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Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
Hamir I couldnot disagree with you more. the terminator with Hermes reclocker,and BNC 45 MHz,and 49Mhz clock sync  all for $5500 it was much better then the X1 lumen ,throughAurender 200 streamer  there was much more realism and dynamics ,sorry... 
a remarkably basic question about Roon
In a nutshell ,I have recommended Roon to a bunch of people ,there is always something new yiu can learn, just go on YouTube and ask for a demonstration . i was against looking for several years just this year I decided on Roon as the  ultimate m... 
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
Totally wrong. The dac in the Lumin is pretty decent but not even in the same league with the new Denafrips Terminator 2 that is without question  for $4500 it is a great dac and if not bough5 direct this dac would easily  be $10 k  I have heard... 
DAC better than Denafrips Pontus II
Why not buy the iris or better still the Hermes dcc clock it totally cleans the stream coming in usb ,then the clean signal goes I2S to the pontus  well worth the effort if coming from a computer Big step up even the $650 iris , please remember it... 
SET the best?
I have had most of everything out there ,and owned a Audio store  SET. Amps are great holographic midrange especially  300 B  but are softer at the extremes , 845 I feel has more drive , you should have a very efficient speaker  adding good powe... 
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Ri here two greats Bing Crosby,David Bowie little drummer boy,peace on earth. https://www.google.com/search?q=xmas+song+david+bowie+bing+crosby&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS788US789&oq=xmas+song+david+bowie+bing+crosby&aqs=chrome..69i5... 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
Get a sonore usb I2S conversion  granny ring makes a Excellent usb and other cables without the markup.  
Bought the wrong subwoofer!
Svs has a 45 day return policy   
I was told I2S is a better signal from computer vs USB. assistance in how to
Thanks much for your assistance 👍  
Gratitude and Thanksgiving
To all enjoy friends, family give thanks 🙏 to God and for music 🎶.  
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
For anyone to say all cables sound the same have  -0 business  being in Audio  a 👂 hearing aid would be Highly Recommended !  
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
If all usb cables, or cables in general were the same then there would not be much of a cable market.  
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
I am going to try the BBQ 🍗 GrannyRing is a straight shooter and many people say his cable recipes are excellent products and beat cables 2-3x the cost. i will report back on this , thanks Guys for all the recommendations , the $14  cables  I thi... 
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
A great amp with the most current of Any amp even at $10 k  is the coda  you can get this for around $5 k   with 3 power choices, 120 short term amps on tap, none are even close  and a Huge 3000 Va. potted transformer  and sounds great  even h... 
Different R2R DACs
In true reality just look up on line 20 bits is the Actual true bits you can get ,  anything else are guesstimates higher bit rates ,  mojo audio for-example  explaines this well. R2R are a bit softer and good for a lot of music but not all i u...