david_ten

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Tekton Impact Monitors
@travbrow   Thanks for the additional detail. Gives me a better feel for your comparison. Keep us posted on your ongoing findings and what you decide on. I found break-in to help in losing that 'boxiness' you describe. And more importantly, positi... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
@travbrow Thanks for sharing your very interesting findings. I’ve been curious about a comparison with open baffle speakers (especially the Double Impacts).In your specific situation, I’m wondering how well one can compare the Impact Monitors with... 
Shunyata Sigma Analog vs Alpha Analog - Need advice!!
@gbmcleod   Great points in your post! Thanks. 
Oyaide Cables
@pokee1016   I'm happy to hear that the USB cable Neo d+ Series Class A by Oyaide performed so well for you. I've had good results with the Neo d+ A and S levels of cabling.However, it would be very helpful to know which specific USB cables you co... 
SS Integrated Amplifier that would sound good with the PSB Synchrony One B
@dames4  Your English is terrific and from the responses everyone is clear on what you are asking.I'll be contrarian here (which I will also note isn't directly helpful since you have already made the purchase) but please know that part of this ca... 
Interested in listening to Antipodes.
@astewart8944  Thanks. You still have a wide perspective on the Antipodes lineup and it's great to get your take on the new DX3 vs the older models. 
Cardas Clear Beyond Interconnects ?
@fsonicsmith   Thanks for sharing your findings with the Clear Beyond ICs in your system. Good points regarding what is not often said:"Strict neutrality" is one of those concepts that sounds undeniable to the brain but in earthly practice is not ... 
Interested in listening to Antipodes.
@astewart8944   This is VERY helpful!  Thank you!The newest CX and EX components offer an additional path as well.Have you been able to audition them? 
KLE Innovations Silver HarmonyRCA's - not silver eh?
+1  Steve, for posting this. 
is there a matching problem ?
@claero  If it helps, perhaps write out your question / concerns / issues in your own language and use an online translator. It might work better to get your points across. 
Ethernet Cable
@joecasey   Great to hear! Glad you are happy with the results. I use the Supra CAT8 for my peripheral connections. Looking forward to your head-to-head impressions with the Oyaide cable. 
Newbie needs Streamer Advise
I have a 3M run of the DH Labs Silversonic Glass Master, primarily since I will be wall mounting the TV and I am using the TV’s Optical out. It is working very well with both the Schiit Yggdrasil and Denafrips Terminator DACs.I do not believe ther... 
Cardas Clear Beyond Interconnects ?
@mikey8811 Which Pass separates are you trying the Au 24 SX XLR’s with and how do they sound so far? I wonder if they have a leaner sound than Cardas does.My current ICs with the Pass XP-20 and XA-30.8 are the Cardas Clear Reflection XLRs.I compar... 
Cardas Clear Beyond Interconnects ?
@mikey8811    Thank you. That's good to know.I will report back once I have the loaner Cardas ICs in system. My SCs are the Audience Au24 SX and I've been evaluating the SX RCA/XLR ICs with a Lyric Ti 140 Mk2 amp and Pass pre/amp separates.Since t... 
Newbie needs Streamer Advise
Just for giggles , I took a toslink and ran the Direct TV box into the DAC . Sounds like crap . OP, many reasons why it might "sound like crap" as you put it, but in case you are interested in identifying why......... you may want to consider glas...