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Proper DAC Upgrade for my modest system.
I have the RME ADI-2 DAC and it really is a fantastic unit. I tested it against some DAC's at twice and 3X the price and the RME beat them all. Price and feature set is unbeatable. Plus there are features on this DAC you won't find in most DAC's. ... 
Sorry redundant Best DAC under 600.
Topping full balanced DAC and Headphone Amp. 
What am I missing streaming music with a Node 2i
I added an RME ADI-2 DAC to my Blusound. The SQ went up a few notches. The DAC in the Bluesound is okay but you'll get more w/a quality outboard DAC. 
Looking for suggestions on best small footprint speaker under $4K
I own Aerial 5T’s and they are a terrific speaker. I’m running them w/a Bryston 2.5 SST2 and a Luxman CL38U SE Tube preamp. For a Floor stander I'd look at the Spendor A-6 or a a bit over your budget the Spendor A-7. 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
On A Higher Note was the US distributor. Luxman is handling the account. When Luxman took over many of the prices dropped some as much as $5000. What you see from On a Higher Note is his back stock. Good prices but you can't order new Luxman gear ... 
good hifi store in Bay Area
Looking at the Music Lover's Speaker line up they do sell the Paradigm Persona's. IMHO they have it all over the B&W's. At my dealers he had a very nice compact system for a small to Medium room. The Persona Monitors and the Naim Atom. Doesn't... 
Q for any Luxman L-509X owners
I know the dealer that Greggnh was talking about. And to intimate that John the owner doesn't know what he's doing is laughable. I've been dealing w/him for about 25 years. He's one of the top KEF and Paradigm dealers in the country. Paradigm last... 
Mytek Brooklyn overkill?
Save some money and check out the RME ADI2 DAC. Excellent pro audio DAC built in Germany. 
DAC chips
It's all about how the DAC was designed. Don't get hung up on the chip. You can get a poorly designed DAC w/the flavor of the month DAC chip and put it up against an older cheaper DAC chip that is properly designed and it will win every time. Comp... 
Are DAC's overpriced?
Maybe the new Nagra DAC just $65,000. 
Proclaim Audioworks
Saw John today and he said the pair he has is a single crossover. Give him a call on the amp. He said he sold about 11 pairs of these speakers. Always found these speakers amazing on how they adapt to various rooms. The baas and sound stage are so... 
Proclaim Audioworks
Not sure. I'll ask him when I stop over. 
Curious about running a tube pre into a SS integrated
I'm running a Luxman CL38U SE w/a Bryston 2.5 SST2 amp w/excellent results. I agree separates could be the answer. 
Proclaim Audioworks
Heard your speaker many times at Audio Video Therapy in Nashua NH. An amazing speaker. W/it's unique build you can fit it in almost any room. John has a demo pair at his store. 
Preamp Choice... a hard call for me.
A couple of DAC's you could consider. At the Budget end the Topping D-50 DAC at around $249. At the upper end the RME ADI-2 DAC. Also has balanced out and has an excellent headphone output. Supports both standard over ear and IEM head phones. Made...