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I came to this thread to say the same thing. An integrated would be awesome. Be even cooler if they used two TPA chips for BTL and built in PSU.

The Cerwin-Vega LA14 seems really impressive. Have it paired with a SMSL DA-1/SU1 combo. Subjectively I'm finding it a super fun listen. Kids have it so good these days.

Cerwin-Vega, excuse me, Cerwin-Vega! LA14 or LA165. I'll have the LA14 later today to see if I prefer them to the Sony sscs5 in my office setup.

I think your point of view is defiantly valid. It would be a nicer world if people cared more about the jobs they do; and to quote Mr. Natural, they would "Get the right tool for the job!". If I don't do my job right I would loose it. So I feel ya. By the way I use a lint roller to clean my...

My thought too. It's by no means an easy job. I feel for them.

Received a Yamaha A-s1100 from Fedex a few years ago. The box was damaged and the slector knob and volume knob were loose. I just had to tighten them so no big deal. But yeah they have gotten worse ime since pandemic. They often put down bs excuses at my current spot too. "customer not home" or...

I hope all of your audio dreams come true in the new year!! :D :D :D With love and much respect, -Gizmo

My bad, I am seeing the other Holiday thread. Did not mean to be redundant MODS please feel free to remove this thread.

Happy holidays to all of you audio nuts and scientists alike. May all your audio dreams come true in the new year!

I was using the USB on a laptop for the tests. I think the bottle neck in my case is the speakers. The Lintons are wonderful speakers, but I don't think they are the best thing around obviously. I think the Sanskrit is a good match for me and my system. The D2R is great I just didn't really...

I did a blind test with the help of my wife with Sanskrit MKII and the VMV I did not pass. My ears aren't as good as I thought or DACs basically all the sound the same. I'm starting to think a lot of this stuff is in your head. I sold/selling my expensive cables too. I feel free! Used the money...

The MKII is supposed to have Nichicon Fine Golds. I think they used those blue caps in some. Might have been a supply chain issue. You can see it in the MKII review thread. Really digging the MKIII so far! Its DACtacular.

I sold mine. Perfectly happy with Sanskrit MKIII I got as a replacement.

Thank you for all your thoughtful replies! I really appreciate the help and understanding. Next weekend my wife as agreed to help me with this blind test. I will use "Jazz at the pawn shop" all burned to CD-rs I will hopefully be able to sit far enough away from the units not to get the "tells"...