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Thoughts on SHIIT Gungnar DAC
@Tonkay,Don't you like the their names?I like the names Schiit uses for their equipment. Nothing wrong with it. 
Why so few balanced phono inputs?
van de Hull and RCM offer balanced inputs on their phono amps. 
Lumin D1, has anyone heard it?
Thank you for your post. Between the A1 and the D1 is the T1. Personally I am hoping to find a good deal on a secondhand T1.First I was a bit hesitant about a 1 box (dac+steamer) solution. But the Lumin line seems really good. I did look at the Li... 
Raidho D1's and recommendations for amplifiers
If it was my money money I would have a look at a Pass Labs XA amps, Octave, or Aavik U-300.Today I heard the Aavik U-300 with all Ansuz cabling and Raidho X-3 it sounded great. But I might prefer a tadd more warmth, Class A amps Pass or Symphonic... 
Triplanar vii - upgrade tonearm and ic wiring
Is the triplaner an 12" arm? 
Best Minimalist DAC?
I'll be following this thread. Since I'm also on the lookout for a new DAC. My max budget would be around 1500. So no Lampisator for me.What I want is:at least 2 inputs, USB and Coax or BNChigh resolution PCM 24/192What I do not want ispre amp fun... 
Lampizator question
The big is about 10k euro as well. That's a lot of money for a DAC. 
Dynavector DV-507 Mk II ?
I bought the 507mk with my SAC Girati Grande. I couldn't be happier. 
Best copy of Wish You Were Here
I have two versions:http://www.discogs.com/Pink-Floyd-Wish-You-Were-Here/release/3217266http://www.discogs.com/Pink-Floyd-Wish-You-Were-Here/release/3982560Neither is great, but I'm not going to pay lots of €€€ for a record. 
Reed Muse 3C turntable
Stingray any turntable in this price range can be considered esoterica. I have heard the Reed Muse 3C turntable, albeit it was only for a few minutes. It was a wonderful experience. If I were to have that kind of money it would be on the top of my... 
favorite phono cartridge
I do not own one. But If I were to chose then a Van Den Hul the Crimson would be a contender. Or a Clearaudio Gold finger. Both well out of my budget. 
Review--RCM Sensor 2 Prelude Phono Preamplifier
Thank you for your review. I was not aware there is a version 2 now. I own a the stock non-Furetech version 1Has the 2 become more expensive? I do not know what the US prices are. I paid about 1500 euro for my version 1. Dependent on the price of ... 
New Bookshelf speakers u love 3k to 6k
Best bookshelfs that I have heard in this price range:Totem Mani-2or secondhand, Dynaudio Special 25, C1 
currently own a vpi scout, looking to upgrade
My first turntable was a Rega P25 with Lyra Dorian cart. I sold the Rega bought an VPI Scout (original model). That was a major upgrade. The bass, dynamics, detail level, all improved greatly. However last few years I heard some really great turnt... 
Cartridges in general
Do the current cartridge manufacturers fall into different schools of basic design. Or do most of the manufacturers follow the same design principle but just use a different execution?I am not talking about MM vs MI vs MC etc But say within MC car...