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Amarra HiFi and 24/96 FLAC Files - Heads Up
Try out the free 15 day version of Audirvana Plus and if you like it then bite the bullet for $49. 
Wanted: NHT X2 electronic crossover.
If he changes his mind then I'll buy it. I sent you a PM about it.Or if there are other member that have one to sell, send me a PM.Thanks,Ernie 
Problem with lower frequency bass. Please advise.
I used to own Dynaudio focus 220's and I sold them because they could not deliver the level umph that was required for listening to powerful orchestral music and it sound full and believable. So my suggestion would be to upgrade your speakers. 
USB Cables: Audioquest's Diamond vs Wireworld Pla
The latest issues of The Absolute Sound did a shoot out on 8 different USB cables at different price points and the winner was Wireworld Platinum Starlight ($599/meter). Check it out. 
Importance of Soundstage/Imaging
How would you define coherence? 
Oppo-105 vs Oppo-93 + W4S DAC2 for stereo.
I'll throw in my 2 cents about this. I've had a Modwright tube Oppo 83 for over a year and absolutely loved it. I recently tried adding a Nuforce DAC-9 and I was literally blown away by the improvement it made. I was using a toslink, so I was basi... 
MW Oppo 83 vs. Macbook pro
How would using Google chrome improve my sound quality? 
Preamp recommedations for Pass Labs XA-100.5
When I got an XA30.5 I ran my source direct to the amp (it has a volume control) to bypass the highly regarded preamp I was using and I was blown away by the clarity and resolution that I was hearing. This experiment led me to look for a preamp th... 
Dead Can Dance Does it Again
I got this new cd last week and love it. There are a couple songs on there that are just mind blowing. Some of the songs have an epic feel to them with lots of low frequency bass rhythms, with I love. When I heard "Return of the She-King" for the ... 
The Best Compliment You've Gotten On Your Rig?
I had an audiophile friend give my rig a listen and he said, "I've never heard a rig sound so coherent." 
Do you ration your favorite music?
Instead of rationing, I tend to listen to the cd more often. 
What is the best power cord for pass labs xa100.5?
I have the XA30.5 amp and heard minimal improvement with using a Pangea AC-9 on it. I tried others as well, also minimal improvement. I tried an Audience Powerchord "E" version and heard a significant improvement, which really surprised me. 
Rethinking my system: Your ideas are appreciated
I used to have the Focus 220's and eventually sold them because the didn't really provide the umph and fullness I was looking for when listening to classical music. I upgraded to the Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system and have been satisfie... 
The Tempest
Well, so far you're the only one. 
5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes
Well I pulled the trigger on the Create 5AR4 tube for my Modwright Oppo 83 and it replaced a vintage Mullard. Since getting the Create, I have no desire to put the Mullard back in. Music sounds cleaner with more detail and a little less warmth com...