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2023 Florida Audio Expo Show Report
What was discussed was a proto he made for his friend.....using 8 inch drivers and even larger panels......There is no mention of TWO versions. Obviously, IF a version with 8s and larger panels were ever to be made....it would probably cost at lea... 
Does your IFi Zen Steam have Low Gain?
I assume you set the maximum volume at 100?  You can set the max volume, the start volume and the db per steps.  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
Hypex has a DIY preamp for around $1350 (you can have it assembled for you for $125 more.  Fully discrete op amps and regulators. Fine volume control so should work with all amps.  This is just now being released so I don't see any reviews yet but... 
VTV D300 Digital amp
Remove the speaker connectors from everything......I have not used speaker connectors in over 30 years. Your amp can drive headphones without resistors and junk. However, with a digital only volume control.....you will need a digital volume that h... 
Best DACs under $7,000.00
I stated earlier that dealers and manufacturers are NOT going to like this technology.. No matter how good it sounds with all the mods.......it is toooooo dang cheap to make any money off off. You cannot sell DACs, preamps, or normal heavy amps, n... 
VTV D300 Digital amp
I have ALWAYS (since the early 80s) heard a sonic change with every single thing I have done to the AC power inside a component..  To each his own.  What I did to the GaN 1 the other day was mind blowing....all it was....was purifying the AC going... 
VTV D300 Digital amp
sirnui, Way to go....you tweaky dude! You and I have the only VTV D300 amps in existence (more coming soon). Right now I am working up mods on the Peachtree GaN 1 (brother of D300). I will be doing the same mods to both amps. Please try some bet... 
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
mr_bill Yes, the mods should be done by this weekend and will be shown on my website. Yes, I have a VTV D300 here and will be doing the same mods to it. The more powerful module in the VTV amp would work better on Maggies.....but if you do not li... 
Best DACs under $7,000.00
Sorry, I was not talking about the power cord to the unit.....but the AC receptacle, switch, fuse, and wiring to the power supply board INSIDE the amp:....Eliminated the switch (already has a switch on the front panel), eliminated the fuse (alread... 
Best DACs under $7,000.00
verdantaudio,  Fired up a GaN1 here 2 days ago....and did not like it....it already had some hours on it.  Then I upgraded the AC power.....OMG....completely different amp....way more liquid and real.  I have three more mods to try and should hav... 
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
Did the first mod to the Peachtree.....OMG.....never heard such an improvement from just upgrading the AC power.  Three more mods to try....should have it wrapped up by this weekend some time. The VTV D300 has more power and should be better for ... 
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
mglik, How do they sound compared with the AGD Audion's?  
NEW QUALIO AUDIO IQ SPEAKERS REVIEW : REVELATORY ?!
For those interested in bi-amping using the GaN 1 and VTV digital amps and also making your own speakers (lots about making Qualio clones)......I just put up a page on my website to talk about all this and explain how to make your own speakers, et... 
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
For those interested in bi-amping using the GaN 1 and VTV digital amps and also making your own speakers......I just put up a page on my website to talk about all this and explain how to make your own speakers, etc.   http://tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/... 
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
Yes, and Yes.  Just tested that very combo tonight on the bench....played it through and old 15 inch woof to make sure it worked.  Tomorrow I finish the custom power supply for the IFI and fire up the stereo and let er rip.