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Swansong

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  1. I really enjoy the 192k up sampling via PureMusic into my non up sampling TD-11 dac. Only 44-48k files though true hi-res files I play at native sample rates. This method give a nice synergy between file types mp3,flac and aiff regardless of sample rate.
  2. Maximum Kahuna, the rocket you mention, are they Voskod tubes? I'm a big fan of those tubes also. I'm looking at upgrading to schiit next year but I'm leaning toward their balanced dac/hp amp combo. Anyone have comparisons between the 2 Schmitt dacs and pre's?
  3. I am considering the uber/lyr combo to replace my TD-11 tubedac/pre. I was happy with the sound into my monitors, but I need a stronger HP amp for the HE-500's. I don't know if anyone has direct experience with the Grant, so any comparisons with this combo?
  4. T H, love your active rig that's also my preference too. I would suggest JK Ciúnas battery powered converter. If you look at the shootout summary the older model ranked very high and most think the new Ciúnas would equal the 95 + converters at 25-50% of the cost.
  5. +1! What are these hybrid speakers?? Do you have a YouTube channel?
  6. I am really happy with the sound and lack of digital edginess and fatigue. My system now has a nice smooth analog sound and I'm getting use to reduced top shelf detail or brightness which always seemed artificial. I am now enjoying my music much more rather than analyzing sounds and decay, shimmer, etc, etc. I'm trusting the sound again based on growing up in a Macintosh/JBL (warm/creamy) household and owning very nice (high resolution) vinyl rigs in the 80's-early 90's. I highly recommend the new Ciúnas for those like me that liked hearing uber resolution but could never relax critical listening long enough to return too musical enjoyment. If your a forward, aggressive digital sound fan then this will not be a good fit for you IMO.
  7. Just broke in the new JK Ciunas converter that replaced the Mk 3 and it sounds good. Cant compare it to the older one reviewed in the shoot-out that ranked highly but others have said it is much better so it should be even closer or equal to most talked about in this thread.
  8. Is what great? What setup do you use or considering ?
  9. I was doing some critical listening this weekend and single subs do break the soundstage placement. I was playing some 45rpm 24/96 recordings with exact instrument placement right in the pocket and then the bass player goes through the scales and for that split second soundstage is ruined. I immediately thought two subs are in my future too. I know a correctly setup sub disappears and mine do too but during critical listening with the best recordings instrument location should not move at all. I guess I'm entering that spectrum of audiophile bliss and curse because my ears are picking up more and more subtle details. This is not a slam on subs though I always have and will use subs but now I understand why stereo subs are famously used in music only setups.
  10. Thanks for the pics! With all those monitors I guess the performance to price ratio is important, that what lead me to Adam. It's not always the best sounding but what value in comparison becomes important. You should do a mini shootouts nexttime you visit?
  11. That's great now I can pick your brain?! Whats your rig setup? I'll make a incremental upgrade next year maybe to the SX's. My dream monitors are the Masterstack by Barefoot Audio. Maybe to get closer to them i might upgrade to the M35's next. How do you like the A3X-V?
  12. I never thought the A8's were for me, I understand they are great hifi speakers if that's the sound your looking for. I'm a bit surprised about the SX3's though, I have not heard them but all the feedback I've read compared them to the 8-10k plus crowd (barefoot M35, ATI) and the like. When you said your going to try my setup what did you mean? Surround or 2.1! It's weird but my setup is still improving I don't know if it's a burnin process with tubes and PS cords but finding the synergy between monitors and sub takes time without analysis tools. Give feedback when the A7's are home??!!
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