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| any current integrated amps in market have great dacs? Linn makes several excellent DAC/ Integrated amps. They also offer a number of customizable options to upgrade the sound (many of which you can do after a bit of time when your resources are replenished. Did I mention that the design is beauti... | |
| High end speakers at low volume I have a similar situation to what you described, especially for the need to mostly listen at low volumes. After a lot of trial and error (including several Klipsch models and Zu Dirty Weekends), I finally tried Wilson. Used the Tune Tots for a ... | |
| Reliability of Dan D'Agostino equipment I have had a Progression Integrated Amp in my primary system for about a year. I have had no issues or problems at all. I recently attended an event where there was a rep from D’Agostino, DCS and Wilson. The D’Agostino rep gave me his card as... | |
| Looking at best option for 20-25k for DAC Streamer combo I vote for the DCS Bartok. At least in my system (D’Agostino integrated amp and Sabrina X speakers, the Bartok was more revealing and had a better soundstage than the usual suspects in this price point. the optional headphone amp is good but ... | |
| Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed? Robert1976 - Perhaps you might audition the DCS Vivaldi (either with or without the Master Clock and/or Upsampler). I recently made the upgrade and found it to be free of harshness and offers tremendous detail and richness. | |
| D'Agostino Progression Integrated Amp Hate auto corrupt. Nordost cables (not “Nordstrom”) | |
| D'Agostino Progression Integrated Amp Sabrina X speakers and Nordstrom Frey cables all around plus a PS Audio Direct Stream Power plant 15 | |
| D'Agostino Progression Integrated Amp I just bought the Precision Integrated Amp. Trading up from a Linn integrated amp as the D’Agostino is just a fuller and smoother sound with much more refined and detailed mid frequency response. Running with a DCS Bartok DAC and Wilson Audio s... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream DAC w/Roon Nucleus + vs. Auralic Vega G1 I ended up with the PS Audio Direct Stream DAC. There have been 1 or 2 firmware updates since I purchased it to help keep it current. I am pleased with my choice and expect to stick with it for a while | |
| Seeking lower cost alternatives to Berkeley Audio Design Alpha USB converter I have had good success with the Matrix Audio SPDIF. Thumbs up for build quality, SQ and valuegood luck | |
| PS auido Direct stream Dac Cambridge makes some terrific DACs for the money. An easy step up would include the Cambridge CSX V2. About $1,100 new but also readily available in lightly used condition for $600 to $650. Virtually all the $1500 to $2,000 DACs mentioned abov... | |
| PS auido Direct stream Dac Thumbs up on the PS Audio Direct Stream DAC. I bought mine as a trade up from a Mytek Brooklynn DAC and found it a significant step up. ThePS Audio DACs are often available through The Music Room at about half price and, given that the firmware ... | |
| Roon ready Music Streamer with I2S digital output? I decided to go with the Magna Ultra as a temporary hold over. When the new PS Audio server is released I will see if it actually allows the use of Roon. If so, I expect to trade up for it. However if PSA intends to force use of their closed sy... | |
| Roon ready Music Streamer with I2S digital output? Thank you fuzztone | |
| Musica Pristina A Cappella III Streamer ? RDOCis your DAC a PS Audio DirectStream by any chance? I am looking for a streamer with I2S digital output that will work with my PS Audio DAC and am concerned about compatibility.thanks |