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[JoseFerreira-zbwh]

Lixjie a40 actually seems like a better buy comparing to ao300. Same specs and features, very similar price, but the a40 adds a phono stage so...why not?

[EduardMatias-hm]

Thank you for the informative reviews. On the Eversolos, did you try the internet radio and if so what did you think. Everybody seems to focus on paid streaming services, while 100s of decent quality free internet station are ignored. I have trialed Apple, Tidal and Qobuz. My system is on all day with internet radio. Attached HD provides my library.
I auditioned the A6 and enjoyed it except when it came to its Tune-in Radio internet quality which was like going back to an AM on a small transistor radio. Compared to my Lumin U1 it was a no go and returned. It’s a shame its internet delivery is so poor and is not up to par with the rest of the unit. Not sure if the A8 is any better.

[christiank.]

will the smsl AO300 can be paired on a floorstanding speakers like a Klipsch rp-8000f?

[rightslot]

Interesting how you didn't have any of the Peachtree products in your list. Especially since you touted them as being very good in earlier videos. Makes me wonder?

[fofocho]

Eversolo A6 has GEQ/PEQ now in the new firmware, so DAP is no longer and advantage of the A8

[marekkordzik]

For 2 chanel stereo mostly movies and tv and Usher x719 speakers would you rather use ao300 or ao200 mk2 + balanced dac ( I have smsl d300 I can use for it ) ?

[marklloyd]

I agree . Great list . Especially on Eversolo . What a gem of a company. I returned my A6 Master in exchange for the A8 but am afraid I may have jumped too soon . I’m wondering if Eversolo will do a repeat and do a A8 Master Edition ?

[rippedgeek]

Hey Tharmabar, thanks for the great videos, I've been binging a whole lot of them recently. I have a question for you, since you're one of the *very* few reviewers who has spent time with the Musician Knight 1 speakers. Are you still happy with their long-term performance, and would you rate them as similar or better/worse than the Kef R3 Meta. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on one of these two speakers, and I'm very tempted to try the relatively unknown Musician Knight speakers. Any thoughts?

[fredinfo]

Bonne année a tous. Fred du Poitou from france

[neosystas]

Thank you for a very good and informative content in 2023! I wish you a Happy (...a wonderful) new year! Greetings from Germany, Michael

...Maybe in 2024 you can also take some more looks inside the devices.

[andersrynnel]

Thanks for a great year. I respect your knowledge and your reviews. Im curious of the R3 Meta and have a Class D NAD C298 (purify-tech). You said the R3 did not match very well with ClassD amps. Do you think it’s the same with the D amps with purify tech like mine? Just interested in your opinion? Or anyone else in the forum that have any experience of that pairing. Happy new year 😊

[limintorZockt]

Can someone explain why cables should make a difference? Caus i aint hearing one. No matter wich cable it sounds the same.

[desbarry]

I like those retro speakers. what make are those buddy?

[typedeaf]

Tharbamar, I got the SMSL SU-1 and the Topping L30II for my desktop. I use Hifiman HE400SE and Grado SR125 headphones. I returned the two products because I couldnt tell any improvement over the 'cheap' Realtek Audio DAC on my computer. I went and took many audio tests and I couldnt even tell a difference between 128kbps, 320 kbps and lossless. This is the reason I got the equipment, because I thought it was my gear. Turns out, its me. I just dont have very good ears, I guess.

[dtracyss]

What about the Accuphase that you hid from your Wife the Price!!!!

IMHO The KLH Model 5 is the Better deal this year, I bought mine with Stands for 1900 a pair, Best Deal Ever o a Quality 3 way Awesome Set of Speakers!
Can't wait to hear the Model 7s !

[yuriymochalov]

Thank you for the informative reviews, which brand of JBL 100 speaker stands do you use, what is the difference with the JS-120, which JBL recommends. I want to buy a JBL L100 MK2 and your experience with speaker placement will be decisive for me. Thank you

[BMWliterbikeslife]

There is a feature that the eversolo dmp-A6 has that the A8 doesn’t and that’s the hdmi out 5.1 can you think of ANY other streamer including your Sony Hap that offers this? Is the eversolo the ONLY streamer with this output? I want to compare before I buy the A6 but I can not find anything else on the market which is shocking ! I want this output to give my AVR the bit perfect signal for 5.1 music listening in my theater.
Thx and keep up the good work. Some watchers don’t understand that flawless systems like the one you have are so clean and clear that cables etc make a huge difference and their systems have so much interference that they can’t hear it. They should go to their local audiophile retailer and see for themselves!

[bebbop]

Really R3 Meta full burn-in will only take 50h? I remember you said that B&W 706 S2 will take about 300h to burn-in. Very long compared to R3 Meta. Is soundstage of R3 Meta similar to LS50? I can buy new R3 Meta for 1500$.
Don't think twice, just take it at this price?

[JonnyParker-]

Happy new year, I would like to hear those JBL actives at the end there I've heard people say some good things about them . I'm a bit treble sensitive and don't like the harshness you get with some of the metal / beryllium tweeters, around 5khz hurts my ears on some music . Does the horn give a smoother response and is it suitable for longer listening sessions as well as working on them for production ?