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Best EXTERNAL DAC suggestions
Jay Iyagi on YouTube - “Selling ALL My Chinese HiFi DACs” https://youtu.be/cwO4tje9QmY    
What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
@stuartk +1 …. Big time. This wistful fast ‘n dirty blind shortcut approach to select your speakers is a fast roadmap to falling into component flipping purgatory. Synergy (or lack of it ….) matters …, full stop. More so, your added qualifier ... 
Wharfedale Lintons ... Any great amp pairings?
Brit speakers = Brit electronics upstream….. for example , here is a highlight from a recent UK review of the LINTONs:  https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/wharfedale-linton ” ,… It’s soon clear that these speakers have a relaxed way about them, so... 
Nordost Tyr2 vs Valhalla1 Powercord
Having owned an all-NORDOST FREY array and selectively experimented with immediate model below HEIMDALLS, here is my take for guesstimating the effects of VALHALLA 1 vs TYR2 for yiu - if it’s ICs and / or speaker cables: okay …I kinda lean toward... 
Ultimate_HiFi_Trades
With the high number of counterfeit fakes out there that includes many on EBay, I would strongly recommend that you first check with NORDOST as to their authorized dealer status or reported complaints or cautions against the seller. Also, refer N... 
Digital front end upgrade options
MOON by SIMAUDIO 280d MIND2  https://hifiandmusicsource.com/2021/08/moon-280d-streaming-dac/ https://www.soundandvision.com/content/simaudio-moon-280d-streaming-dac-review            
Recommendations for against the wall high efficiency speakers
LARSEN speakers : they are specifically designed to be placed up tight against the back wall. https://www.larsenhifi.com/en/larsen9.htm https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/larsen-model-9-loudspeaker/ http://greenaudioreview.com/larsen-4-2-... 
Why do speakers improve with more powerful amps?
Two points, (1) The philosophy is clear. An affordable speaker with decent amplification (and source) makes more sense than an expensive speaker with a cheap amp (and source). (2) Amplifier power ratings: Watts per channel specs alone are useles... 
Seeking Schumann 4th that is listenable
Does this work for you? Numerous digital formats to select from.   https://www.nativedsd.com/product/lso0818-schumann-symphonies-nos-2-4/    
High end speakers at low volume
https://reference3a.com/products/reflector-monitor/ check out the reviews listed in the link    
Why Do Cables Matter?
    soix 6,892 posts 06-06-2023 at 05:17pm I won’t even bother reading this ridiculous thread. I’ll only say just put crap tires on a Ferrari or Porsche and see what that gets you. Chain only as strong as the cheapest link. Underspend on cable... 
Cheapest good sounding dvd player?
It’s discontinued so you have to buy it Pre-owned and it’s available on the cheap now …..and assuming you don’t need 4K video, then this is a terrific audio performer . Arcam FMJ BDP100 Blu-ray Player  
How do I know if my systems any good?
Without prejudice to the hobby’s basic philosophy that usually fails to scratch the itch to upgrade or try new gear …and has elements of an addiction: - In addition of your system’s ability to get the fundamentals of music right; and, - that it ... 
Moving on a sailboat - bookshelf speakers?
ROKSAN Caspian integrated amp driving SPENDOR D1’s might stir your drink.  
Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?
REGA SYSTEM ONE The Rega System One (featuring an amp, turntable, and speakers) is unusual in that higher-end audio equipment is not usually marketed as an all-in-one box solution. Usually, most audiophiles will assemble a system from different m...