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Top music streamer for 2019? Aurender N10’s?
Antipodes are worth a listen. 
Chord DAVE, any lesser Chord DAC come close?
I submit everyone has different preferences and individual components have to be taken in context with the "whole" system. I've owned several DACs and don't hear the leanness that some refer to with the Dave in my system. I don't think there is a ... 
Paradigm Persona series
I submit there is a difference between a dealer providing discounts and a company. I know dealers that discount prestigious brands, but I don't recall any prestigious brands announcing a discount on a current product.  
Chord DAVE, any lesser Chord DAC come close?
astelmaszek,I sent you a PM.  
Chord DAVE, any lesser Chord DAC come close?
astelmaszek,There are no absolutes in Audio,  only preferences. Although I know several people that absolutely loves the M-scaler, I prefer the sound of the Dave by itself.  
Chord DAVE, any lesser Chord DAC come close?
Every system is different. I've compared the Hugo TT mk2 with the M-scaler to the Dave in my system. I prefer the Dave and kept it. 
Paradigm Persona series
maplegrovemusic,"Going on a forum that is discussing a speaker I don't like is a waste of time and a disservice to that company products .", but then you post, "The vandersteens sound like a blanket is covering the tweeters." I don't own Vanderste... 
Paradigm Persona series
It's so funny to read comments from people who regularly trash other components, get so upset that some don't prefer Paradigm Personas. There are no absolutes in audio, only preferences!   
Paradigm Persona series
ctsooner,I agree with your post. I’ve listened to Paradigm 7Fs and didn’t care for them, but I can understand why some may love them. I just think it’s silly for Dave to keep repeating how Paradigm’s benefit from the "right" components being conne... 
Chord Dave Replacement
The other thing I've learned about the Chord Dave is it can sound very different depending on the interconnect and/or power cord used. 
Chord Dave Replacement
hgeifman,I don't know if your question is directed to me or not? If so, I've never directly compared the two; therefore it would be unfair to answer your question. 
Chord Dave Replacement
nitewulf,No, not anymore. I listened to a couple other DACs and decided to keep what I have. 
Chord Dave Replacement
It doesn’t get too hot to touch. I can leave my hand on it as long as I want to. 
Shunyata Sigma Speaker Cables and Interconnects
I tried the Sigma interconnect and speaker cables. I like the tonality, but to my ears, in my system, the images are bloated. 
Kef Blade or Kef Blade Two for bigger room
" I like the giya 1 and 2, but I was never moved the same way the blades emotionally swept me." Your statement is proof that we all hear things differently. I've listened to KEF Blades and Vivid Giya 1s and to my ears that Vivid's are on a totall...