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    LampizatOr Baltic 3

    Good question Mark. I am interested to know as well. Btw, what adapters l63 <-> 6sn7 do I need ?
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    LampizatOr Baltic 3

    @shakti, any udpates on the sq impression ? how does two engine 53 and 11 compare ? Worth the upgrade ?
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    Abbas dac 2.1 se

    Did you pay in full or partial ?
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    Abbas dac 2.1 se

    Hi Folks, those who are ordering the 3.2SE, which I am also very interested in, what is the lead time given by Abbas ? In my recent communication, he was very reluctant to provide me with a date, not even an approximate one. He only said it will take months which is a bit vague, though he said...
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    LampizatOr Baltic 3

    Now that A4 is out, what is the plan for B4 ? :)
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    DCDC CARRIER V2.0
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    Taking the Lumin X-1 DAC/Streamer to a Higher Level

    A DC cable has a major impact on the sound quality. I am glad that the WL cable is taking things to new heights to an already excellent Lumin X1.
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    Do you leave your Lampizator DAC powered up, or not?

    Interesting question. I am curious what other Baltic3 owners do ? My B3 only has a power on/off at the IEC and wanting to save tube life, I always turn off the unit after listening. I do not see any standby kind of function like all other DACs where the clocks and critical parts are always kept...
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    LampizatOr Baltic 3

    what exactly are these digital engines ? Do they contain off the shelf delta-sigma chip (ESS or AKM ?) or something in-house ? Just curious.
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    Roon Frustration -Again

    not everyone has an Extreme and Emile beside them and many are still on yearly subscription. The point is, for them its a wild goose chase if the SQ and other issues randomly crops up in every release. I have been a Roon user couple of yrs now and still think Roon is the best library management...
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    Roon Frustration -Again

    I am starting to think not only SQ but they don't know what they are doing with UI as well ;) Here is a screenshot of what I am saying...note how it says "0 of 2593 albums". My screen is just as blank as those Roon developers are :rolleyes:
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    Roon Frustration -Again

    and we all are still paying them to piss us more in future....they are probably laughing. it's a disgrace on us and they know it :p
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    Sound Quality of new roon versions (builds)

    was anybody brave enough to update to the latest 931 ? :cool:
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    Sound Quality of new roon versions (builds)

    Yes, more cpu processing demands will likely change the sound signature a bit depending on what cpu you are running. The lower the power, the more the effect will be. I don't think Roon is deaf - they have the right potential to make it a true first class audiophile music playback software, its...
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    Sound Quality of new roon versions (builds)

    Without Roon acknowledging what to optimize, its a needle in the haystack. Roon says that Intel i3 is fine with a medium sized library - an i3 probably just runs fine but it does not sounds better than any high power cpu, like an i9, which many DIY users has found it to be the case. Roon doesn't...
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    Sound Quality of new roon versions (builds)

    Understood but how will one know what to optimize ?
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    USB cable recommended?

    Not a direct reply to your question but I own the Sablon 2020 and the NA Eno USB (latest version) sounds better than the Sablon in all respect. There is a thread over at Agon where you might find more info and comparisons on NA products. I might be inclined to try the Muon usb.
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    USB cable recommended?

    Gary, pm sent.
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    USB cable recommended?

    Very interested.
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    New Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

    one question for Ted (or someone if they know the answer) - if the IEC has a fuse and its upgraded to, say SR Purple, does the CTD on the IEC becomes redundant ?
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    New Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

    I also started with a purple pair on the interconnect but didn't have the gold on the speaker. it made the sound more detailed and little unnatural. Then I replaced the purple with a gold pair on the same spot and liked what I heard. I then tried the unused purple pair on the speaker cable but...
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    New Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

    I had a good improvement placing a purple disc on the top of the iec inlet of my power conditioner. my two golds has gone on the interconnect permanently and hence I don't know how the gold performs on the iec. Ordered a 2nd pair which might be be coming this week. Since these can have quiet a...
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    LampizatOr Baltic 3

    thanks @Golum Looks like I am not imagining. I bought the Sophia based on some thread here where they liked it in their Lampi DAC. It’s a bit surprising that Sophia would make something like this as they are generally very good with their tubes. Not sure if I got a bad one and I have no way to...
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    LampizatOr Baltic 3

    Anybody has experience with the Sophia Electric Aqua 274B B3 ? I bought one couple of days back and it has around 200hrs on it but the sound is very uninteresting, flat, harsh and thin. Did I get a bad one ? Need more time to break-in ?
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    New Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

    Nicely described Ozzy. Anything you place or change in your system will change the sound, however small it is. The only difference here is that these disc are changing things in a natural way but not at all places. For example, I tried experimenting placing the purple at several places - power...
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    New Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

    Ozzy, I use the Fidelium speaker cable which is two separate ribbon cables for +ive and neutral, so I cannot use it like SR suggests. I tried on the +ive side only but did not discern any difference.
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    New Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

    I initially placed the Purple on the WBT connector of the interconnect between the DAC and Int Amp as shown in the SR's guide and mostly heard no change, maybe slightly or it could be placebo. Moved it to the cotton jacket of the interconnect and heard a noticeable change. Looks like the...
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    USB cable recommended?

    WW 8 series cables has been excellent performer. They took a long time releasing the USB 8 series cable. I had the earlier version Platinum 7 a while back. Please report back your impression. Fyi, WW cables takes a long time to break-in. Between, what DAC and music server/streamer will you be...
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    USB cable recommended?

    I have the 2020. I tried to get the Evo but couldn't. NA is also releasing their flagship Muon which is going to be even better.
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    New Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

    I received mine this morning. Will post my impression later.

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