Greetings from San Jose CA

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diwakarv
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Greetings from San Jose CA

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Hi Guys,
I am newbie audiophile ( less than 6 months)
My current systems is

Speakers: Focal 1027 BE
Pre amp: CJ ET3 SE ( Replaced EH6922 with Amperex CEN USP 6922)
Amp: CJ sixty classic
Source : Macbook air feeding CJ HD3 USB
Speaker cable : Cardas Golden Hexlink (in spades) in parallel with Ultralink premium 12g ( Banana plug)
Interconnect: Cardas golden cross/neutral
USB cable : Kimber Cable Ag

I will post the pictures soon.
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Welcome to the site. "Newbie audiophile" and already some very serious gear.... nice. :)

Look forward to seeing the pictures!
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Welcome to the forum!
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To diwakarv and other owners,

How do you like the HD3?

Also, generally speaking, why has there been so little written about this DAC? I'm trying to get a good sense of how it compares to other DACs, and other than Alan Sircom's review, can find little else. Why is that? Its pedigree seems to be impeccable (Kevin Halverson's work on the digital stage married to CJ analogue).
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Welcome and nice set up! Wondering what your thoughts are about the tube swap from EH to Amperex in the ET3SE?
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EH sounding has extended high range to extent of being harsh.
Amperex 6922 is perfect to my taste ( much more musical).

HD3 is detailed but still maintains analog like sound. I haven't compared it to high end DAC.

Thanks
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