ghasley

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What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
@astelmaszek Best wishes and I'm glad we can agree to disagree, which is cool. The Dave and the Focals are a great match, they play to each other's strengths.By the way, how come Chord doesn't demonstrate their dacs with the free usb cables they p... 
Top music streamer for 2019? Aurender N10’s?
@Shakira. You have earned no credibility here, however, John certainly has.  I’ve never done business with him nor have I ever owned Vandy’s. I just hate to see someone who lives “in a van by the river” try to harm a retailer with many years of ex... 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
@astelmaszek Get 2 identical dacs, get a $5 USB cable and just a mid tier USB cable and feed them both with a Roon feeding both the same music. switch between them on your pre and I promise they will sound different. I’m not saying which will be b... 
Update: Still Audio EL84 Integrated and three speaker pairings
Smrex, Im not really sure I understand the situation. 10wpc with the right or even adequate speakers will far and away exceed 80db, it will run you out of a small room at even moderate volumes. I was driving Harbeth 30.2 and Dali Rubicon 2’s with ... 
High resolution digital is dead. The best DAC's killed it.
"Does MP3 sounds better with better DAC than red book CD?"No. 
Still Audio EL84 Integrated Amplifier - my initial impressions
I think rayrich referred to the el84 tube itself and not the still audio amp. 
Selling Tubes.
Ive always found that Brent Jessee is fair in his prices paid. He has to make a profit but he also tests, grades and sells a high quality tube. I typically sell to him for credit and buy from him to fill a need. 
Still Audio EL84 Integrated Amplifier - my initial impressions
rayrich01, what integrated or amp/pre combo are you using. Welcome to Audiogon. 
Spam threads gone wild...
Wait a minute! You mean these myriad of posts aren’t really standing by to solve my financial woes, solidify my marriage or enhance my love life while recommending a nice movie to take in? 
Are many audiophiles only seeking approval of the next purchase?
Often I get the impression that many are looking for validation of a purchase they've already made. I've seen posts where people are hammering on some reviewer wanting to know when they were going to review the ABC Combo Dac and coffee maker. They... 
Schiit Freya Thump or pop sound
Good luck, keep listening and be sure to share the fun with others! 
Schiit Freya Thump or pop sound
Dont forget your subs should be cycled on/off in the same order as your amplifier. 
Kingko KA-101 Integrated Tube Amplifier
Yes it does. As a matter of fact, it sounds terrific that way. 
Kingko KA-101 Integrated Tube Amplifier
Just an update. This amp is really coming into its own. I have no affiliation whatsoever and have been using the Kingko daily for over a month. I have several really nice tube integrateds: an Audio Research GSI75 (currently for sale), a Leben CS30... 
Hey RICH Audiophiles
My point was, in general, the super wealthy aren’t the ones buying “exorbitantly high priced systems”. Super wealthy audiophiles who do happen to buy super high end dont typically need to tweak. They get what they want and dont fuss around.Again, ...