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There are actually 2 seperate hobbies here.
100% music side. 
Luxman 509X vs Mc452 + preamp
I recently looked at the tech of the PS Audio DS with Bridge (have heard this many times). I have had other DAC's with volume controls and was never happy as with a dedicated analog preamp. The PS Audio CEO has gone on and stated that the DS sound... 
Luxman 509X vs Mc452 + preamp
A few preamps that I am looking into instead of the c900u (to lower cost) are:1) SimAudio Moon 390 network player (cost and features are attractive)2) Mola Mola Makua supposed to sound great with the m900u 3) Anthem STR preamp which has DSP and su... 
Luxman 509X vs Mc452 + preamp
@eziggy I had the same reaction to listening to the 509x and then the m900u. A shame from my wallet that I heard the m900u since I would have been more than content with the 509x. 
GIK Acoustics in home consulting - Los Angeles in May
I did my GIK treatments using photos and measurements. The GIK tech was in Atlanta and I was on the West Coast. Best audio investment I have made so far. 
Moderately priced audio
I had the AudioEngine 2 speakers as my MAIN and only system for 5 years. Yikes, those were not fun music times but at least I had music. I was space and noise constrained living very close to the ocean. I am away from the ocean now with more space... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Tidal: Lux Prima - Karen O / Danger MouseLove this disk and have a lot of love for Karen O's singing. 
Canadian Preamp+DAC+Streamer Faceoff
Thanks, appreciated your informed opinion on this. The reason I am getting the Persona 3F (from my local Santa Barbara dealer) was triggered by your posts. I will get back in touch with you when I get ready to spend some dough..  
Canadian Preamp+DAC+Streamer Faceoff
Thanks for the feedback, especially the NAD and Anthem comparison. I have been discussing with one of your customers the Code #8. He has given it great reviews to me. He also owns the Anthem STR preamp and also likes it with the CODA #8. He was al... 
Lyngdorf TDAI-3400
@mifanning Curious to what you consider a non-private sale? 
Your favourite Rush albums?
When I was in high school RUSH filmed the video for Subdivisions in my school. I used to be an uber geek who would point out my school locker in the video. I don't think the girls were impressed by that. Remember videos. 
Your favourite Rush albums?
I love Clockwork Angels. Saw them in Vegas for that tour and was hooked on the disk.  
Moderately priced audio
Listed below are some great sounding audio components that I owned or have heard in the recent past. Not the very best but seriously good, especially compared to 20 years ago. Comparably priced products I owned 20 years ago do not come to the leve... 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
A question for you PS Audio DS owners. I think I knew the answer to the a few years ago but want to double check.Can you connect an Ethernet wire to the DS bridge II and then stream from a computer using ROON? I currently have a microRendu Etherne... 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
@a1uc  Nice post, very interesting. I recently heard the Luxman m900u and the c900u with TAD ME1 speakers. I just loved it, so much so that the m900u will be the amp I get. I am hesitant to spend on the Luxman c900u preamp because this system is f...