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Best I2s cable for the Money?
BTW: I am buying a Pacecar from Empericalto connect to a Sonos via I2s. A cable is included, though a Silver upgrade can be had for $360.00. So I guess I'm asking where the point of dimishing return starts on I2s cabless. 
Best I2s cable for the Money?
I would settle for a nuetral cable; anyone know of any caparrison testing results? 
Best SS amp for Zu Druid Mk IV speakers
Thanks all - its just that my budget is around $1000.00 for a SS solution for the Druids, any specific recommendations based on that price point?Im coming from a 300b....and will have the Empirical "Pacecar reclocker + Modded i2s Benchmark DAC" fr... 
Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod?
Has anyone tried the Emperical Mod, it's more money and he really knows what he is doing. Perhaps even more than Cullen, in that the digital domain is his main focus. 
The Ten Rules of high-end audio
15) buy used at no more that 40-50 cents on the dollar, to allow for affordable experimentation. 
Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod?
There is the Empiracle for $1100.00 +ORThe Cullen for $550.00I wonder if the Empirical is worth the extra money?AlsoDoes anybody know if either of these mods upgrade the power supply? 
Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod?
5 years or less from now, transports will be will be considered as impratical as turntables - but not as revered of course.Computor audio will surpass the best transport before then, and what we are seeing in this thread I believe is the genesis o... 
Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod?
What we need is a shoot-out between the Empiracle and Cullen mods...They both know what they are doing, though one is double the price of the other ($550.00 vs 1100.00+).But which one sounds better, and why? 
best high efficiency speakers for under 3 grand
It's hard to beat a slightly used ZU AAudio Druid speakers 101 DB - they can be had for $1800-2200 
Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod?
How does the Cullen mod compare to the Empiracal?Anyone? 
best high efficiency speakers for under 3 grand
What's your amp? 
Best Used SET tube amp. under $1000
Thanks Ruebent - no volume needed 
Sonos VS CD Transport
Barrelchief:FLAC and Apple lossless - please don't lose any sleep over that.If you want to split hairs - then go to uncompressed.(3 x more HD space required - though many say it's slightly worth it).Steve at Empirical is doing his first Sonos mod ... 
Sonos VS CD Transport
Hi AllTwo months with my Sonos:My experience with the Sonos is different...(music ripped in FLAC)Yes I love the LCD remote and convenience, but in no way is it as good as my Theta Carmen II TransportI feed both my Sonos ZP-80 and Transport through... 
Convert Flac to Wav - how to & HD space need?
OsgorthYour point is well taken.Ok - I will start by using FLAC to make my CD-Rs using Nero as you suggested, them make one with uncompressed.Any important settings or pifalls to using Nero?Here it is complete:http://www.genesisloudspeakers.com/wh...