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    Sutherland Phono Stages

    Thought I would update this thread to share, the SUTZ has been successfully used in 2 more very high end systems, one consisting of the Allnic H 8000 DHT and all the other top end Allnic wares. Another in a system with the Audio Research Reference 10 phono. Both users reported big gains in using...
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    Sutherland Phono Stages

    This is perhaps, the SUTZ most interesting attribute! Its ability to really bring to life even vintage simple MM phono stages is quite something, and the area I truly love the most about it.
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    My personal phono stage reference: Phasemation EA-2000

    Yes, I am revising the thread and will post soon. Thank you!
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    My personal phono stage reference: Phasemation EA-2000

    Very nice thread. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Phasemation phono stage. An interesting product that is finalized development and awaiting release should be interesting to try in place of step up transformers is the SUTZ by Sutherland Engineering. SUTZ stands for step up...
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    Sutherland Phono Stages

    Yes, I am using it into a voltage gain tube phono. That is how it is supposed to be used, into a standard 47K moving magnet phono stage or input on even very high end preamps that have MM capability. Yes, you have the right idea in that you get the best of both worlds. It introduces...
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    Sutherland Phono Stages

    I believe it is an endgame piece in that it really delivers the goods. I think in the world of voltage gain phono preamps, this one is legendary. You can do better, sure, but I would not be surprised if you find yourself going back to the 20/20 depending on cartridge and budget, comparing to...
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    Sutherland Phono Stages

    The lower the impedance the cartridge is, the safer you are to getting great sound out of a current input phono pre. In practice here though, I have gotten great results even up to 16 ohm cartridges. Currently using the Koetsu Jade Platinum and Dynavector XV1S. 6-7 ohms for these great...
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    Sutherland Phono Stages

    SUTZ is a transimpedance step up. To replace any step up transformer application, internal or external, using the moving magnet phono input. I find this to be absolutely wonderful in my system. People that like to use step up transformers in their systems may have a good understanding of this...
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    Sutherland Phono Stages

    Correct. The internal impedance of the Hayabusa I believe is 1.4 ohm.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I do not follow the ROON forums. Do they catch wind of this?
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    Waversa Wcore, WRouter, Streamer

    It can store some music, it is also an Ethernet to USB endpoint/streamer. It does not have the processing power to be a ROON server. I think I have this correct, but maybe John will chime in and confirm.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Steve, was this a package set or did you purchase all individually?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Thanks Emile, Matt, Steve. I will PM you Steve for the particulars of what you have. There seem to be many options with the Orbi.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Emile (or anyone doing the latter), Have you experimented with just a local WiFi router only, with no internet connection? If so, do you have a recommendation for a good router in this scenario?
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    The first Totaldac D1-Twelve Mk2 DAC in Hong Kong

    I am really enjoying what the Zenwave Audio PSR-14 power cable does on the LivePower. It was a very clear and worthwhile upgrade, and that is what it takes for me to upgrade any audio component anymore. Dave offers trial and sometimes has demo cables to send out with no purchase or commitment.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/01/taiko-audio-sgm-extreme-roon-and.html
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    Totaldac D1-Driver, the (pre)amplifier driver

    Thanks again. The Bespoke must be very special to be able to team up well with the D1 Drivers!
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    Totaldac D1-Driver, the (pre)amplifier driver

    Interesting findings, and thank you for sharing. What aspects of the Bespoke do you think your system is benefiting from after the D1 Drivers?
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    The Uptone Audio EtherRegen audiophile switch

    Great to hear about your results. Thank you for sharing. Have you tried with and without the Ultra adapter on the SBOOSTER?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    FYI, there is an update to roon 1.7 now. Build 505
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    No I am not an Extreme owner. I apologize as I should have been more specific. I use the Totaldac Twelve MK2 with the D1 Streamer and fanless NAS. I am interested in knowing if Extreme owners are noting anything similar.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    After installing the new Roon 1.7, the sound of my Tidal streaming is actually not quite as good as it was before. Seems a bit more analytical. No issues with file playback though.
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    The first Totaldac D1-Twelve Mk2 DAC in Hong Kong

    I have done this, and there is much more body/density to the sound, most notably. It also sounds even more analog. All around, a very nice upgrade and well worth it to do.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    I think this will be tough to point at one thing. I would put it in the category of warm up and settling time personally. The degree of settling time could be influenced by a number of things I think. Static electricity due to movement in packaging/transit? How far, where to and from, and how...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    The reclocker is additive and never has done any harm to any digital source I have put in front of it. However, maybe someone here with an Extreme has tried with and without the reclocker? It is not a guarantee of better sound. I think it depends on the digital source in front of it. Maybe...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    The D1 Direct could be an option. Vincent does offer trial. It is made specifically for those that want a simpler setup.
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    Waversa Wcore, WRouter, Streamer

    rau, So glad you were able to purchase the Waversa Wcore and Wrouter to try, and is great to see another from the USA get a chance to experience these. I am still just enamored by the sound I am getting from these products.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Hi Mike, I apologize in advance if this has been covered already. Regarding the PCIe drives, what would you say the improvement is from? The PCIe drives themselves, or that the files are now local to the Extreme, or both? Thanks very much Paul
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    Totaldac Amp-1 poweramp debuted at Munich Hi-end 2019

    Can we see inside the Amp1?
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    Waversa Wcore, WRouter, Streamer

    Will you be using ROON for playback? If so, it has to be somewhere. Otherwise, it is all network connected, then USB or SPDIF to your DAC from the WRouter or the Waversa Streamer endpoint. The WRouter has the Renderer built in, so if you just get the WRouter, you will not need the separate...

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