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    Transparent Opus Gen 5 vs Transparent Opus MM2 mini review

    Has anyone heard anything regarding the Transparent Audio Generation 5 series being updated? It looks like it is due, based on their previous refresh cycles (dates sources from the TA Website) G1 - 1993-1997. 4 years. XL - 1997-2001. 4 years. MM - 2002-2008. 6 years. MM2 - 2009-2014. 5 years...
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    Anyone with big, high current amplifier(s) find a power conditioner that doesn't destroy the amplifier's virtues? Is it even possible? Which Ones?

    Yes, the Bryston BIT range is actually a Torus incognito
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    Anyone with big, high current amplifier(s) find a power conditioner that doesn't destroy the amplifier's virtues? Is it even possible? Which Ones?

    I received my Torus AVR2-16 last week, and it is truely amazing. Bass response has significantly improved, midrange soundstage is so much more present and the highs are silky smooth. Honestly I am really impressed. It is now the foundation of my system.
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    Anyone with big, high current amplifier(s) find a power conditioner that doesn't destroy the amplifier's virtues? Is it even possible? Which Ones?

    Looks like the Torus AVR2 Elite edition has been released.
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Point taken, DSD256 support would surely be a minimum spec then....
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    DCS Vivaldi

    I would be willing to invest in the current Vivaldi 'IF' DCS would release a firmware for at least a DSD512 support. I assume they will, but they would also want users to move to their new series.
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Given the upcoming release, is it still worth considering the current Vivaldi DAC? Or is there competitors which have caught up since the Vivaldi was released all those years ago. I noticed they still have not released an updated for DSD256, even though they have stated the HW is capable of...
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    Ambient Noise Level: How Quiet is Quiet Enough?

    And another version
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    Ambient Noise Level: How Quiet is Quiet Enough?

    This is a good reference... it seems 30 or below is what you should be shooting for.
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    Audiohippo's System

    Its come along way over the last few years
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    Audiohippo's System

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    Audiohippo's System

    Looks like all my previous picture posts are no longer working, however here are some latest pictures: Still not 100% but pretty close.
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    Wilson Audio Subwoofers With Other Companies’ Full-Range Speakers

    I don’t use a subwoofer for music, only movies.
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    Audioquest Hurricane Power Cord

    How do the Hurricanes compare to the Shunyata Sigma cables?
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    Alexia V2 on order along with a few D'ag Momentums

    Are you running TA Ref G5 to the Mezzo too?
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