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    Taiko Audio Extreme DC Power Distributor

    Please let us know what you hear in terms of changes with the Melco DAC cable. I tried a Melco DAC cable between the Taiko switch and Taiko Extreme in my system, and there was no meaningful difference in the sound.
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    Taiko Audio XDMS - Extreme Direct Music Server Software

    In my experience, Roon is more responsive to play titles, shows the resolution of the different files in a search, shows lyrics when available, and overall has a better interface, but I don't use it, I use only XDMS becaure everytime I compare, XDMS sounds much better than Roon in my system.
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    Should i surrender? Perlisten sub

    Isn't this a thread about the Perlisten subs? Why do people keep posting about other subs here? Shouldn't them post elsewhere?
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    Totaldac damping feet

    I started with the Totaldac Twelve, then Twelve mk2, then Twelve mk3, and now Sublime. I suggest that you buy the best that you can afford. I have found the feet to be a worthwhile addition. Please see post #2.
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    Totaldac damping feet

    Quite happy with my Totaldac Sublime DAC and two Sublime Drivers. Every few years Totaldac comes with an update to further improve the sound, so I send the unit to France and receive a better one when it is back.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Or perhaps the Conrad Johnson ART-88 is the best tube preamp that Emile could find. I wonder what would be rank in terms of best tube (or hibrid) preamp among: VAC Statement ($70K), Lamm L1.1 sig ($55.3K), Riviera Labs APL10 SE ($47K), Conrad Johnson ART-88 ($28K), Ypsilon PST100 mk2 SE, VTL...
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    Totaldac new DACs

    Bob, can you give the specifics on that rug? I will try to find one here where I live.
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    Totaldac new DACs

    That is a very thick rug. Serves as first reflection absorption. I should get one like this.
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    Should i surrender? Perlisten sub

    Hi Stereophonic, I am glad the Perlisten worked so well for you! I would appreciate if you could describe in as much detail as possible how the sound changed using the Revopod feet vs the original feet. Thanks
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    Should i surrender? Perlisten sub

    Congratulations! I purchased two Perlisten D215S and hopefully will receive them by the end of February. Can you describe the sonic effect of the Revopods on your Perlisten? Thanks
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Steve, thank you. I would like to go, but since I don't have a date yet, I can't be sure if I can. This is why I asked for Munich, which I already have tickets and hotel.
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    I have no clue about the impact of such percent changes. This is the reason I want to hear the two options directly to form my own opinion and decide what to do.
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    25% if compared to the Taiko Extreme. If compared to Olympus XDMI its an estimated 9,09% improvement (300%/275% - 1): "Olympus with XDMI mounted: 275% Olympus with Olympus I/O with XDMI mounted: 300%" However, I would like to hear it in order to decide if this 9,09% improvement is worth...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    The 21200 Euros (plus cost of an extra power cable) question is: (a) Olympus XDMI server vs. (b) Olympus server+ Olympus I/O XDMI.
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    Totaldac new DACs

    Looks like a lot of damping on top of the Totaldac Units and also the Oladra. In my experience, most of the time I prefer with no damping on top. However, I have never tried the Magico feet on top of Totaldac units for damping. Any end user here tried? How did they perform?

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