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Bryston BDA-1 se dac
Still trying to find the source of this mod. If your out there shoot me an e-mail. Thanks 
Bryston BDA-1 se dac
Thanks, shot an email. 
Accustic Arts Tube Dac II or Berkley Alpha DAC
It's actually a great review. Beats the MBL! 
Bryston BDA-1 se dac
Can someone please indicate who is modding the BDA-1? A search produced no additional referenses to the mod. Thanks 
Accustic Arts Tube Dac II or Berkley Alpha DAC
You need a preamp. I have a Chord CPA 5000. Thanks Teejay. I purchased the AA Tube DAC II based in part on your excellent review. 
Phono stages belong to which tier?
First Tier Class A ASR Basis Exclusive 2010 or any prior versionNo question about it. 
What phono preamps are balanced
ASR Basis Exclusive , Balanced in and out. The latest version is great. 
New ASR Basis Exclusive 2010
REgarding the sound eveyone's results will differ but I've owned three generations of the Basis Exclusive and the new 2010 model is so far the best I've heard in my system. It's hard to describe but quiet/dynamic/neutral/ are the simplistic terms ... 
New ASR Basis Exclusive 2010
Mine has copper WBt's but I use the Balanced inputs only. 
New ASR Basis Exclusive 2010
You may be right. I'm very happy with the balanced inputs which I believe are high quality Neutrik AG inputs. 
New ASR Basis Exclusive 2010
Not a problem, I have a set of 9's also. The KW Monoblock's are probably a little on the cool side so the combination of the KW's and the 20T's is just right for me. Your probably right on the components mix. I run the 9's with a Chord CPA 3300 in... 
New ASR Basis Exclusive 2010
I'm not sure I'd call the 20T's warm but I'll try and not start an argument. That said I'd also never call the Basis Exclusive solid state sounding. While it's solid state it's most notable characteristic is it's neutrality, tight bass and pristin... 
Best Arm for Raven One?
I use a Dynavector 507 MKII on my Raven AC3 and it's a perfect compliment to the XV-1s cartridge. It was highly recommended by Jeff at HighWater Sound. 
New ASR Basis Exclusive 2010
The new unit has resistance settings for both balanced channels. Not to be confused with left and right channel but both positive and inverse signals on the balanced cable. Since I use balanced interconnects this was a big plus. You can now also g... 
New ASR Basis Exclusive 2010
5 hours later and here are my initial impressions:More extended top to bottom. Actually dialed my 20T's bass back to the neutral position. No other cartridge, table, cable or loading changes from my previous 2008 gold board edition. More air witho...