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    Mark Levinson 30 or 37 Transports

    I was looking at getting either the ML 37 or 30. Yes, I know they are old, but I have owned both many years ago and I liked them. Which do you feel has the better sound? Btw, let's assume both are mechanically in great condition. Maybe some of it is nostalgia at this point. Thanks.
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    Shunyata Sigma V2 XLR 3 meter interconnect

    List in USA Audiomart and spend the $20 for a features ad.
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    dSC Rossini Versus Rossini Player

    Let me throw another one at ya. Vivaldi (DAC only) versus Rossini with clock. Put aside network capabilities etc. Just purely sound.
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    dSC Rossini Versus Rossini Player

    This thread will be hidden from the wife. :)
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    dSC Rossini Versus Rossini Player

    Thanks. I did some additional reading after making that post and did not know about the multiples. Kind of good news and bad news. The good news is I got the answer. The bad news is I’m going to spend more money. :)
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    dSC Rossini Versus Rossini Player

    Thanks for the comment. I'm opting for the Rossini without the transport. I was looking at the specs of the Rossini clock. The specs say clock frequencies of 44.1 and 48khz. So does the mean that it. has no affect when streaming 96 or 192khz?
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    dSC Rossini Versus Rossini Player

    I am considering either the Rossini or Rossini player. The two are identical except for the CD transport.... oh yea, and the money. :) Does anyone know if they sound identical? I know it sounds like a weird question. The reason I'm asking is for example, the Bartok and the Rossini DAC is the...
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    MSB Discrete versus Premier DAC

    Thanks for your reply. Good pickup. I meant the Discrete versus Premier. I should have explained better. I find that with some components I have purchased in the past, as I went up to the next model, there was more resolution, detail, transparent, but it lost some ofa full sound. It sounded...
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    MSB Discrete versus Premier DAC

    I was looking to make a decision between the Select and the Premier. Either would be used with the Powerbase. This might be not the normal question when addressing this comparison, but is one more musical to listen to than the other? Obviously the Premier has more detail and other attributes...
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    Audio Research REF 75SE and REF 80S

    I think the better bang for the buck (if I can even use this phrase here), would be the Ref 6 preamp over the 5SE that I own.
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    Audio Research REF 75SE and REF 80S

    It does have the same four layer circuit board. From what I read, it is basically the 160S but half the power. AR is still selling the REF 75SE on their website as well. However I do see some dealers that have the REF 75SE selling for less than original retail.
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    Audio Research REF 75SE and REF 80S

    I actually have the REF 75SE, I was wonder the difference in sound. I know it is now switchable between pentode and triode mode. I do like the auto bias feature. Of course, if there is not much difference in sound, then of course there is no reason to change amps.
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    Audio Research REF 75SE and REF 80S

    Does anyone know if the new REF 80S is an upgrade over the REF 75SE, or more of a side grade? Did AR do away with the SE suffix? Thanks.
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    Shunyata Omega QC, Shunyata Denali 6000 V2 component power isolation

    Try swapping the 20 amp breaker for a 30 amp breaker. I did it and it definitely improved the sound even though I wasn't drawing close to 30 amps. It's am inexpensive tweak.
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    LOTS OF TUBES

    Tungsol Black Grass Round plate Bromar CV1988 Brimar 6SN7GT KenRad 231 6SN7GT black glass RCA grey glass 6SNGT
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    LOTS OF TUBES

    Well when he starts giving away Tung Sol 6SN7GT black glass round plates, let me know and I’ll send you my email address.:)
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    Shunyata Research - New Products for 2020

    I would say that they know what they're doing. If the products were close to being released, they would announce it.
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    Sigma and Sotm dCBL-CAT7 Ethernet cables

    Shunyata is really back logged. About 3-4 weeks on new orders.
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    Sigma and Sotm dCBL-CAT7 Ethernet cables

    That's a quite an indictment of the SOtM USB cable. There is no comparison of the Alpha to the Sigma USB in my system. I auditioned both before keeping the Sigma. I read somewhere on the forum where it was said that the Alpha is 90% of the Sigma. That must be the new math. :)
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    Sigma and Sotm dCBL-CAT7 Ethernet cables

    I had liked the SOtM until I heard the Sigma. The SOtM has a nice wide holographic soundstage, but just sounded flat in comparison. The Sigma was more musical. Neither cable is bright. In general I’m. I’m not a fan of SOtM components. I had the USB ultra with their LPS and the music is too thin...
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    Sigma and Sotm dCBL-CAT7 Ethernet cables

    Thanks for your reply, but I answered my own question above by trying both.
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    Sigma and Sotm dCBL-CAT7 Ethernet cables

    Well I guess I'll have to answer my own question. I have about 70 hours on the Sigma ethernet cable, and it is excellent. More musical and detailed than the SOtM. I also picked up the Sigma USB cable and it also is a home run. Definitely better than the Alpha.
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    Shunyata Power Cord for digital/ sources

    It was a side conversation. It’s a reclocker, but not from Shunyata.
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    Shunyata Power Cord for digital/ sources

    I've had a lot of upgrades as well, but even as they have all improved the sound, the Phoenix makes the instrument sound so real. I'm using a Kubala Sosna Realization power cable, and their USB cable. I need to audition a second USB cable. In the meantime I had a JPS Labs Superconductor cable...
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    Shunyata Power Cord for digital/ sources

    You won't believe the Phoenix. I received mine yesterday. What a game changer. Might be the biggest upgrade you've had.
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    Sigma and Sotm dCBL-CAT7 Ethernet cables

    Has anyone compared the Sigma to Sotm dCBL-CAT7 Ethernet cable?
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    SHUNYTA OMEGA QR POWER cable listening impressions

    I'll tell you one thing, $9k is absolutely absurd. I have had KC CX, Sigma NR, Kabala Sosna Realization power cords, and all are wonderful. They are also half the price of the Omega. You can say R&D until the cows come home. Cables have such an enormous markup, and it is ridiculous to set such...
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    Denali D6000 or Triton V2

    Get real. The guy is asking about two older version products and you're advising him about spending like another $15K. Try letting him know which of the Triton V2 or Denali 6000/S V1 has better performance.
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    Caelin, what's your view on ethernet cables?

    Can't you move everything near each other so you can have a short run of ethernet cables and then have a long run of coax into the router?

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