dragon_vibe

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Suggestions on Better Server Setup than Mac Mini
Build your own, Buy the Clock Cards, USB Cards from SOTM. Use HDPlex Power Supply, Optimise the computer as best as you can. Alot of info on computeraudiophile site. I did this and it outclass my 10K Server. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Playback Design has the Syrah Server, its a optimised computer. This is something you should look into. SOTM makes great gear and some of the other companies use their parts internally. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I have had a few Ready made Server/network players. Decided on building my own Using HDplex Power Supply and Sotm Cards, Turned out to be better than my 10K Of the shelf network player. Sold that and now have 2 I use.  
Oppo UDP - 205
10K for a Dac using of the Shelf Chips?maybe look into Playback Design Merlot Dac, It runs circles arround my Oppo 205. 
I've decided to try Tubes
The M60 is a sleeping Giant. 
I've decided to try Tubes
I would recommend the Atma-Sphere M60 Amps, Change the Stock Tubes to better 6SN7 Such as RCA or Ken RAD. You can thank me later :-) 
What are the more subtle sounding tube preamps?
Atma-Sphere MP3 with All Upgrades. OR the Atma-Sphere MP-1I have both :-) I owned a tons of other manufactures Audio gear before settling on these as the destination to my heaven. May god bless you on the same path :-) 
Atma-sphere amps best power tubes
OK i ordered 36 RCA Power Tubes for the Nirvana Amplifier Ralph has yet to post on his site HAHA.Soon as i get them will start on pre-conditioning and use the M60 instead.Will report back. They being shipped over from USA to Asia. So hopefully the... 
6sn7 tubes for Atma Sphere amp
This is a super old Thread if possible I would like to revive it? 
Can upgraded power cords help my setup?
The Neotech NES 3001 Speaker Cable which is 8AWG is what i use for my Power Cables Re-terminated properly with few diffrent connectors. 
Can upgraded power cords help my setup?
make your own, their is no special magical spells being used by companies that can claim the one you made at home is inferrror. USe good quality cable, good connector and terminate it correctly.  
Best high-efficiency speaker under 10K
Classic Audio Loudspeakers, T3.4 Project Field Coil, If you could push your budget. The Music Floats in the air. 
Integrated amp recommendation for B&W 805 D3 (Peachtree, Parasound, Hegel, Schiit?)
I also agree with the above Forum Opinion. I used to be a regular poster their not anymore. I find the crowd too aggressive in pushing their agendas and marketing products. Specially the 20,000 Plus HT Equipment Threads. That Forum is also now run... 
Do Mono Block amps provide better sound ??
Personally I prefer Mono-block setups and feel they usually (Not ALWAYS) perform better. 
Integrated Amplifier with the Good Bass and Extended Highs
I usually make my own intergrated by sticking the power amp chassis to the pre-amp and sending the XLR Cable into the chassis by cutting out a hole. This way you get the best of both worlds.