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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
@mattnshilp   Thanks for sharing your findings. Very informative and good to know your specific results/outcomes. 
Anyone tried a Mark Levinson 585 integrated amp with Focal Sopra No. 1s or Sopra No. 2s
@kalali  Can you expand on what you mean? I'm considering integrated amps and your thoughts might be helpful. Specifically, the 'as good as it gets' part. Thanks.the ML-585 is probably as good as it gets when it comes to integrated amps. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@bube Looking forward to hearing about your findings from the early demo of the full DENAFRIPS DAC line prior to Axpona.Vinh, by the way, I have your Danacables Lazuli Reference leash for my Focal Utopias. A fabulous pairing for the Focal Headphon... 
DENAFRIPS Terminator and Schiit Yggdrasil Evaluation and Comparison
@cjlover   @gdhal  @zoophaugus   Thank you for your kind words!  Also nice to hear that you liked reading it and that it may have been helpful. As stated upfront in the comparison, I have the A board in the Yggy. I cannot imagine Mike and Jason im... 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
My USB comparison is ’published’ here:https://usbcablecomparison.blogspot.com/It’s an easier and hopefully more coherent read as one full / complete write-up (versus the multiple posts above).I will be evaluating another USB Cable compared to my p... 
The ups and downs of tube vs. SS...
@minorl  Not really following this thread...but your post caught my attention. +1  Nice balance! Thanks. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@jon2020   I'll take you at face value with respect to your post... : )Never knew such a thing can happen. Maybe I am too naive.I actually find 6Moons' move to a 'pay for ads to play' (my words) system refreshing since they are upfront about it. Y... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@jayctoy   How could I refuse Chicago's famous pizza.... : )There is a slight chance I may be able to make it to Axpona but I will not be able to confirm until closer to the dates of the show. I will send you a PM should it come together. If it do... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@aolprodj  Thank you. Email sent. 
WHAT HAS WORKED FOR YOU? ISOLATION PLATFORMS, FOOTERS, ETC. for a DAC?
@gwng8   Great that you are getting the Level 2 and 3s in for yourself.I think it will depend on the component and the only way to really know is to try them out for yourself.The Level 3s (version 1) with carbide bearings had a significant impact ... 
Kahl audio virus
I know of one person who had the same experience. I, however, did not. I accessed off of a Pixelbook. The person I am referring to off of a Windows laptop. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@jayctoy   Really happy that you are strongly considering the Yggdrasil. It is an excellent DAC. Also great that you will have the chance to listen to the Denafrips DACs at Axpona. If you are ever this way (New Orleans), reach out...it would be gr... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@grannyring Service has been outstanding for me. Alvin of Vinshine Audio has been a pleasure to deal with.I cannot answer as to where the warranty work would be done. I imagine given the shipping costs both ways, it would be more cost effective to... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Hi Bill.Price is in Singapore Dollars: $5860Based on recent currency rates the Denafrips is roughly US $4,500.https://www.vinshineaudio.com/denafripsVinshine doesn't set prices on Mondays! Though I'm sure Alvin would love having those skills at ha... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@aolprodj  Thank You. You have two systems posted. Which one are your SEs in?Do you still have the T+A PA 3000 HV, shown in your HT system?  I ask as I have the 3100 in on demo and am curious if you are using it to the drive the SEs?Thanks.