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    Whole Home Audio

    I am endeavoring to setup a decent whole-home system. My primary system (MSB Select->Boulder 3010->Boulder 3060->Wilson Alexx) won't work in this home. The whole home has in-ceiling speakers and is currently run by Control4 amps. I am contemplating the Marantz separates (AV10/AMP10) to...
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    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    I listened to most of the top streamers. In the end, I felt that the Pachanko was right there. It had just a touch of warmth to it that ultimately made me decide on it.
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    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    I considered many of the usual suspects. In the end I decided to give the Pachanko a try. I could not be happier. Paired with the MSB Select/Director it brings just the right amount of body and warmth to the party. On a side note: when I bought the Director I was told that part of its...
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    Pachanko Constellation Masterpiece initial thoughts...

    So, I ordered a Constellation Masterpiece. I was initially a bit anxious because I had read a post about delays in production. But, Chan (the Principal at Pachanko), was great. He was incredibly communicative and I received the unit exactly when he said it would arrive. The build quality...
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    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    it is a bit of head scratcher for me. I just auditioned a pile of top line dacs and I don't think any of them made the difference that switching from my Roon Nuc to the Pachanko Masterpiece has. It has brought warmth, density, texture and a relaxed-ness to my system that I love! I do also...
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    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    First Report: 10 minutes of listening. OMG. It. is. so. much. better. than Roon Nuc! Density. Texture. Wow. Grist to follow!
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    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    Mine arrived today. I have not yet had time to listen to it or even set it up. Will report once I have done so.
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    That is very kind of you Steve - thank you. I very much appreciated the discussion and your guidance. Thinking on it brings a smile...when I first asked you guys what you thought you replied, "The system has great bass and great potential!" Then, after some time and feeling more comfortable...
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    I am not. I don't have anymore information than you do. I am basing this on pictures and articles!
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    I am looking forward to having Steve and Ron over to listen when it arrives. They can they augment and hopefully share some of the blow back!
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    I have purchased a Director but they are not yet shipping.
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    Transparent XL clock and Transparent ethernet

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