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Uwe

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  1. Over the last 1-2 years I "played" to improve the SQ of my system. I bought the Regen (amber), special USB cable, and alternate transport, e.g. Pono Player w/ Silver Dragon cable, and the Sbooster for the Aries. All helped me to learn and improve my system. I bought the 2Qute and with the Aries FW4.04B I am really happy with my system, so I can now let go of the following components: 1) Regen (Amber) w/ original package (original price: $175): For $125 (if I would not have the 2Qute I still would keep it) 2) AQVOX High end USB Cable, 12cm (Euro132): For $100 3) Pono Player (yellow; got it at Frys for $249; with wooden box) plus Silver Dragon Portable Interconnect V3 by Moon Audio (1.5foot; 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug and Cardas GRCN Straight RCA; $175) : Both for $325 (the system was at least as good as my Cyrus Cd8SE2;...if not better) 4) Music Fidelity V90 Dac (original price: $299): $100 5) May be someone is interested in Auralic PSU (120V): $200 Payment via paypal It is certainly a fun hobby and I would now like to turn my attention to speakers. Uwe
  2. Since about 4 years, I am an active reader on this side. Started with Cyrus Cd8Se and/or Mac Mini w/MF V90 DAC as my two frontend units and decent loudspeakers (Kef Q900). Over time - due to the discussions - I bought and played with the Regen, power chords, USB cable, Aries, SBooster, new Dac,....., and step by step the sound between the loudspeakers, which was harsh and appeared to come out of a small tunnel between them, turns into a wider soundstage were piano, drums, cymbals sounds more and more realistic (besides I learned how to listen) Now to the topic: With Roon and the Aries FW 3.3 (+Chord 2qute) I was 'quite’ happy with my system. However, the Beta4.04 is another big (note: I am careful using such words) step forward. As mentioned earlier, the sound - to my ears and my wife's ;-) - is more realistic (I love this little bit brighter) , the instruments are much more 3D now, and I have the feeling I hear more of the recording venue atmosphere. Now it is very enjoyable with Jazz, Voice, and Chamber Music The only - very small - disadvantage is, that I can not use anymore Roon to get this effect. I am impressed what Auralic has achieved...and I am very thankful to all here who made comments at Computeraudiophile to enable this journey. Uwe P.S. The frontend seems to be excellent now and I now can look to the speakers.
  3. Hi cycleman, I am interested in the 2quote. How old is unit? How much is it used and why are you selling it? May be you can answer the question? My budget would be about $1000. Thank you Uwe
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