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Simaudio W7 amp sounds not quite expected
This is a second hand amp that I bought so probably well broken in.   
Simaudio W7 amp sounds not quite expected
The power cable suggestion turns out to be interesting.  I currently use some beefy cables I bought from Amazon which has worked out fairly well in my system.  I just swapped out with the power cable that comes with the amp.  Now the sound is some... 
Simaudio W7 amp sounds not quite expected
That's a good suggestion.  I currently have QED  40 reference but only single ended.  Once I get the Pass Labs XP10 and using balance, hopefully it will help.There is something in the midbass that I wish it could be a bit more speedy.  It's possib... 
Simaudio W7 amp sounds not quite expected
I agree that the W7 is more refined with better resolution and dynamics, but I wish it could be slightly more forward and slightly more nuanced. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over by Lenny Kravitz. 
Could you recommend a nice used USB DAC?
First, my preamp is a Conrad Johnson 17LS and although it's a very good preamp, it's a bit laid back so it may not reveal all the details.  Hopefully I get a new preamp soon.  After listening to the Ayre for a few weeks now I have come to the conc... 
Where can find the circuit of this power distributor
Everything I have is the same.  The power cables are all the same.   
Jeff Rowland Design Group
I had never owned any of his components but their looks are second to none.  I guess in high end sometimes looks come first. 
Simaudio P5 or Conrad Johnson ET5
Thanks for the responses.  I really want to buy the ET5 but I feel like its lacking of balance connections may present a problem down the road.  A couple of more candidates are the SimAudio P7 and Ayre K-5xe.  Although I have not heard these but k... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
Just curious if anyone had heard the SimAudio Neo 400M monoblocks?I am also looking to upgrade my amps. 
Could you recommend a nice used USB DAC?
Finally I received the Ayre BQ-9 DSD. Here is my short impression and also compare bit with the Arcam CD23.First the Ayre is supposedly has its own USB power supply.  And also as important, the USB data line is optically isolated so it seems like... 
What software to play .dsf or dsd files for Windows 10?
Thanks both for the responses.  As for JRiver, is the fee a one time fee or is it an annual fee that you have to renew every year?I also had a look at Foobar.  Hm... it seems like I may need an IT certification :-). 
Could you recommend a nice used USB DAC?
I just put in an order for the Ayre BQ-9 DSD.  Hopefully will get it soon.   
How to stream Amazon Prime Music
So based on your suggestion, I did a quick search of "how to direct sound from labtop to usb port".  It turns out to be rather simple.  First I need to purchase a USB DAC.  Plug into one of the laptop USB port.  Go to control panel and select the ... 
How to stream Amazon Prime Music
Thanks.  Actually this is going to be my first attempt in streaming via the USB DAC so my questions may appear to be naive.  I currently have a laptop so I guess it has a built-in sound card, but I can try to see if I can direct the audio stream t...