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  1. asiufy

    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    Bricasti DACs are great, though I'm particularly fond of the M21, as it has a ladder DAC + a true 1bit DSD path. Also love that they're network DACs, so no USB complications... We are getting an M19 to test, along with the new input I2S input module. As far as I know, via I2B, the M19 outputs...
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    YG Acoustics to debut Reference 3 Series at Munich High End 2023

    We also got some good feedback from our room at Capital Audio Fest, with Carmel 3! Owners of Carmel 2s are in for a treat with the Reference 3 upgrade...
  3. asiufy

    YG Acoustics to debut Reference 3 Series at Munich High End 2023

    Yes, the crossovers are bonkers! Specially if you consider that the Series 2.xx crossovers were *not* small nor light!
  4. asiufy

    Differences between NAS and dedicated music servers such as Melco and Innuos

    Yes, either server will sound better than your QNAP. I know because I used to use a QNAP many years ago :) And, at least on my DACs, the difference was huge!
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    Differences between NAS and dedicated music servers such as Melco and Innuos

    Let's assume you're playing files over the network, from the QNAP to the CH. That's far more interesting than USB, as the network will provide a good degree of isolation between the noisy NAS and your DAC. But that doesn't mean the server on the other end doesn't matter, and a better, quieter...
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    The ***Official*** Progressive Rock Thread

    @Dogberry you might want to check out this boxset, that just started shipping: https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/camel-air-born-the-mca-decca-years-1973-1984/
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    YG Acoustics to debut Reference 3 Series at Munich High End 2023

    That's what I currently have in the store (in VA), an upgraded 2.2i > 3.2. The new crossovers are absolutely massive. For Sonja 2.2, upgrade pricing is $7,200 for the tweeter only, $19,200 for the crossovers + tweeter, and finally $22,700 for the whole thing, including the new front baffle. This...
  8. asiufy

    NHB-108 Model Two vs. The 458...

    I would also go with 458s, but having lived with a 108 mkII the past couple of weeks, I have to say the upgrade over the already fantastic mkI is not insignificant. It is now a truly "universal" amp, and can drive tough loads with a smile (and no blinking!).
  9. asiufy

    The Discrete DAC – Firmware Update

    Yes, if your MSB has the USB input, then plugging a PC and playing it back works too, you just have to make sure the app playing the file does it truly bit-perfect (like foobar).
  10. asiufy

    YG Acoustics to debut Reference 3 Series at Munich High End 2023

    Having heard both Sonja 3.2 and Carmel 3 in my store, I agree with your final sentence. Reference 3 is a clear step beyond what was already fantastic! Carmel 3 in particular has seen the biggest jump, and it did attract a lot of attention at Capital Audio Fest this past weekend.
  11. asiufy

    The Discrete DAC – Firmware Update

    Either method will work, as long as the Bryston's output is truly bit-perfect. I would just drop the file on the Innuos and play from there.
  12. asiufy

    Capital Audiofest 2023

    Thank you! I've been in the Boenicke room most of the day, and it's amazing how it has improved from day 1. I bet tomorrow it's going to sound even better, only to have to tear everything down after 4pm :( Anyway, if you're around CAF tomorrow, please stop by and say hi! alex
  13. asiufy

    Capital Audiofest 2023

    Thank you, that's one of our rooms (849) :) That's the MSB Premier DAC with Premier Director, and we also have the Select DAC with Select Director next door, Room 850. @Rexp if you're around tomorrow, please stop by and say hi! Alex
  14. asiufy

    Capital Audiofest 2023

    Yep, we're doing it again this year! We did 5 rooms last year, but this year we'll only do... 4 :) All the way up on the 8th floor, look us up! Showing, among other things; Boenicke W13SE+ speakers YG Carmel 3 speakers Estelon Aura speakers Vinnie Rossi electronics MSB Select w/ Select...
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    MSB Discrete upgrade - add Director or go to the Premier

    I vote for Premier as well :)
  16. asiufy

    QOBUZ - The hidden gems

    emoonie, That's one of my favorite Frank albums as well! Check out the mono mix if you haven't already, it's quite a revelation! https://open.qobuz.com/album/sy61ossm9ymwc
  17. asiufy

    Dartzeel LHC-208 Streaming Capabilities Updates?

    The LHC-208 is currently waiting Roon's approval/certification. They have had the machine(s) for a good while now, so let's hope they conclude their certification process soon!
  18. asiufy

    AXPONA 2023

    Hi Barry! Yes, the Hailey 3.2 was playing in the YG room in Munich, but not always, as they rotated between various speakers throughout the day.
  19. asiufy

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    Yuen, I've sampled some of your selections, and they are indeed quite good! I like that you seem to pick mostly (relatively) new recordings... Thanks for taking the time to post them, and yes, please keep'em coming! alex
  20. asiufy

    Who’s going to T.H.E. Show SoCal 2023?

    I'll be there as well, with two rooms, #262 and #264.
  21. asiufy

    Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

    Peak with Audionet and a Bergmann turntable. Close up of the darTZeel cartridges. Ruby in the back, diamond in the front. One of the 3 darTZeel/Stenheim rooms. Hat courtesy of Mr. Philip O'Hanlon. Lorenzo speakers with TLA and Kronos. Kondo with some vintage speakers. I meant to come back...
  22. asiufy

    Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

    Wolf von Langa with Air Tight. Big sub in the corner. Kharma and more Kharma. Rockport with Absolare And I'm sure you all seen pictures of this... all 3.6 million euros of it... Vitus with Focal.
  23. asiufy

    Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

    New YG Hailey 3.2. New Estelon Aura, with dCS and Simaudio Moon. Kaiser two-way with Ypsilon gear and Air Force One TD. The big speakers were playing most of the time, but they brought this little one for a bit too. New Bergmann Galder / Odin Signature in the Cessaro/Alieno room. Zellaton...
  24. asiufy

    Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

    You all wants pics? I got pics, and some videos too! Boenicke W22 flagship speaker Magico, D'Agostino, Wadax Wilson Benesch turntable. MSB, Marten
  25. asiufy

    Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

    Mike, Of course there were no other cartridges to compare, only the 2 darTZeel models... But the sound in that room was simply mindblowing. I think you will want at least one of those cartridges, Mike :) alex
  26. asiufy

    T.H.E. Show---SoCal 2023--Hilton Orange County June 9th to 11th

    Yeah Fabio visited the hotel and said the same thing, quite an upgrade over the last (tired) joint... See you there!
  27. asiufy

    T.H.E. Show---SoCal 2023--Hilton Orange County June 9th to 11th

    We'll be there as well, with two rooms. Should be interested, and yes, hopefully better than last year!
  28. asiufy

    Alma Audio (EAST!) at Capital Audio Fest

    This was our first year at this show, and the experience was overwhelmingly good. The organization was top-notch, everything moving smoothly and on time, sometimes even AHEAD of time! But there was one frustrating caveat: the hotel's poor Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, hotels are getting rid of the...
  29. asiufy

    Alma Audio (EAST!) at Capital Audio Fest

    And finally, Philip O'Hanlon held court in Room 537, with the Graham speakers, Moonriver amp (+ brand new phono stage!) and Bergmann turntable. My pics came out pretty poor, but this one shows the harpist Isabelle Corriveau playing to an attentive audience in the room, as well as the gorgeous...
  30. asiufy

    Alma Audio (EAST!) at Capital Audio Fest

    In Room 534, we had an all-Technics system, with the new brand new (world premiere!) SL-G700M2 CD/SACD/network player. Spot the also brand-new Innuos Pulse at the bottom of the rack!

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