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Lumin U2 or Aurender N200
@audphile1 You may appreciate this update….I recently inserted Telegartner Opt Bridge 1000M Optical Isolator between my Merging +player and Apple router. You may recall I have experimented with Fiber Media Converter and SFP fiber optic transceiv... 
What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
I don’t believe in allocating certain % to cables or tweaks. Cables can easily be your bottle neck so audition as many cables you can within your budget and keep the ones that brings best possible sound out of your components and to your ears. If ... 
Lumin U2 or Aurender N200
@mclinnguy  Agreed with your take on these updates. The implementation of software + hardware and little bit of diligence with LAN connectivity is the key between these streamers/servers sounding amazing to good enough.   
Lumin U2 or Aurender N200
@audphile1  Merging + player (DAC + Roon endpoint + Core) supported by external master clock and power supply.   
Lumin U2 or Aurender N200
@audphile1  To my understanding, software updates to Roon app contributed to bump in SQ. They are constantly updating the software (mostly ironing out bugs) but the updates around March 2024, when I noticed Roon sounding significantly better than... 
Lumin U2 or Aurender N200
@mclinnguy  Roon’s integration with folder views is a significant step for those who prefer a more hands-on approach to library management, especially when paired with devices like the ACS. It bridges the gap between metadata-driven organization ... 
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
@larryi Those are some horns…Personally, I wouldn’t care to own them but I believe some people pride themselves in owning something rare as this regardless of its appearance. They may sound phenomenal but for me, striking a balance between form, ... 
Lumin U2 or Aurender N200
@audphile1  Thanks for posting your impressions. Your assessment aligns with mine, I have yet to find analog and digital cables from one brand offering great synergy and competing with very best, within my budget..LOL!  Usually it’s one or the ot... 
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
@bassbuyer  I am digging your sense of humor and take on Tekton’s. And I agree, horns belongs in a nice wood cabinet with one exception. Check out WVL 33221 Berlin. If I have the room with high ceilings, I wouldn’t mind these bad boys.  https://... 
Record Cleaning Machine ~ Ultrasonic vs. Rest
@dogberry What a fascinating and personal connection to the history of Loricraft and Garrard! Terry O’Sullivan’s work clearly left a lasting legacy, both in preserving the Garrard name and in creating innovative products like the Loricraft clean... 
Record Cleaning Machine ~ Ultrasonic vs. Rest
“I throw in the trash” 😳 Consider taking unwanted records to a thrift shop or donation center near you. Old records are like other plastics: they leach chemicals into the environment if they end up in landfills.  
Record Cleaning Machine ~ Ultrasonic vs. Rest
Thank you all for thoughtful responses. It appears no one machine is capable of attaining desired results as some records will require extra steps to get the stubborn crud out. For that, I will continue to use my VC-S2.  @dogberry  It sounds lik... 
How to Connect DAC's USB Port to Ethernet Cable
@bigby If you don’t want another box then try attaching portable SSD like Samsung EVO to  M21 USB input to stream DSD256 files.  
Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State
@lewm The distinction between gain and drive is crucial, especially in circuits where driving low-impedance loads or handling higher current demands comes into play. But I was referring to my ‘drive’ as in motivation for tube rolling. I can und... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
My Foolish Heart Take 4 ~ Eddie Higgins Quartet featuring Scott Hamilton My Foolish Heart Vol. 2 - Venus Records