these sound the same or almost as good as t... 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
I would love that all world TAD CR1 but out of my range. I was offered a decent deal in the great looking Tannoy DC10A. I love the look also. Do these sound like the Sterling. Is there a chance these are superior to Caramel and Magico S1 or Sonus ... 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
I had thought a bit about the Tannoy but never heard them. These Sterling are a available for great prices. Are they really at the same level as Sonus, YG, Magico, Focal and the like? I love idea of the of coax driver. My speakers now have a coax ... 
Clayton Audio Class A amps. Need amp advice
Sbank / SpencerNo doubt - I agree :) !!! 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
Ebm: Nada Yet - kinda leaning toward YG Caramel or Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution. The dealer offered me the same deal as the Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution on the Sonus Faber Eclipse SE with my trades. He said the updated SE model uses the same t...