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    Streamer DAC Matching

    Vitus amp, Magico S5 speakers; source shopping. I've compared a few streamers and I don't hear tone differences, though some are quieter and cleaner, more 'black' and space. Is it a mis-match to pair a say $8-10k DAC with a simple streamer, say a Lumin or Innuos costing $2,500? Do I leave some...
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    Vitus RI 101 Remote Question

    With the discontinuance of the Apple A1294, what remote will work? Vitus Customer Service was a misnomer, not answering my request.
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    Blind Listening Comparison

    I am going to compare two different power cables. I have listened to both cables and believe I know the relative qualities/differences of each. I want to confirm what I believe I hear. My intent is to have my wife switch out the cables x number of times (6 maybe) based on the flip of a coin, and...
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    MConnect HD Problems

    MControl Control HD in iPad. All worked well for a couple of weeks until one day the Vitus integrated does not show up as a "Play To" entry under Devices- as it once did. It is present on the Airplay list, and works from there- so it is on the same network. I did refresh Devices with the...
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    Steamer/Transport Color the Sound?

    What should I expect or pursue as I shop for a streamer? It being essentially a pc, low noise is one attribute. Should I expect, or shop for one in relation to other system components, by ear? To what degree does it matter: like a cable (small, IMO) or a DAC (large)? DAC of choice at the moment...
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    Grypon Diablo 300 vs Hegel 590?

    Auditioning in my home the Diablo 300 on my Magico S5 with various DACS; latest Chord. How would the Hegel compare; worthy of consideration? So far, I like the Hugo Chord's more refined voice compared to a Moon 280D DAC which was quite harsh to my ears- paired with the Diablo.
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    Devialet 200 Enough for S5?

    How well will a Devialet 200 drive the S5s in a 6500cf room? Typically listen 85-90db.
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    Center Speaker for HT with S5?

    Have a pair of S-5's in route from a dealer (yay!). They will double as 2 ch and HT. I am looking for a center speaker hopefully around $1000 or so that is in the tonal neighborhood of the S5's- close enough not to draw attention to the difference. Thoughts?
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    Getting Started: Rip to ? File Format?

    Want to end up with music on HD as primary source. What format should I rip CDs to that will be compatible with whatever hardware I end up with (circular question?) I have some music files in WAV and some in FLAC now- both work or convert to one format? Rip new ones to FLAC? Exact Audio Copy...
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    802 Diamond Deficencies?

    I am considering the 802 Diamonds. The series appears to have little following on this board, and other boards seem to have love/hate constituencies. I understand they do not measure flat (but don't know the sonic implications). What are the knocks against the speaker that I should weigh in my...
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    Looking for New Equipment

    Returning to the hobby after 12 years and trying to get some footing on how to proceed. Willing to spend $25k or so. Old system I still have includes: Mirage M3si's, Audio Research SP9 ll and Aragon 4004 ll. Have listened to speakers: Linn, Sonus Faber Olympicas (and Futuras), B&W 802,3,4...

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