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Aqua xHD v Rockna WD SE Balanced
@Nitewulf you have recommended the complete other side of the sonic spectrum. I could take a photo right now of my rack and you would see Metrum Adagio, MSB Analog, Rockna Wavedream Sig Balanced, Vermeer 2. Jeff Rowland Aeris with ultra cap power ... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1
Hard to believe something like this goes on for so long with all this conjecture and guesswork when one call could save major time. No biggie if you guys dont care.. One of the guys contacted me tonight about this thread .. So heres my experience ... 
GaN-based Class D power amps
LOL< great, because I am a big fan of nice chassis work since it is rather scarce.  Now thats 2 about the rack in the center. Ive got a rack to the ceiling dead center of the front wall.  This is because my rig is also my showroom. So at any gi... 
GaN-based Class D power amps
Is there a possibility some of us like beautiful chassis without being douchebags ?  
GaN-based Class D power amps
We are testing different input impedance values for the best result in all situations. .Once the final number is settled on I’ll let you know.. @ George, you know that there is a customer base out there that will not buy basic box components. Ther... 
Highest BUILD quality tube amps?
Mastersound of Italy.NAT Audio of Serbia 
Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open.
Hey Roj, Its Verastarr Mikey.. Id like to know when we roll tubes and hear differences that are so different and unique even when its the same exact tube type, how and what exactly are we hearing ? Lets take 2 6sn7GT for instance, that for the p... 
GaN-based Class D power amps
I',m back, after just completely putting the GaN amp at a disadvantage. Its 100W at 8Ohm and I put one amp each channel whereby I took the midrange driver lead from my outboard crossover and put a full .7 Maggie on it rather than going to the 3.7i... 
GaN-based Class D power amps
I suppose I should add the AGD is not made from any silly module whatsoever. Modules are made so guys that cant design digital can still make amps by creating an input section. Ive got no respect for modules in a box, unless I hear about some very... 
GaN-based Class D power amps
OK, I didn't want to weigh in because I get hot under the collar with knowitalls that have never owned nor listened to that of which they speak. So I will in usual style speak about ONLY things that Ive listened to in MY RIG in MY HOME. anyone els... 
Jay’s Audio DAC
I will have that piece shortly and will compare directly to Terminator and record the difference so you may hear for yourself to decide. I will also comment on my findings.. The results will be posted on www.youtube.com/c/OCDHIFIGuyHappy listening ! 
Are you as OCD as this audiophile?
I guess AudioGon deleted or censored my post with the funny as sht LG story I wonder why.. 
Are you as OCD as this audiophile?
LOL, dude, you just took the cake, I got nothing.. Bravo ! Friggin Muddah n Faddah..  forgot about Bruddah.. Lord knows why we must address something silly like making a mistake with a word, or the ever looming "hustle" accusation. Rodmann you nai... 
Are you as OCD as this audiophile?
Richier, I'm sure youve got some amazing resources and things I do not. Perhaps children. I see happy families with well raised children and its my reminder that all is OK in the world. I thought everyone said enjoy the music.. yeah happy listenin... 
Are you as OCD as this audiophile?
Thanks for the support guys, Truly If I am not doing something involved with my favorite hobby which is HiFi, thats when I'm uncomfortable. If I'm stressed, I can actually go sit at my workbench and calm down. I try to creat great things for us to...