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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    My setup is PS Audio P20 > Plixir Elite BAC 400 > Extreme & Pacific DAC. Imho a BIT is "mandatory" at the HC output of the PP and improves the already positive effects of the Extreme.
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    Oh my, oh my - Aries Cerat Helene DAC

    Not in this segment really. I tried T+A, Mola-Mola but my good old Dave was which came closest to the Heléne. But even with the Mscaler it's been beaten. Dynamics, presence, liveliness are where Heléne provides more (for me in my system of course). Based on this experience I'd like to buy a...
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    Oh my, oh my - Aries Cerat Helene DAC

    I demoed Heléne in my system yesterday. It's better than a blu2dave. However I had some trouble with its USB driver and JPLAY kernel streaming.
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    Aries Cerat Genus SET 25 watts integrated amplifier - on order

    Thanks @morricab. I think on most integrated the Home Theater function is RCA only, good to know the AC integrated is different. Do you think that using the Genus as a power amp with a quality preamp (in my case it would be an Ypsilon PST100 mk2) would be a better way than operating as an...
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    Aries Cerat Genus SET 25 watts integrated amplifier - on order

    Does this "power amp mode" work only with the RCA input or also with the balanced XLR? Will this mode be activated with the Home Theatre "HT" button? Thanks.
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    Endgame pre-power or Int recommendations

    Sorry for asking but how about the Pass Labs XS as an "endgame" preamp?
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    Endgame pre-power or Int recommendations

    Hi @Thieliste any update on your search process? I've got the Chord Blu2Dave mscaler/DAC combo and have been using it directly connected to a Pass Labs XA30.8 with excellent results. Some weeks ago I tried an Ypsilon PST100 mk2 preamp in this chain and was shocked by the improvement in the...

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