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Unbalanced to Balanced Converter Circuit with 0dB Gain
I use the Radial JDI Stereo di box for my hifi system and the 12dB drop is not a problem for me. How I convert RCA to XLR to run a 25' XLR cable across the room for my mixed use 2.2 stereo / 7.4.4 cinema: preamp (back of the room) --> 3’ RCA c... 
Unbalanced to Balanced Converter Circuit with 0dB Gain
Yes there is a volume reduction 1:12 with the Radial JDI Stereo (has Jensen transformer) but that has the benefit of impedence matching for an optimal signal. Radial has recently come out with a product " Highline Passive Line Isolator" and "Twi... 
So sad about Netflix sound quality. No one can hear it
For clear dialog, it’s better to have the best 2 channels than a home theater with tons of mediocre speakers & electronics. My video: https://youtu.be/7RDTit_IH1w  
Center Channel Dialogue
For clear dialog, it’s better to have the best 2 channels than a home theater with tons of mediocre speakers & electronics. My video: https://youtu.be/7RDTit_IH1w  
You can't hear dialogue because it doesn't matter
For clear dialog, it’s better to have the best 2 channels than a home theater with tons of mediocre speakers & electronics. My video: https://youtu.be/7RDTit_IH1w  
Optimized Center Channel
I have 2 home theaters. I've discovered that for the clearest dialog, it's better to have the best 2 channels setup than tons of mediocre speakers&components. My video: https://youtu.be/7RDTit_IH1w  
Unbalanced to Balanced Converter Circuit with 0dB Gain
Easier to just buy it like I did,  The product is Radial JDI Stereo. ---- source=Apple Music lossless My video: https://youtu.be/Jm3m16Olcig  
Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why?
- under $1k budget: JBL L52, musical - under $2k budget: GoldenEar BRX with AMT tweeter and bass down to 40Hz - under $3.5k budget: PS AUDIO FR5 with planar tweeter and bass down to 35Hz ----- source=Apple Music lossless My video: https://st... 
Is bi amping worth it ?
@namrider1 "2. If you’re streaming music, get a streamer that has EQ.  I use Eversolo w/o using their DACS - just straight stream, but their EQ in their app is easy and excellent." Sorry but no.  I love my Eversolo DMP-A6 as a streamer, but their... 
McIntosh C8 (new) vs C26/2700 (used)
@hasmarto: I would prefer a Luxman (although I have never listened to one), but the CL-38uC does not have Home Theater bypass like the McIntosh C8. Currently, I love my Parasound 2100 (has everything I want except it's not tube: tone controls, l... 
Are Tube Buffers for real or even worth it ?
I had the Parasound zpre3 and while I liked it, I A/b compared it to the Parasound 2100 which sounds even better.  so i kept the 2100 and returned the zpre3. my video: https://youtu.be/5caUd8oP4S0?si=MidOGOpg_NW_jptG https://youtu.be/Cu4hvOjonVk... 
Are Tube Buffers for real or even worth it ?
I love the realistic organic vocalist , soundstage, instruments improvement. using the Yaqin sd-cd3 in a $19k stereo sys. I love it so much that I ordered a high end tube: Wathen Cryotone 6SN7 and it should arrive in 3-5 weeks. my video: https:... 
SQ difference XLR vs RCA ?
<6 ft RCA by Cardas is able to make it sound better. >6 ft, use Radial Rca to xlr converter , and sound like live music concert! my video: OMG, famous bands use this.Makes hifi 10x more realistic like live music venue concert.Radial ProAV... 
Any experience with Magna Mano Ultra MkIII streamer
The mano's $1300 USD is still more than I want to spend. I wish there was a $500 USD streamer with i2s for my Denafrips Ares II 12th anniversary DAC.