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| Best in wall speakers +1 for the ML’s. | |
| Ethernet switches the good and bad Worth a read by Hans on YiuTube and judge for yourself https://youtu.be/BbRF8z8dQFU https://youtu.be/Io4SDi5hLxs https://youtu.be/Io4SDi5hLxs | |
| my shortlist for integrated Harbethsuper hl5 plus xd - please advise If you are indeed “married” to just these selected four integrated amp options ….. = EXPOSURE first . Then the REGA in plan “B”. https://youtu.be/PvgBSH0qTfQ | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? Arbitrary price caps, along with its polar opposite ad hoc arbitrary high strata spending can both be a recipe for disappointment. Ignore drinking all the arbitrary $$ factor KoolAid with all its resultant hyperbole at both ends of futile $$ spec... | |
| Your audiophile chair I had the EKORNES “Stressless” recliner by reputation …yes , it’s a good option. With a large home reno, I stumbled onto an ETHAN ALLEN top model Leather Recliner ….It is better in build, body support, and comfort for me . Who knew ? … = Bye by... | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? @ghdprentice @kennyc yep …, well said, sirs! There is no “limit”,full stop. The ONLY factors are the thickness of your wallet, paired with the bespoke personal preferences in this crazy hobby. @jbhiller You express a good point about the me... | |
| Does a weave of cables really make a difference? In my direct experiences, moving to a single brand matched array / loom of cables MAY ( emphasis added) provide an audio performance improvement and synergy. BUT … I only found it mattered on limited circumstances contributing factors: (1) only ... | |
| Can This Really Matter? https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/do-i-need-new-sata-cables-when-upgrading-to-an-ssd.1667416/ Cables matter in audio performance…sure …I am in that camp too . BUT ….we don’t live in a world of absolutes. …. Ergo, the IT pro tech perspectiv... | |
| Storage boxes. Can I discard high end shipping boxes, and still sell in the future? @dodgealum @lloydc +1 | |
| the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data? @ghdprentice. +1 Simply spending money blindly without a plan for your bespoke system synergy is a recipe for big disappointment. Audio - Rule of fifths The truth is that for a high end 2 channel audio system we really start to see a jump in so... | |
| Best DAC for iPhone - Volvo Car Play Connection? +1 @sandstone - AQ DRAGONFLY is what I use (along with a requisite cable adapter) … its a small footprint for my iPhone with good results…. And comparatively cheap. - APPLE LIGHTNING TO USB CAMERA cable out from the iPhone - insert AQ DRAGONF... | |
| Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk legend, dead at 84 A Canadian singer-songwriter legend known worldwide https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/legendary-folk-singer-songwriter-gordon-lightfoot-dead-at-age-84-1.6379492 He was one of my all time faves . I saw him at MASSEY HALL here in Toronto. ….ter... | |
| Another man down A Canadian singer-songwriter legend known worldwide.yep…. Died of natural causes in Toronto hospital. He cancelled all his upcoming tours about a month ago due to health concerns. https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/legendary-folk-singer-songwri... | |
| Small satellite speakers REGA …. any of its model history R1, RS1, RX1 and KYTE | |
| How do you assess a DAC? +1 @ghdprentice and @soix ….. Keeping them separate with both a having linear power supply, is the cold hard truth if you strive for premium performance. I found that out with with personal experience with my BRYSTON digital player / server / st... |