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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    Sounds like Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 is the way to go these days....been hearing alot of good things about it
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    @MichaelHiFi FWIW, I was at the Pacific Northwest Audio festival this past weekend, and I was in one of the rooms that (to my ears) was making excellent sound, and noticed the guy doing the demos was playing CD's off a MSB CD transport. I couldn't help but mentioned my "struggle" in getting my...
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Emmanuel’s latest power supply is now the “SI-X”. That’s the power supply that comes with the current units.
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    @Puma Cat very very nice preamp! thank you for sharing. I am considering buying a preamp from Emmanuel. I really like his approach but I have yet to hear one. And the press info/reviews on his preamps are limited (and mostly dated) though all very positive. I was curious which other preamps did...
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    First Sound Preamplifier Impressions?

    I am considering the First Sound preamplifiers. There is very little press information about them in most part because it's a small artisan builder but I have a couple of audiophiles in my local area who have heard them and think highly of First Sound. Hoping to get additional data points, are...
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    Calling all ex - Shindo preamp owners

    Thanks @Solypsa and @2ndLiner for your sharing! @Solypsa my setup includes: preamp (shindo masseto), power amp (first watt sit-3), speakers (chapman T7 speakers - 2014 model), source is a CD transport into a Mojo Audio Evo B4B DAC, but am also thinking of resurrecting/upgrading my turntable...
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    Calling all ex - Shindo preamp owners

    Hello, I am currently using and enjoying my Shindo Masseto preamp, but there is always an eye to see what else is out there. Terribly promiscuous, I know. To be clear, I am not trying in any way to disparage Shindo preamps (they are great), but was curious whether there are any ex-Shindo preamp...
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    Help With SOTM SMS-200 Ultra Neo Setup

    I just bought a SOTM SMS-200 Ultra Neo streamer, and am trying to set it up to stream from Qobuz and Tidal. I went to into http://eunhasu.local and configured DNLA with my tidal and qobuz login credentials. Ran DNLA. But for some reason when I am in the Tidal or Qobuz apps (on Mac), it doesn't...
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    @taww so, how does it sound? :) we are holding our breadth.....
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    @taww Thanks for sharing experience. Would love to hear your impressions of the PS Audio Perfect SACD transport when you receive it.
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    Thank you everyone for the great insights. Did anyone compare the Pro-ject CD Box RS2 vs the Jay's Audio CDt2-Mk3 vs PS Audio Perfect Wave SACD Transport? (I know Terry London compared the Pro-ject against the Jay's CDT2-MK2 but not sure whether there was ever a comparison with the MK3) And i am...
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    Innuos Zenith Mk3 or something else?

    Thanks @Addicted to hifi
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    Innuos Zenith Mk3 or something else?

    Hello There, Hoping to tap into the collective insight of this group. I am planning to buy a music server+streamer combo and am thinking of the Innuous Zenith Mk3. And have some questions before i pull the trigger: 1. Any rumors/insights of a new version of the Zenith Mk3 launching soon? (hate...
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    Very nice @Lampie519 ! You selling these DAC's at some point?
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    @Lampie519 which DAC do you use?
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    Thanks @Gregm , what was the spec for the DIY streamer/computer, and which reclockers did you use?
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    Thanks @rando for your POV on this matter. LP's - they definitely sound great. But, it was a trade off I decided to make because to put together a nice sounding analog front end can get really $pricey too + the inconvenience of taking care of those LP's + those annoying surface "pops". I felt...
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    @Andrew S. - thanks for your extensive write-up and pointers to some folk who have gone done the rabbit hole with computer audio!! I am not much of a DIY music server person and I can see how the constant tinkering can be fun for some. Unfortunately, I am semi inclined to DIY but mostly don't...
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    Thanks Everyone for your quick responses and insights. Super interesting and lots to consider. Perhaps i should have framed my question slightly differently - between a CD transport and music server, which one will get me to the most natural and analog sounding for the least amount of $'s. My...
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    Hello Everyone, I am in the process of upgrading my digital front end. I am trying to decide whether to invest my $'s in a nice CD transport (e.g Jay's Audio, CEC TL2N) or a music server (e.g. Innuos Zenith Mk3, Mojo Audio Deja Vu etc). In an ideal world, one might invest in both, but for now...
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    Thanks @KeithR !
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    Thanks again for sharing @Mikem53 !
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    Thanks @Mikem53 for the insight. I notice you are using the Daedalus Athena V2 speakers. Those speakers are 95db sensitive. Are you finding yourself having to turn the volumn knob on the XP12 past 12noon? (my speakers are only 89db efficient).
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    Thanks @Sablon Audio I actually bought the SIT-3 from Mark (Reno) - great customer service. I was asking in the forum to broaden my data points. Btw, I have 2 of your petite corona power chords - they are wonderful!
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    Sweet. Thanks Jeff!
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    Thanks @jeffrey_t for sharing your experience. Super insightful. I had a chance to compare the Aesthetix Atlas tube/SS hybrid power amp and the SIT-3 for an extended period of time at my home. I kept going back to the SIT-3. The Aesthetix had more of that tube harmonic richness - pleasant to the...
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    @jeffrey_t thanks! Can't wait to hear your impressions of how the LTA compares to your Lamm preamp. out of curiosity, did you consider any of the other first watt or passlab power amps before settling on the SIT3? If you did, how did they compare to the SIT-3?
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    Hello, I have Nelson Pass's First Watt SIT-3 power amplifier. I am using a ~15 year old VAC (Valve Amplification Company) Standard Preamplifier using NOS Telefunken 12AU7 and 12AX7 tubes for the 2 stages. I am looking to upgrade the preamp and am considering the Passlab XP-12 or the Linear...

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