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• "ROON is flakey" maybe a result of ROON updates and the CORE not being rebooted. A... (yyzsantabarbara)
• A simple google search for, "can you run Roon core on an SSD attached to a NAS" wi... (chrisg1000)
• I've run Roon in this configuration for probably seven years with no issues. The i... (chrisg1000)
• @chrisg1000 you say  Roon core is on an SSD plugged into the NAS how is that p... (audphile1)
• The most recommended connection for the Holo May is the USB between The DAC and a ... (pfeiffer)
• I use Cambridge Audio CXN 100. Mainly I listen to my own ripped CDs from my NAS. I... (mahler123)
• Excellent Holo Audio streamer.  I have the Cyan 2 and love it.  I picked up an Inn... (bassbuyer)
• If you decide to keep roon, I recommend you to use a NUC with rock kit installed t... (ricco275)
• This is what I use, 1 for each of my 3 DACs. I ONLY use ROON, so this lower end Re... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Here are the Roon partners that jeffbij is talking about. You might look at the Ho... (snookhaus)
• Agreed, very nice DAC.   In case you didn't know, if you go to the RoonLabs web s... (jeffbij)
• That’s a nice DAC. Consider a higher end streamer. But I don’t know what you mean ... (audphile1)
• 10,000 albums. 125k + tracks.  (chrisg1000)
• DAC is a Holo Audio May KTE. This is why I don’t want a DAC, just a streamer     (chrisg1000)
• How big is your music library?  The Bluesound Node is rated at over 200,000 indivi... (jeffbij)
• What’s your budget? (audphile1)
• I tried a bluesound once and returned it. As I recall it sounded odd and also coul... (chrisg1000)
• BlueSound starts at $299 and will play files direct. A cheap WiiM will not. This m... (fuzztone)
• Thanks. I have a decent system, just want to lose the USB cable.  I’ll work on the... (chrisg1000)
• @chrisg1000 The roon forum/fora aka Roon Labs Community is terrific and you will g... (wsrrsw)
• Thanks. Appreciate the response. (chrisg1000)
• Chris,  this should be pretty simple.  Since you are streaming from the Internet, ... (jeffbij)

• Man, you are like a mosquito in the the bedroom in the middle of the night... (thecarpathian)
• plaw, Then obviously you haven't heard any sim audio because Simaudio left Classe... (zuesman)
• @ckr1969 Thanks for sharing. I’m sure if I had Burmeister gear, I would be proud o... (oldrooney)
• its all good, back to discussing are systems, post some pics/details (ckr1969)
• I’m surprised it hasn’t been removed. (jastralfu)

• @devinplombier - After checking with the manufacturer, it supports DSD256 over USB... (bigby)
• @bigby  It looks like your M21 DAC only supports DSD over PCM (DoP), and then onl... (devinplombier)

• @reubent  I wouldn’t go any higher than 80… the issue is you can’t start there.. ... (skiznfliz)
• I have had excellent results using a "Spin Clean" type cleaner that I bought off A... (carlso63)
• @skiznfliz  - What temperature did you ultimately choose for your US record cleane... (reubent)
• I’ve been using a Record Doctor with pretty good results. Ideally, I would also ha... (syr1990)
• These comments from vinyl enthusiasts have convinced me that I have achieved an id... (unclewilbur)
• I accumulated a lot of records over the decades; stuff I bought when I was an "aud... (whart)
• @drbond + 1 - That's just what I do; distilled water in my DeGritter; works great!... (larsman)
• Like most things in audiophile land, it all comes down to how much you want to spe... (oldaudiophile)
• Oh yeah, I forgot, I'm gonna add the little bit of Jet Dry Rinse to the spinner ta... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• If your in this for the long haul please get an ultrasonic End Game (willy-t)
• @reubent  I use a similar unit & Spin Clean Rinse Afterwards as well and achi... (skiznfliz)
• Ill be checking some of the links posted here. But basically, any product you use,... (skads_187)
• word of encouragement: if I cleaned them, I would screw up too. I couldn't do what... (grislybutter)
• I previously used a SpinClean and it did a pretty good job. Recently started using... (reubent)
• I hope the didn’t sacrifice any babies to manufacture those baby scalp brushes. (lewm)
• scrub a dub dub     3 baby scalp scrub brushes record cleaning unit with d... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• my new 4" magnifier mirror, 30x, with built in LED, keep on the deck below your ca... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• You are loosening, but not removing junk that the stylus is digging out. You need ... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Yes, @viridian recommends that booklet that offers a great review of cleaning tech... (drbond)
• Well, if it's not working stop doing it. Everything you could want to know about c... (viridian)

• I get very good bass out of my Revel Salon 2s. But when I want more, I use the par... (p59teitel)
• I’ve had awesome results with my new Danville dspNexus with newly released SHARC p... (hifidream)

• around 11% here incuding power cables. (lanx0003)
• Over 50%.* This includes cables, power conditioning, power supplies, distribution... (steakster)
• In general, I don’t allocate but work towards an optimal system through testing. T... (ghdprentice)
• I don’t believe in allocating certain % to cables or tweaks. Cables can easily be ... (lalitk)
• Surely the 10% "rule" was developed by the cable industry.  Up there with De Beers... (bigtwin)
• No more than about 5 percent. My experience is that money is typically better spen... (mitch2)
• Are we counting cost of stands/racks, dedicated lines and acoustic treatment, as w... (audphile1)
• I'm around 12% based on what I paid.  At normal retail for new, it would be higher.  (sls883)
• 4%. I’ve tried some relatively expensive cables but wasn’t impressed. I made my ... (noromance)

• I agree with those saying try the Kismet.  I have a khartago cased Kismet and it's... (jrareform)
• A Bryston 3B Cubed is in your price range. No worries for another 20 years. The Cu... (mashif)
• Pathos makes a great sounding amp... (pfreix)
• I know there are strong opinions about class D amps and if you have a strong bias... (mclinnguy)
• A couple of years ago I found a used Ayre VX5-Twenty and it is such a great match ... (sc53)
• nice budget. My "pricey" list would be Sugden, Simaudio, Hegel, Moonriver (grislybutter)
• Fair question. But after 20 years, I’m ready for something else. I’m a huge Klaus ... (pvnasby)
• Why not stick with Klaus and go Odyssey Kismet? (blackbag20)
• Thank you for all the responses!   Part of what is making this difficult is that ... (pvnasby)
• sensitivity 92 seems easy; 4 ohms, compatible with 8 ohms seems easy however, the... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• I know there are strong opinions about class D amps and if you have a strong bias ... (livinon2wheels)
• +3 Coda S5.5. There is a good discussion at: Coda S5.5 (vinylvalet)
• I would call Doug Dale with Coda.  Tell him what you have for gear.  You should al... (sls883)
• +1 on the CODA S5.5, best SS Class A amp the near side of $6K new IMHO, but might ... (kairosman)
• I agree with audiophile1.  Over the last 20 years I have paired tubed preamps with... (pfeiffer)
• @pvnasby  I love my Odyssey Kismet Extreme Monoblocks and hope they last a long t... (skiznfliz)
• Second hand Vitus SS101 and vayas con Dios.  (ricco275)
• I would give serious consideration to the just released PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid P... (sgordoxyz)
• When I owned the GE Triton Ones, I drove them with an Odyssey Stratos, a Conrad Jo... (stereo5)
• You might want to look at the Anthem P2 power amp it goes for about 5k. (alucard19)
• I have a Pass Labs XA25 pure class A and extremely happy with it. Very transparent... (ericba)
• I would do a home demo of the new Schitt Wotan amp at $1999. I want to sell my San... (yyzsantabarbara)
• You can buy a brand a new Coda S5.5 in your budget, outstanding amp and will drive... (fthompson251)
• Pass XA30.8 used within your price range. Warmer but less dynamic than the X250.8 ... (audphile1)
• You should check out the Belles MOSFET amps!! https://powermodules.com/ (yogiboy)
• Yes, my preference is to pair it with a SS amp for power handling. Sound-wise, I v... (pvnasby)
• Tube or Solid State? You can match that Primaluna preamp with a nice solid state ... (audphile1)
• My limited experience with GE speakers always makes me want to pair them with exce... (erik_squires)

• Spec wise on the PCM side, the THD+N of -106 dB is identical to Holo Cyan 2. Howev... (lanx0003)

• Tom Based on what I vision a solid core wire would be more coherent than a strand... (theaudiotweak)
• devinplombier The role of audio wire/cable has been routinely underestimated by m... (tomthiel)

• @yyzsantabarbara  It seems fitting that it's a titan like Sonny who is still stan... (stuartk)
• 58 Jazz Musicians Were Photographed for ‘Harlem 1958.' Only One Remains. - The New... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Tamba Trio - Alegria de Viver Tamba Trio ~ Boranda Tamba Trio - Tempo - 1964 - F... (tyray)
• Xosphere · Prince Off the album Xpectation ℗ 2003 NPG Records, Inc. Manufactured... (tyray)

• I agree that one persons "heavy metal" is another persons "hard rock' take on thin... (ironrick6)
• @go4vinyl - funny you mention those American bands like Angel, Starz, Legs Diamond... (larsman)
• @larsman  Thanks for your suggestions! (stuartk)
• @simonmoon +1 for Riverside. I play them a lot... You might give RPWL a try if you... (sls883)
• Nazareth is my all-time favorite band, in my opinion the heaviest and best record ... (go4vinyl)
• Masterpiece Pantera - Cemetery Gates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSZf8ZYHV7o... (deep_333)
• Another melodic Iron Maiden song is; The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg on their ... (vette5451)
• @jastralfu  +1 on Fair Warning, my favorite VH album also.    It always reminded ... (vette5451)
• @stuartk - not so much albums as individual songs; wish I could find that list I m... (larsman)
• @larsman Much of Maiden’s more wonderfully melodic stuff always struck me in a ... (stuartk)
• @stuartk Many metal bands are not unidimensional...For example, Opeth (swedish pr... (deep_333)

• @audphile1 You may appreciate this update….I recently inserted Telegartner Opt B... (lalitk)
• @mclinnguy  Agreed with your take on these updates. The implementation of softwar... (lalitk)
• @lalitk yeah that makes sense. It’s exactly what I mentioned in my earlier post. T... (audphile1)
• @audphile1  Merging + player (DAC + Roon endpoint + Core) supported by external m... (lalitk)
• @lalitk I believe it was around March or so, Roon made a substantial leap in SQ... (mclinnguy)
• @lalitk I used my N200. Prior to buying the N200 I was using the network card in t... (audphile1)
• @audphile1  To my understanding, software updates to Roon app contributed to bump... (lalitk)
• @lalitk I wonder what that leap in sound quality was due to. I’m assuming you’re s... (audphile1)
• @mclinnguy  Roon’s integration with folder views is a significant step for those ... (lalitk)
• Thanks @mclinnguy the fact that it’s forward sounding is alarming to me. I can’t h... (audphile1)
• I used to run Audience AU24se+ USB cable in my system and it was fantastic. I exp... (mclinnguy)
• @fthompson251 I’m 100% certain that the FrontRow USB will be way better than the D... (audphile1)

• @bdp24 I didn’t mean in terms of how well the instruments partner/function toget... (stuartk)
•   On the other hand Stuart, bass is the natural partner to drums. In the Crowell ... (bdp24)

• Erik mentioned off-axis oddities limiting the sweet spot. The measurements may sug... (tomcarr)
• My 803 D3 also sounded light. Nothing helped except adding two JL Audio subs. Much... (tomcarr)

• I first saw them headline the first night of the Laurel Pop Festival in Laurel, MD... (larsman)
• My little Honolulu blues band opened for them in 1969 (second half of their first ... (wolf_garcia)
• Rolling Stone reviewers consistently eviscerated their early albums but they were ... (rettrussell)
• "Saw them twice. Pure magic" tony1954- I missed the LAST opportunity in 1977 whe... (tablejockey)
• That should be a great rockumentary.  Can’t get enough Led.  (bassbuyer)
• Saw them twice. Pure magic. (tony1954)

• Inspect it, clean on my cleaning machine, treat with Last Treatment. Put it in pla... (ghdprentice)
• I give it a 6-minute cycle in my DeGritter with distilled water.  (larsman)
• Cleaned, placed in a new inner sleeve, then carried off to the turntable. Latest w... (dogberry)
• Clean with GrooveWasher and put in sleeve. (theflattire)
• First I inspect it to make sure it isn't dished, warped or defective in any way. ... (dweller)
•  Ordinarily each record I receive, whether new or used, gets cleaned on my RCM and... (rshak)

• I saw the James Gang open for Led Zeppelin in Syracuse in about 1970 or 71. That w... (larsman)

• Bon, It's been a long time coming since the CAS I founded over 30 years ago isn't ... (bpwalsh)
• Brian this is a very good idea getting together, I remember going to your place on... (jayctoy)
• Chicago Music & Audio Club Meeting this Saturday, December 14, 12 noon to 4 p... (bpwalsh)

• @evelyn1 - Yes, I should have mentioned that these are unbranded DH labs cables. E... (erik_squires)
• Thanks for posting that link Erik. I built new ic's using that cable and xlr conne... (evelyn1)

• Thank you for the thoughtful response.  All makes perfect sense. Now I feel like ... (steam_engine)
• Rich is correct in his assessment. Placing a current day preamp in front of a vint... (goodlistening64)
• Thanks Rich.  That's sort of the conclusion I have come to in this short period of... (steam_engine)
• The Sansui has a 0.2% TDH while the Schiit Freya+ runs much more clean at <0.0... (rar1)

• I used to have test tones on a playlist in conductor/Qobuz but they stopped workin... (fthompson251)
• NICE! That’s awesome @gkelly! The 1 track in particular for left and right sweep s... (kingbr)
• I ripped a CD from my OmniMic, but I believe you can get some from the Room EQ Wiz... (erik_squires)
• https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/audio-line-up-test-tones-calibration-reference-c... (gkelly)
• @erik_squires  if you don’t mind me asking, where did you get those test tracks? I... (kingbr)
• Thanks @erik_squires. I do have the Ayre system burn in CD but that doesn’t do lef... (kingbr)
• Yeah, doesn't matter your source.  I use Roon which lets me play from my local lib... (erik_squires)
• Thanks @audphile1 I have searched and haven’t found anything yet. Tried to reach o... (kingbr)
• What happens when you search for test tones in Qobuz?  (audphile1)
• Run test tones should say... (kingbr)

• I’ve been eying the DAC 200 for quite some time, as well as the M3, and Sonnet Pas... (toro3)

• rauliruegas, "Dear @ricred1 : In this link and in any REL information you can’t f... (ricred1)
• navyachts, Thanks for your kind words. (ricred1)
• @ricred1 - by the way, that’s a beautiful system you have there! (navyachts)
• m-db, My subwoofers were set-up by my dealer using REW, listening, and the No. 32... (ricred1)
• The one thing I like about the Rel is that you can potentially hook it up and use ... (bjesien)
• @rauliruegas I get it. But…I’m enjoying the music with my system and I do not hear... (audphile1)
• "@ricred1  I prefer the 32s to every previously owned subwoofer...dual JL Audio F... (m-db)
• Dear @ricred1 : In this link and in any REL information you can’t find out which i... (rauliruegas)
• Dear  @audphile1   : Overall agree with you however there is one issue where almos... (rauliruegas)
• @navyachts You got it! Keep us posted please  (audphile1)
• @ricred1 Enjoy! @tablejockey I can just dream for know about some giant Soundl... (navyachts)
• I have been following this thread to read how different opinions can be. Stat use... (tablejockey)
• It's what I prefer, but it certainly doesn't mean they're for everyone. In my opin... (ricred1)
• @ricred1 at almost $13K a pop you better prefer them to the measly priced SVS 16 U... (navyachts)

• L100s or L65 s (dinov)
• I just purchased L112's.  Got a great deal and I am in the process of re-doing the... (russcoughenour)
• LOVE JBL L112 are great sounding or you can buy my L300's (jimijam)
• L7s bi-amped. Best bang for the buck by far! (bcg)
• JBL 250TI see here and here Mike (ditusa)
• I just bought, redid and sold both a pair of Jubal L65s and L100s. It definitely i... (audition__audio)
• Buy my C34 Hartfield  (missioncoonery)
• JBL L100 classics.  I almost bought a used pair of the recent reboot with the stan... (bassbuyer)
• What kind of money are you looking to spend? 4345s/4350s/4355s would be the way to... (toddalin)

• @stievus Oh really? I wasn't aware of that. (greg_f)
• @greg_f Not a problem. Import duties to the EU will not be charged. Get in touch w... (stievus)
• @stievus He he, I love France and visit many times but unfortunately I don't speak... (greg_f)
• @mahler123 I too much prefer FireWire to USB for audio, I still have a PCIe FireWi... (greg_f)
• I loved FireWire and regret that it didn’t catch on.  I almost bought your Weiss b... (mahler123)
• @greg_f I have been in touch with them in my best french :-) No doubt, they really... (stievus)
• @stievus Yes, I realize it is a somewhat basic streamer with no bells and whistles... (greg_f)
• @greg_f Keep in mind, however, that the Metronome DSS while a very high-end device... (stievus)
• @stievus Thanks again! (greg_f)
• A PC is not needed, unless you also want to use Roon or Audirvana. . The DSS can b... (stievus)
• I’d think an Innuos Zen/Zenith paired with a Denafrips Hermes could be sublime.  G... (soix)
• @stievus Thank you very much for the reply. As I said I am very temped to get eith... (greg_f)

• Don’t know why you guys are jumping all over him. He’s established they’re old, be... (thecarpathian)
• Here is a solution.....Hollow out 4" of the wall to make room for the speaker.  Ti... (boxcarman)
• Could you possibly cut out the material in the shelf and/or wall so that the exist... (highendhound)
• Are you out of mind?  Sorry to use that wording but chopping 4" in depth will turn... (lanx0003)
• Solomon would suggest otherwise ... (blackbag20)
• Instead of taking 4" off the speaker cabinets, just add 4" to the shelves they wil... (aewarren)
• No pictures…it didn’t happen.   Show us the picture of the cut down speaker.   (testpilot)
• This has to be an early April Fool's post.   If not, I'm just SMFH. (allenf1963)
• @jasonbourne71 +2   (ditusa)
• jb71 +1   (jl35)
• The bass response will end up totally screwed up with loss of extension and probab... (dynamiclinearity)
• Can you listen to them before and after?  Please let us know if they sound better ... (jwei)
• Pic #2, upper right is the shelf for right rear speaker . (skolbrother)
• Please don/t do it, sell them and buy something that fits the shelf. (mazian)
• Repair or replace that tweeter and sell them. Then buy something that works as is.... (charliee)
• https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/ZtBSwa1_xl.jpg https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/kTJJORH_xl.jpg... (skolbrother)
• https://cdn.imgpile.com/f/ZtBSwa1_xl.jpg (skolbrother)
• Come on you guys, these are old speakers I have owned them for about 20 years. I ... (skolbrother)

• I will say this and you are right no measurement of numbers will tell your ears wh... (harleyujoe)
• To clarify, he rectifier section is now solid state as opposed to the older models... (doyle3433)
• Hi @jijoh123 yes they are a bit different. I owned a Rogue Atlas 3 paired with a R... (doyle3433)

• I had the MA3 for several months; it’s an excellent DAC and a serious value especi... (dpac996)
• If it came dowm to the MA3, Aurender A1000 or A15 do you have an opinion as for wh... (singere)
• I also have the MA3, stepping up from the BMC UltraDac.  The MA3 is more detailed,... (tump350)
• The MA3 is a good DAC/Streamer. I have one and have no issues with it. Sounds very... (spenav)
• Meitner gets lots of praise among digital audiophiles. You can check prices on hi... (gdnrbob)

• For those who thought I was joking about the "2 1/2 way" design, it is a real thin... (waytoomuchstuff)

• I’d say its a toss up between that laughable Tekton speaker pictured above and the... (livinon2wheels)
• While no particular component comes to mind, anything with a polished mirror finis... (waytoomuchstuff)
• Manley’s headphone amp is at the top of my list for least attractive aesthetic. I... (yakbob)
• Lubachi, that’s it!   Looks like some kind of flower that would grow in the Invasi... (bassbuyer)
• Not sure I would turn the lights off with those amplifiers in the house.   (jc4659)
• The person who owns these horns cares ONLY about the sound.  He puts together cust... (larryi)
• Really anything from these folks: https://www.metaxas.com/product-page/product-pa... (viridian)
• @larryi Those are some horns…Personally, I wouldn’t care to own them but I believ... (lalitk)
• I have another anatomically suggestive speaker system for you to consider.  It is ... (larryi)
• Wadax components get great reviews, cost a fortune, and look like a cheap boom bo... (imhififan)
• Let's not forget this weird banana thing from Vivid:  https://vividaudio.com/giya/... (skeptikal)
• IMHO, a lot of companies take pride in their work without threatening reviewers, a... (viridian)
• When I read the copy on these speakers I double checked to see that I was not on T... (dekay)
• I'll throw klipschorn and other giant boxes by them in the mix.  Don't like how th... (jrareform)
• @barts  "So it goes." (tony1954)
• DeKay, Holy s**t, that is a real looker, although what looks like a port when the... (larryi)
• https://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2009/10/25/asspeaker03.jpg   DeKay (dekay)
• LEDs tend to increase noise to the power supply circuit.  Perhaps, that improves t... (larryi)
• Anything that uses LEDs to light up the tubes is ridiculous in my book.    (noromance)

• I've owned ATC 40 passive driven by Coda amplification, now 50 active and agree wi... (vinylvalet)
• Couple thoughts — if you can get the v2 version as apparently the tweeter has been... (soix)

• Vott, could you email me the manual for the Counterpoint Solid One ? (pauls86ed)

• Whoever would say a pc is as good soniclyas a good Or even decent streamer has ne... (audioman58)
• OP   you don’t really need a streamer.  As I mentioned up thread streamers are j... (mahler123)
• @dunkin You ask do I need a dedicated streamer? I answer, ‘No you do not.’ But I... (oldrooney)
• @audphile1 This is really awesome tech info and what I need to learn.  thank you. ... (dunkin)
• If you want it to sound good you do need a decent quality streamer fs a Mac,or win... (audioman58)
•   Actually @dunkin while you were getting kind answers you continued to not absorb... (audphile1)
• Actually @audphile1 While I was getting some kind answers, but I was getting a l... (dunkin)
• Thank you @soix. I will try that ad it makes sense.  Thank you. (dunkin)
• @dunkin you have asked a question and you got answers. But you continue to doubt t... (audphile1)
• I tend to disagree with @jl35 a little bit on this.  While I agree Tidal/Qobuz wil... (soix)
• Thank you @jl35 and  ​​​​​@soix .  Very clear and appreciated.   (dunkin)
• Ok, I’m gonna answer your question directly.  I started streaming with my iPad and... (soix)
• My experience is that a dedicated streamer running into a good DAC will not improv... (jl35)
• No need for you. (fuzztone)
• Folks, appreciate the comments and knowledge.  But I want to be clear on the quest... (dunkin)

• Good news! Nice that the Revels respond to an amp swap. You're probably hearing be... (lynn_olson)
• @lynn_olson  I've dragged my Levinson no 27 Power Amp out of storage. It is now 3... (kevemaher)
• Why do most modern 15 inch drivers like modern JBL and Tannoy are made for very po... (alexberger)
• Hi @lynn_olson , In the Montreal show were the Coherent speakers Model 18 (18" co... (alexberger)
• Looks like quite a good loudspeaker, and surprisingly, fairly priced for what you ... (lynn_olson)

• Thanks!  I can do basic soldering as my ex-wife did stained glass as a hobby. Do y... (canuck1959)
• Is there a solution that offers simple plug-n-play compatibility to power these t... (imhififan)

• Getting involved with the audio business got me off the typical merry-go-round of ... (knotscott)
• Read all about it here in Virtual Systems. (noromance)
• For me it was through upgrading my equipment over time.  I decided to move from a ... (bassbuyer)

• Nice.  A more contemporary take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2WgM-wiot0 (noromance)

• Joni, Miles of Aisles (rpeluso)
• Excellent list thanks.  All 3 are classic.  The Last Waltz was a midnight moving s... (bassbuyer)
• My all time fav is still The Concert for Bangla Desh. Not a bad note. Not even whe... (gpgr4blu)

• I have been using the Cyan 2 for about 3 months and love it. I’m set after trying ... (bassbuyer)
• I'm also interested in this DAC. Would anyone else who owns the Cyan 2 like to chi... (grlucas)

• Smerk What surprising and refreshing insight you have written here. I am in agree... (2psyop)
• @smerk I'm happy that you found what you needed to enjoy what you have. I'm kind o... (nonoise)
• After all the excellent information - I decided not to spend more money than I wan... (smerk)

• @dantaudio  - Thanks for the kind words, and welcome back to audio.  If you are l... (mitch2)
• @mitch2  This is my first post on Audiogon.  Been lurking for a while as I have r... (dantaudio)

• Raul that was a very informative posting. The fellow you quoted, in simple languag... (theophile)
• Dear friends: I think this link belongs to this thread:   Microsoft Word - white... (rauliruegas)

• @jastralfu so to get a definitive answer to the question about clocking, I asked H... (kairosman)
• Thank you, appreciated! (tom899)
• Should be fine 👍. I use a 60cm AQ Carbon (shortest length they make), works no pro... (painter24)
• Yes, I have a DH Labs 0.5m (1’7” or 19”) cable on order. Hope this is short enough  (tom899)
• One thing to keep in mind — i2S was not designed to travel distance and the signal... (soix)
• @kairosman i don’t think that is true.  I run I2s from my ddc into my dac and the ... (jastralfu)

• Cool. If you liked it go for it. You mentioned Crown. That is like making whiskey ... (audphile1)
• I heard it at the dealer with McIntosh and the sound was liquid and holographic. (ritter06)
• And the fun begins!!! Lol  Many amps will work well with the Wilsons as long as t... (audphile1)
• Yes dealer has already offered to fly down to Nassau and set them up - my expense ... (ritter06)
• Congratulations! Ex B&W owner. I was going to say the closest thing will be t... (audphile1)
• Just bought new Puppies today. Get them in Feb. (ritter06)

• Roundabout! Great great call @bassbuyer  -live version from Classic Yes! (kingbr)
• Steely Dan all day.  Here’s my six:  Bargain - The Who Roundabout - Yes Cowgirl... (bassbuyer)

• Thanks kennyc. I'm enjoying it.   Cleaning the hell out of everything 😄  Only thi... (sandrodg73)
• @sandrodg73 - Rega Planar 8 - great choice.  All the previously mentioned TT were ... (kennyc)

• @steakster Too bloody right!  All Ozzies know you need to sift a pile of dirt to ... (richardbrand)

• I think they make money from the advertising on the forums.  (bjesien)

• @larseand, please check your email spam folder. Thanks, TK (tekaudiospecialties1)
• So appreciative for the personal response. Pure class. (larseand)
• And to the OP I have shared my phone with you there and we can discuss. Thanks TK (tekaudiospecialties1)
• Yes, the CDT3 is in fact one of the best sounding sources available at any price. ... (tekaudiospecialties1)
• @8th-note  Makes sense, at that price. For more cash, Bricasti, Aqua and Gryphon ... (stuartk)

• https://community.classicspeakerpages.net/ (danomar)
• Used acoustic research ar9 for Sale | HifiShark.com (glennewdick)

•   @gabriel123, I searched and found the following info that you might find inter... (hgeifman)
• @gabriel123, One more thing. It is not the technology (R2R, Delta-Sigma, DSD) tha... (hgeifman)
• @gabriel123, I am sorry but I cannot really answer your question. As I stated abo... (hgeifman)

• Thanks for all the feedback and great suggestions. As of now, I've widened the dis... (mysterioso1)
• Echo others I’d think you’d hear a volume imbalance given the reinforcement from t... (soix)
• @mysterioso1  If you measured the frequency response of each speaker independentl... (avanti1960)

• Oh. I see.  I will just use the theater bypass instead of adding something in the ... (dahodevil)
• If the connection from the preamp to the power amp is XLR, by using a BobWire XLR1... (imhififan)

• 10cc - "Deceptive Bends" (reubent)

• Yes, and I noticed that the violinmaker in your article - who was part of the rese... (gbmcleod)

• I forgot to mention I’m using S510 driven by Luxman m900u with Magico Q3 as main. ... (kikinini)
• For all of you who uses the high level connection. With the sub on and volume all ... (kikinini)

• Quite so, lest Mark offers a,double IEC version. (antigrunge2)
• Wow. Interesting.   Problem is this won’t  work with the Swiss Box as is without t... (grannyring)

• I have a playlist on Spotify called "Show Off". Any song that has some great recor... (milpai)
• I could list dozens! I’ll start off with almost any recording from the ECM jazz l... (simonmoon)
• Eva Cassidy- Best of #1 "I know you by Heart" : Haunting- who is she singing abou... (sweetvibes)

• I did not admit to any "mistake". There was a miscommunication that was subsequent... (fishagedone)
• Well, I had a good conversation with Pat this morning and it appears it would be ... (soix)
• @Soix I always find it helpful to ask clarifying questions before sticking my foot... (rubicon15)
• Soix, You didn’t call me out on anything and I didn’t appreciate your baseless an... (fishagedone)
• @rubicon15  Hey, he was berating a reputable business unfairly and I called him ou... (soix)
• This has been an interesting thread to say the least. It appears fishagedone’s exp... (rubicon15)

• The XD series does not have a volume control.  There is a volume up/down button on... (tomcy6)
• I heard that the xd series includes a digitally adjustable preamplifier. (rolee910)

• Thank you, I am using a dac that has balanced out xlr at around 5v, I appreciate y... (muvluv)
• You would have to contact Crown tech support to get the definitive answer, but sin... (audiorusty)

• @signaforce I have 2 Yggi+ DACs. I got the very last Yggi+ OG sold by Schitt last ... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Awesome! Looking forward to read your impressions.  (audphile1)
• @yyzsantabarbara  Thanks. I probably should have bought the Yggi instead of the Q... (signaforce)
• Signaforce  congrats, Keep us updated. (jayctoy)
• @signaforce The following link has a comparison of a rather cheap DAC with Chord D... (yyzsantabarbara)
• @signaforce hope FedEx comes through! as to DAC replacement…I’d tackle it after t... (audphile1)

• Your big limitation is only having the speakers 2’ from the back wall.  That prett... (soix)

• 3 Doors Down N (nutty)
• Christmas Tunes (jafant)

• A recent review mentions that the A5s are indeed amplifier sensitive.  He tried 3 ... (avanti1960)
• The Joseph Audio Perspective 2 would be worth a good look.  (soix)

• Check out the HIFI SHARK listings recent and sold! https://www.hifishark.com/sear... (yogiboy)

• https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650105803-parasound-halo-hint-6-black/ (stanleylocke)
• @jchiappinelli  We showed with Dynastats at the summer CES in Chicago in the earl... (atmasphere)
• Perreaux 2150B will do the job! 340/680/920wpc@8/4/2ohms - 65lbs. I have one for u... (jasonbourne71)

• ho·me·o·sta·sis:  Aim to keep your components complimentary and of balanced qualit... (rick_n)

• For your price range, i would go with a Yamaha HS8 active monitor for around ~700-... (deep_333)

• I saw them just once, somewhere in the Philadelphia area in the early 1970s.  It w... (salectric)

• Look @ Brent Jessee. You can purchase old USA production 12ax7’s for $50/each and... (dekay)
• Regardless of the brand or source, when you use tubes in high performance tube equ... (atmasphere)

• @dogearedaudio  I think that all fits within my current understanding. (asctim)
• (mclinnguy)

• Have you tried Jriver Media player/server? HQPlayer is good however it will not a... (jk_richards)

• In my opinion, the Krell phono stages were OK as SS phono stages used to go back i... (lewm)
• I don't see why this is a question. There's no problem having enough gain with eit... (atmasphere)

• Christmas Tunes (jafant)

• That’s a tough one, and I don’t have any ideas beyond what’s been posited by other... (mulveling)
• When I swap the left and right channel tubes, the noise goes to the left channel.... (atmasphere)

• Update on previous post...the VTV amp arrived yesterday late so I didnt get it hoo... (livinon2wheels)

• :) and now that turns out to not be your experience. Kinda makes my point. (atmasphere)