fsmithjack

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Lampizator question
Fred I had a response I sent a while ago and it was before you write this... It still hung up by the mods before your response. I will let you read that first... 
Lampizator question
Wisnon... You are so wrongÂ… I said it was my fault I didn't get the DAC. That dealer is a great dealer I have no problem with them or any dealer. God knows how hard business has been and is on them. I support the dealer. He is a US dealer and has ... 
USB SQ, what can one expect
RedcarerraIn Jriver have you done anything with the eq adjustments under the DSP tab under options, audio, dsp, eq? If not I can give you some nice advice in that area that you may find helpful. 
MSB Analog DAC experience
Congrats... That sounds like a great setup. I have heard nothing but great things about this DAC...Enjoy... 
Why so many PS Audio DirectStreams for sale?
MountainsongIf you can swing it I would recommend you upgrade your dac to the DS. You will love it and IMO it will not be a lateral move by any stretch. I think the DS is a great DAC and much much better than the DACs you named above. Compared to ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Hey guys for those of you using a computer with usb cables. I know I need to improve my transport and upgrade from a pc and plan to when I have more funds but I have a nice cheap tweak/mod for you guys to try if you haven't already. I have been us... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Glad the pikes peak is working well for you. I found the pikes peak to be a real nice upgrade in my system. I really like it.. Congrats... 
Lampizator question
Ricred1 I sent him that email before I even got my Bricasti. I was actually interested in the Big7 before the Bricasti as I noted in my statement above that my criticism is of the new products and their very short life cycle because they drop so m... 
Bricasti M1 USB
One of the cool things about the Bricasti M1 DAC is it has a status button that shows cool stuff like polarity, volume per channel, signal rate in then the signal rate out 352 / 384 or DSD/2 / Software version and great internal temp reading that ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I felt the exact same as you. As I wrote about it earlier and was kind of the reason I started this thread. There is nothing subtle or even remotely close about these two DACS. It took a 100 hours or so for the M1 to start changing / improving and... 
Lampizator question
Big7 $13000 DAC and now can buy in high 6's... If it you got the money then why not.. 
Bricasti M1 USB
I had a chance to listen to the Lampi Big7 and the Bricasti M1. i really liked the Big7 a lot but thought the M1 was better... 
PS Audio PWD MkII vs W4S DAC2
Owned them both. I found the MKII was much better... 
Lampizator question
I think it speaks to their pretty-greedy business model.I am not speaking out of school here either but rather speaking what is obvious for everyone to see. I am surprised I have not heard more criticism from the loyal Lampi owners. This approach ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Hey EssentialaudioThanks so much !!! I had no idea about this brand new review.It looks like it's just a couple days old or so from March 2015 and its a must read IMO.For my fellow Agon comrades that may not have the time or inclination to read th...