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Arc Ref 75se vs D'Agostino Momentum Stereo
Zoera,           There is definitely tube goodness between a tube pre and ss power, but even more with an all tube pre-power. There lies the problem. In my case, I wonder if it's enough. 
Arc Ref 75se vs D'Agostino Momentum Stereo
This is getting more interesting as my friend is willing to take on my ref 75se plus $$ of course. But he doesn't mind if I open it and do a real A/B between the ref 75se and the Dags Momentum instead of the Ref 110. 
Arc Ref 75se vs D'Agostino Momentum Stereo
Appreciate all the comments.randy-11,            Truthfully, I wish I could keep both. But I can't afford to because of a few more minor upgrades I would still like to do. And the wife is watching me like a hawk.keithr,          Yes, Arc did repla... 
Magico vs Kef vs B&W vs. VSA
Thanx for all the additional inputs. I currently have the VSA's VR 44's in my room. i don't think they'll be leaving .....period. 
Magico vs Kef vs B&W vs. VSA
    Thanx for all your inputs/replies. I was at the Magico dealer today to do a preliminary audition prior to a home one as I do not want to waste the dealers time as well as my own. Anyway, the S3's  were paired with a Vitus pre and a Vitus 50 wa... 
Esoteric K07 + Audio Research Dac 9 = Audio Research Cd 9
I did some experimentation and used a Line Magnetic 502 ca tube dac together with the Esoteric K07 as transport which  I totally forgot I had in in storage. Changed the stock tubes to some Pvane  12au7's. Did an A/B with a quick flip of the switch... 
Esoteric K07 + Audio Research Dac 9 = Audio Research Cd 9
lostbears,    The Dac9 has 2 6h30 tube complements. So it's not solid state. I don't think ( pure speculation ) the Esoteric-Dac9 will be close either. Just hoping it might.     Thanx for the advice on the Singxer, I'll read up on that. 
Esoteric K07 + Audio Research Dac 9 = Audio Research Cd 9
Just to clarify, I was planning to use the Esoteric as a transport and use the Dac of the Dac 9 instead.  
Audio Research Ref. Cd 9 Mac Driver download
mobiusman, Thanx for that info. I was in the process of looking  for a copy of Yosemite as well  and downgrading my macbook air just to try the same. I 'll forgo that plan since it's a useless exercise anyway.  As much as I love the Cd-9, maybe I'... 
Audio Research Ref. Cd 9 Mac Driver download
Well, I got my reply from ARC. Even if there was no interest or other replies at least the info relayed to me can aid someone in their decision on wether or not to purchase a CD 9 ( for use of the Usb function that is ). Basically, what ARC said t...