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Why would someone feel the need to comment unpleasant things on sale posts
@cleeds  “… Some people come here looking for an argument. If they don't find one, they'll manufacture one. Go figure…” +1…..  yep …. these types do walk among us …  
Advice on using a dac with my avr
My take: the MARANTZ AVR is the weak point and known compromise in your HT system performance for maximizing your 2-channel audio music enjoyment. Both @soix and @gkelly both have a valid point IMO. The preamp in any AVR is primarily focused on ... 
USB Cable
@soix ​​, @ghdprentice  +2   yep …. They DO walk among us .      
USB Cable
+2 @soix , @ghdprentice  using any PC in lieu of a quality dedicated server/streamer is a significant downgrade and compromise in audio performance, that no USB cable upgrade can fix. Choose wisely     
The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same?
A generalization like this is bollocks (..a suitable UK term that I will borrow herein , but you get the picture ,.). (1) the audio performance differences in cheap versus high-end DAC audio performance are clear and unambiguous when you ascend i... 
speakers cables for Lavardin and Harbeth?
I have the HARBETH 30.2XD’s driven by a REGA OSIRIS integrated amp, with a REGA ISUS VALVE cdp/DAC and MOON 280D MIND2 streamer/ server/ DAC source . MY EXPERIENCES I. don’t drink Amy of Alan Shaw’s pontifications and force-fed KoolAid that spea... 
USB Cable - A to B
CARDAS CLEAR   
Bryston BDA 3.14
I had the BRYSTON BDA2 in a prior system before I upgraded to my MOON by SIMAUDIO rig. It was nearly - if not substantively - sonically identical to the BDA3 in its audio performance, so I will offer my thoughts . Yes … the BRYSTON BDA DAC is a v... 
Full range stand mounted speakers
REFERENCE 3a REFLECTORs   The other neat feature? That “cladding” — it’s glass. Two layers of glass, actually, bonded with a layer of absorbent material constrained between them. The result? Mass …..  That is one dense cabinet! Think 75lbs … eac... 
What do/did you do for a living?
Retired CPA CA  
Integrated Question
Prior discussion: https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=47059&p=742888&hilit=Totem+Forest+Amber#p742888 I owned the FORESTS in a prior system, so I know their unique/ particular sonic signature, their ... 
Would you choose 1 ou 2 subwoofers for a stereo set?
My take : the choice is not a simple binary choice for one sub versus two subs . A key determinant is the build quality and parts in the unit(s) . since it is the subwoofers) in both of these situations that tends to call attention to the system ... 
Jay's "Ugly Truth" video
Sorry mate but I don’t drink any of his KoolAid with his overblown exaggeration and misguided hyperbole at best. . These is just another lame YouTube blogger airing his own obsession sufferings in the public forum for unknown personal reasons . . ... 
Ethernet
(1) Quality build and superior shielded Ethernet cable long enough single cable from the internet router to the network switch positioned close to your audio system ….say, within a metre away from the audio. equipment. (2) You don’t need to go ho... 
Cables for Aurender N150
CARDAS CLEAR USB