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    MSB Power Amps - current generation

    Has anyone enjoyed the opportunity to compare a Dartzeel amp with an MSB amp? I've got the Dart 8550mk2 and now the MSB Ref Dac with Director (huge jump over the Nagra Tube Dac). Given the obvious synergies staying in house from dac to pre (module) to amp, wondering about bailing on the Dart...
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    Building a system around ROON for local/ripped/downloaded files and making it better than CD playback...

    If there’s a room core thread, pls lmk bc I can’t find it. I’m looking for a v good room core, I’m not streaming nor storing and serving files to my dac, just using Qobuz and my dac has Ethernet input. in short, what are some of the better Roon Core devices? I currently have the Grimm mu1 bc...
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    How Does the Output Voltage of DAC Affect the System's Sound Quality? Does it Matter if One is Using a Quality Preamp?

    So : 56.57V = (400W*8R)^0.5 - I think this means that the amp delivers 56.57V into the loudspeaker at max output, which is why those with electrostatic loudspeakers (eg quad) need to be careful - yes? 25.12V/V = 10^(28db/20) - I think this parameter explains the ratio of output volts to...
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    How Does the Output Voltage of DAC Affect the System's Sound Quality? Does it Matter if One is Using a Quality Preamp?

    Wow, DonH50, that explanation is awesome - thank you
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    How Does the Output Voltage of DAC Affect the System's Sound Quality? Does it Matter if One is Using a Quality Preamp?

    Well, I've got the same question - hoping for more discussion from those far more knowledgeable than me on this subject - low bar.
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    Grimm MU-1 server review - A new force in digital source?

    Yup, turns out the problem was that I did not tell Roon that the new endpoint is the Dac, not the Grimm. What a dummy. sheesh Thank you for the help!
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    Grimm MU-1 server review - A new force in digital source?

    Thanks - the Grimm is identified within Roon as the endpoint. So, it works fine when outputting digital signal through the AES. However, now, I removed the AES because my DAC also has ethernet input, so the Grimm would just be operating as as a core. Per fast.freight, is your MU1 simply sitting...
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    Grimm MU-1 server review - A new force in digital source?

    Does anyone know if the Grimm MU1 can be used solely as a Roon Core on the network, without using the digital output? Just connected by network cable. It was outputting via AES, but now simply need it sitting on the network. There's no obvious reference to this configuration in the manual...
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    All new Air Tight SET monoblock ATM-2211

    Thanks for the info. If I had the amps I'd definitely try and tackle this. Unfortunately, the amps are in Germany. I was negotiating a purchase with the seller and we both thought the conversion would be straightforward and support by Airtight. But, alas that's not the case. The seller was...
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    All new Air Tight SET monoblock ATM-2211

    FWIW, I'll share the response to a fax to Airtight, which was the only way to get any info on this question of converting their amp to a different voltage. I'll note that the 2211 amp literally shows 120V/230V/240V and 50Hz/60Hz on the back panel, setting the expectation that changing voltage...
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    Audio Purchase scam that is happening almost every month

    Hey - thought I'd share a recent scam adventure - this guy was quite convoluted and clever, but not enough. So, I recently posted a want ad on usaudiomart for an amp. Within minutes tonysunshine responded via audiogon, weird, but his response was informed and articulate. He was offering the...
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    All new Air Tight SET monoblock ATM-2211

    Hi - Hoping someone with a 2211 and/or manual can answer this question. Can't find a manual online and the airtight website is not helpful. How does one change the input power voltage be change from europe 230v to 120v? Thanks!
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    Furutech DPS-4.1 limited edition power cable vs Nanoflux power NCF

    Plugged into Furutech Rhodium NCF outlets, so that's a match. Probably / hopefully just needs more hours. Would be awesome if these beat the Shunyata Sigma 2, as I'd like to build more of these. It's been 3 days running. I'm thinking about connecting it to the refrigerator for a higher...
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    Furutech DPS-4.1 limited edition power cable vs Nanoflux power NCF

    hmmm - I just built a DPS4.1 cable with FI-50 ends, and it sounds dull, without texture, nor dynamics and very inferior to the Shunyata sigma v2 I was hoping it would replace. Maybe it's because the shielding is tied to wall plug? Has anyone here AB'd the shielding on the DPS4.1 ? Or, I'm...
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    Cable Burn-in Devices - Looking for Recommendations

    Perhaps a dumb idea, but why not put inline with the refrigerator. Pretty good current demand, current changes periodically. And, I don't have to run all the equipment 24/7. Thoughts?
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