Cable suggestion

Waxwaves,
Your suggestion is something I've never considered.
If I get a new DAC with s/pdif input (not too distant future), I will certainly explore getting a quality sound card. Do you have a personal favorite brand/model of PC soundcard?
Thanks for your suggestion.

Jmcgrogan2,
Oh ok, I didn't know Golden Cross is warmer than the refs. I will certainly try aforementioned cables next time I get a chance.
Your suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Williewonka,
You know, I am using the stock power cable for Ayre.
I was thinking about getting better power cable(s) and give Ayre the try first.
Thanks for sharing your experience!

Al,
I've read numerous AG posts and have to admit most of my audio knowledge is from helpful postings from members like you.
Thank you for taking your time to share your thoughts and experiences.
I will certainly implement suggestions.

Hope you have good TG weekend!

Jay

Since you are using your computer as the music source, why need get a software audio player that allows for a parametric EQ plugin? This will allow you to experiment with altering your system's high frequency reponse. It's more cost effective than a cable and will permit you far better control of your sound.

Jay Bird -

try Audioquest or Transparent cables/cords.

Jay - along the lines of Onhwy61's post...

I use Audirvana software on my mac, which has some nice flexibility...
- bypasses the OSX music processing code - which degrades the sound
- operates as standalone mode or integrates with itunes
- has an equalizer function if required
- can play just the raw music file ( no data file tweaking) - my choice
- can play flac files even from iTunes - it uses a proxy file - works well
- plays dsd - I think up to 128
- loads track into memory and plays from there - no network speed issues
- best of all - you can try it for free - just download from site.

I tried one other package and stopped when I tested Audirvana

Support is very good - quick to respond to questions and provide solutions.

I play everything from 44/16 through 24/192 without any issues, including
FLAC.

FLAC caveat - the folder for the proxy files has to reside on the computer
hard
drive - I had mine originally on the same NAS drive as my library and it
didn't like that.

I also use a Droid app called Retune to remote control iTunes from my Acer
tablet

The sound quality is the best I've heard to date

Regards

Hi Jay, take a look at the ESI Juli@. $150.