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Lavry DA10 digital volume control question
Everybody is going to have different opinions and there is also the issue of preference as well. That being said I have posted elsewhere in the forums that I compared the DA10 to the DAC1 in a mastering studio as I was fortunate to find a retailer... 
Electrostatic speakers and power conditioning
Thanks for your help, it is very informative and helpful. There is a lot of trial and error in this process not to mention learning. 
Electrostatic speakers and power conditioning
I have Final Sound 400i and the AC adapters I'm referring to are to provide current to the panel. Thanks. 
best CD player or DAC under $1000
Lavry DA10 here.I second that. Everybody will have their own opinions but I compared it directly against the Benchmark DAC1 in a mastering studio and it was very apparent which one I would buy. The Lavry was more liquid with smoother mids and high... 
Bel Canto Dac 3
Another option to try might be the Grace Audio M902. http://www.gracedesign.com/products/m902/m902.htmI am happy with my Lavry and had to cut the cost of my system at some point but next time around this might be the one I'll go for.Regarding cabl... 
Lavry use and experience?
Just picked up my unit today and I love it. It always takes a bit of time to get used to new equipment but after a few hours you learn to appreciate its qualities. I tested it directly against the Benchmark at a mastering studio where I bought it ... 
Bel Canto Dac 3
That's an interesting observation and I am considering the DAC3. Is it possible that your unit is not broken in as yet where tubes generating more heat can break in faster? I am looking at simplifying my system as I only run digital and although m... 
NuForce Popping
Thanks for all your help. It's always useful to get the opinions first hand from those that own the products. You are right in that the store may have decided to not carry them as it may hurt sales of other products but I won't bother going there.... 
NuForce Popping
Forgot to ask, how would I identify these older amps that failed a while ago? If I buy something from this site I would obviously want the updated versions. 
NuForce Popping
Good to know. It's also possible that their source may have been causing this problem. I have a pop in my current system and I've narrowed it down to my DAC.I have heard the Ref 9s and did like the sound and will most likely get a pair, hopefully ...