troutki50

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Why do some think "music" (not gear, trading, etc.) is the ultimate end?
Why do imagine a small group of 30 to 50 year old dudes debating which "test tone" sounds best through random gear? 
A long harsh digital trip - final meter?
USB is not a bad choice for many DACs and setups. I have fibre to my home and shot out 3 DACs from my streamer and straight from my phone to them. Outside of the "most" critical listening, both werw very, very good with the biggest attribute being... 
What's your favorite boutique speaker maker
Interesting. I get an early Vandersteen vibe from that lineup. Would like to hear them. 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
Tomic...no worries. I have appreciated all of your feedback. I am far from retired but I am in a unique situation where I can set everything up like I am. I work 95% from home so I use my system every day. I hope to get these dialed in and then I ... 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
I am gonna run the Quatros with the outboard  crossovers for now. I realize I will be leaving money on the table but when I send my Rouges in to be upgraded I will get them set so I can run without the crossovers. For now though, I am gonna just p... 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
Once I get this all sorted I then have to go TT shopping! Ha! 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
Correct Tomic. The seller and I sorted it out. Live and learn.I am really excited to shoot out the Brick with the Codex. My entire cd collection was ripped to the highest quality FLAC files I could make and on my small "divorce rig" they sound gre... 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
Sorry...on the phone texting. So many typos 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
Hey Tom. I am gonna shoot out multiple DACs at once. The Codex, the Wavelength Brick and a Rega DAC-R.The brick has me most intrigued from a design standpoint. I tend to like things a the warm side and my Streamer is a bit more bright snd forward ... 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
I really loved the synergy with your Ayre rig. So far, the Codex is universally praised for about any set up it seems. If I dont care for it...I wouldnt lose much $ wise as they are sought after. 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
My headphone uses a Schitt Valhalla and its pretty wonderful  
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
Hey man! No worries...life has been a roller coaster so finally treating myself. I live about an hour and a half from you on a lake. Would love to have you out once I get everything.Any thoughts on a DAC for my streamer? As an Ayre guy I figure yo... 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
Joey54...you are the second person to reccomend the Codex. If you have it now, can you mention what you compared it against before choosing it? Thanks! 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
So now that I had to take a little over a grand out of my budget, I am looking for advice and suggestions on a Dac to go from my Cocktail.audio XD50 to my pre. I have a Rega Apollo CDP but I have fallen in love with the streamer.Any thoughts?  :) 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
No wories chief! Tomic...once Inget everything in I may take you up on some help. I dont have a perfect room but am a bachelor so have some freedom. Ha!