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    Koetsu

    I was recently at Prostar Audio in Fort Lauderdale, FL where I heard the Koetsu Leopard mounted to a Kuzma 4Point 11" on a dual wing Kuzma Stabi R with two 4Point 11" tonearms running through various phono stages (Pass Labs XP-27, Zesto Tessara and Sutherland TX-Direct). I was able to compare...
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    MSB REFERENCE or SELECT II - SEEKING AMP SUGGESTION

    It was 2 years ago that I started this thread seeking: (1) Amplifier suggestions and (2) asking if an MSB DAC will perform best with a Preamp or should it be fed directly into an Amplifier. I ended up allocating more $$$ towards purchasing an MSB SELECT II (rather than an MSB REFERENCE) and...
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    Aurender N30 - To stay competitive in 2021

    Other than having a separate Power Supply, is there any info regarding the enhancements that AURENDER made to the N30 over the N20 since both models were released in Asia around the same time? Was the delay in the release in the US of the N30 due to post-release "enhancements" or "corrections"...
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    MSB REFERENCE or SELECT II - SEEKING AMP SUGGESTION

    Although, I am looking for a amp for the MSB, this may require a preamp. So, your answer is appreciated. From my limited experience in feeding a DAC directly to an amp, I noticed that typically there is more resolution by eliminating a device in the chain. That's a no brainer. However...
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    MSB REFERENCE or SELECT II - SEEKING AMP SUGGESTION

    sbnx: So, the Typhon is running "in parallel" with all of the dedicated lines served by the sub-panel. What a great trick. I, too, have a dedicated sub-panel only serving 3 dedicated 20A lines to my A/V room. Thanks for the tip.
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    MSB REFERENCE or SELECT II - SEEKING AMP SUGGESTION

    sbnx: Man, 5 dedicated 30 amp lines. Your place must get really "lit up" for Xmas! But I do agree. btw: Where to do you use the Typhon in the system?
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    MSB REFERENCE or SELECT II - SEEKING AMP SUGGESTION

    HughP3: Your fantastic set up is relevant to my journey. On my shortlist, I should have also included the Antileon Evo. Have you ever sent the MSB REF directly into the A EVO? I am interested to hear how the soundstage is different with vs without a preamp. What was the reason why you chose...
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    MSB REFERENCE or SELECT II - SEEKING AMP SUGGESTION

    Ultrafast69: The only source that I could possibly add is a mid-level VPI turntable which, although not the best method, I will route the TT through an optional "Input Module" on the MSB. I am not sure what Pre-Amp would mate with the M500, although I currently have a VAC Master & AYRE (which...
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    MSB REFERENCE or SELECT II - SEEKING AMP SUGGESTION

    I am on the verge of purchasing an MSB Dac: probably the Reference and possibly the Select II. I intend to feed the MSB directly to the amp(s), but I will experiment with also using a PreAmp (I currently have a VAC Master and will consider other PreAmps). I am settled with having Rockport...

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