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    Fosi Audio V3 Amplifier Review

    Save a couple hundred more and a Topping PA7 can be yours. But it runs super frickin hot... I love mine. I'm so impressed with it.
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    Nice looking speaker cables that aren't expensive?

    I don't like how they're so stiff at the ends, I had a pair of those but I wasn't a fan and I gave them away to a buddy when I put together a hifi birthday gift
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    Nice looking speaker cables that aren't expensive?

    Is there a hack to braiding cables then? Or are you saying just wrap and use the shrink tube
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    Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

    Between R2R and Delta? Hmmmmm Maybe the Gustard and the Topping sound the same I don't frickin know anymore But it sure looks super cool check this out
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    Nice looking speaker cables that aren't expensive?

    I really liked these monoprice RCA's I got for $10 each. Super nice looking cables and feel awesome. Saw the same build cable from "world's best cables" sell for $100+... WTF? So it's obvious you can make cables for a low cost, as you can see I'm rocking ugliness for my speaker posts, and I...
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    Nice looking speaker cables that aren't expensive?

    Like the title says I want to buy some pre made cables that look decent but aren't insanely expensive I don't want to get into the whole "how it's sounds" debate, only how it looks I need them to be about 10ft long and durable, but sensibly priced... Meaning not some $500 cable, that's...
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    Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

    I have a feeling that even if I, personally, put the Saber and AKM side by side I wouldn't be able to tell a thing. R2R was a noticeable difference for me, but, it is still a very mild one. It's hard to explain but it is THERE. AND I DIG IT A LOT. I played with the PCM filters non stop of...
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    Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

    A couple of hours in with the Velvet and PA7 and I am amazed by how good I'm hearing my music. It's a different experience from my tower+Parasound+Gustard configuration in the living room right behind me in the picture For what it's worth- if you're on the fence about getting an E70- DO IT!
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    Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

    Yes sir! And thank you. I retired my sim audio to another room and settled on a compact topping stack, more room on my desk now because I also do engineering work in the same seat. I tried a variety and always go back to these because all their imperfections aside, they are very good with...
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    Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

    The R2R's, to me, have a particular sound having tried the base dena and a Gustard R26. The kind that Topping E70 is (forgot, delta??? Whatever the designation is called) sounds much more transparent and accurate. My Gustard R26 has more... Depth. I like both, I always encourage my audio...
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    Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

    House and techno If there is any sort of decay I always think I'd hear it. But maybe my hearing is not so good, and I want to stay out of the discussion of which one is better or if the Velvet is worth it. I bought it because more qualified reviewers said so, and I'm one of those people. I...
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    Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

    I'm sure I'll enjoy it a lot. The Gustard opened my eyes that yes, a dac can make or break your system. Having tried the D90(? I think it's called that, it was the $900 best of the best from topping at the time) I was so very impressed with how clean it sounded compared to anything else I've...
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    Topping E70 Stereo DAC Review

    Lmfao I am waiting for my E70V and PA7+ stack to arrive Friday.... I guess my $100 extra wasn't worth it for the other chip I felt the same when I blind tested the slow mid and fast filters on my Gustard R26. I could not tell a difference. I don't know how people hear a difference or maybe...
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    Looking to build a small PA systems for parties

    I settled on a class AB crown XLI 2500 And so far I have 2 bookshelves I was using from an old 6cd changer system. They're pretty decent. But I'm looking for a few diamonds in the rough. Cost is an object, but also it isn't. Let's give it $2000-2500 for the speakers And $2000 for the sub...
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    Gustard R26 R2R DAC with roon

    Has anyone figured out where to find the 5.70 usb driver that's listed on their website? Link seems broken, I sent em an email about it from the bottom of the page, i suggest you guys do as well to put some pressure http://www.gustard.cn/?page_id=8956 I'm a bit disappointed with the support...
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