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Help with USB Cable Option
CARDAS CLEAR USB highly recommended. terrific in my system . ( in fairness, I have a full CC loom array nuts to bolts )  
any lawyers in this forum care to give an advice?
There are two things to consider in order : first, the facts and only then the law what’s troubling to me is the bold in your post: “ … Arrived damaged, claims denied, been getting the runaround since the purchase date. … This is a problem betwee... 
ETHERNET CABLES
This is a repost of an article that I previously made on CanuckAudioMart REVIEW:What causes audible differences in network cables https://alpha-audio.net/review/wat-zorg ... erkkabels/ Intro We round off our little investigation into network c... 
Doubling a Set of Speaker Cables
“ …. While reading a "professional "review of the Daedalus Audio Ulysses Floorstanding Speaker, the reviewer is adamant about the improvement TWO sets of speaker cables connected to each speaker - regardless of the brand - makes…” Its not the pri... 
Warm Sounding Cable
It’s gonna cost you more, but a top choice would be CARDAS GOLDEN  REFERENCE   
Speaker cable
They should be the same materials …ergo all-copper for both. I clicked on your pic … 23 € for 3 m length pair? Everything is built to its pricepoint = Quality build cables would add a zero to the price. my take: - I dunno what they are actuall... 
Reminder: how to tell current from an amp's specs?
@atmasphere “… The REGA Osiris integrated amp is one of these exceptions. While it is a beefy hi-current and high WPC amp that doesn’t fully double down, it still has LOTS of current because of its high-end build and design. This is provided b... 
Reminder: how to tell current from an amp's specs?
@builder3 You are not wrong, but this general quick reference rule of thumb is a good quick guide , but is not not an absolute bible . Sure …. In many cases, you can recognize an amplifier with ample current delivery by looking at its wattage o... 
Install A Dedicated AC Line at home
You may elect to make it a DIY project, but you a) might require a local jurisdiction electrical permit, and b) most likely  require an electrical inspection to meet local building codes  regardless. That is why hiring a licensed electrician is... 
Power cable for Bryston
I upgraded all of my source components, including my REGA ISIS VALVE cdp/ DAC , BRYSTON BDP1-USB digital streamer- player, and BRYSTON BDA2 DAC to an upgraded array of CARDAS CLEAR and CARDAS GOLDEN REFERENCE power chords. the step up in audio pe... 
Elac UB52 or Triangle BR03?
TRIANGLE ….   FWIW: I would consider stepping up further to TRIANGLE 40th Anniversary Comete if budget permits          
What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
System synergy is a variable and bespoke thing. I so far have recently migrated my entire system interconnect cables array to new CARDAS CLEAR interconnects, and upgraded to new mix of CARDAS CLEAR / CARDAS GOLDEN REFERENCE power cables. The las... 
Amp straight into the wall
@ghdprentice  +1 … well said. For those units with high-end robust and beefy power supplies in their amp designs and builds, those OEMs recommend a direct wall outlet plugin. ( unless you are in bespoke dodgy power feed locales such as old apt bu... 
Integrated amp for Sonus Faber olympica nova 1
REGA OSIRIS integrated amp … elegant in its WAF appearance simplicity …and top-shelf performance  https://everydayaudiophile.com/2019/12/23/rega-osiris-a-dual-mono-champ/ https://www.rega.co.uk/products/osiris    
DAC suggestions
BRYSTON BDA2 or their current model BDA3 ( both preowned of course ); I have the “2” …highly recommended, and I’m not swayed to move up to the “3”.