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Lumin Streamers
lol... It's ZIDOO, not Vidoo.  And there is no F'ing way this thing sounds as good as that (paid shill) leads you to believe.  I own a Zidoo unit as well as a Lumin U2.  Worlds apart.  
Roon support or lack thereof, Part 2
I agree with @roxy54.  There wasn't much more that Roon could have done here.  I mean, a 'lemon' after two issues?  They replaced pretty much everything and even extended the warranty.  Bravo. If you buy used without a box or toss your OG box, wh... 
Vibration isolation or absorption?
I should add that similar ones are under my 3" maple block turntable isolation platform (in my profile pics).  I think I used 12 for under it because that block and the VPI Classic are so damn heavy.  I also use 4 under my server.  They work kille... 
Vibration isolation or absorption?
@soix https://www.amazon.com/Tertullus-Isolation-43mm%C3%9738-5mm-Aluminum-Turntable/dp/B09QC1DJXT/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3O9WPNIK3HIXK&keywords=speaker+isolation+pad+spring&qid=1680557813&s=electronics&sprefix=speaker+iso... 
Vibration isolation or absorption?
I have spikes under all of my floor mounted speakers into a concrete slab subfloor. Under my center channel speaker, I use springs which sit on my central equipment rack. You can find them on Amazon for around $30/set. These bettered other anti-vi... 
PS Audio Power Plant P3 to P12
I owned a P3 and almost immediately upgraded to the P12. I used the P12 for a few years and I really didn't know why I was never totally thrilled with my system. I made a ton of other changes during that time, so I thought it must have been my new... 
Fiber to my Etherregen… Sonore OM or generic?
@peter_s Yes, buy a fiber optic switch with at least one copper copper port. Attach an LPS to it for less noise generation.I have a few Mikrotik 10G switches and a QNAP 10G switch. The QNAP has 8 copper and 4 fiber ports. Any port can be used as i... 
Fiber to my Etherregen… Sonore OM or generic?
@j_andrews wrote:  "What is the benefit of buying a Sonore Optical Module over a TP Link or other consumer level FMC?" Supposedly they induce less noise. But I am uncertain if that noise (or the difference in noise between genetic and oM) is a... 
PS Audio Direct Stream MK2 DAC
I've owned several PS Audio products and never experienced hum with any of them. However, I did experience hum with a Pass Labs XP15 that I had on demo. I tried everything to remedy, including a very long run of RCAs to get it away from everything... 
Legacy XD series for tube amplifier thoughts
I have owned Legacy since the late '90s.  A few years ago I was looking for a change in sound.  But during the height of Covid, it was nearly impossible to listen to a few contenders that I had picked out because stores were basically abandoned at... 
FAVORITE POWER CABLE under $100 (1M)
I honestly wouldn't waste (any more) money on sub-$100 PC cables. I have many including ones from Maze, AQ, Iceage, Pangea and many unbranded Chinese made PCs. None offer anything more than the stock PCs. Pangea actually sounds worse due to soundi... 
More Bass
@lanx0003 wrote: "Prove it. Don’t just talk about it.  I really challenge you to do better than Quolio's room." How old are you?  I haven't talked like that since I was about 12.  And I never disputed the quality of their audio/video.  They're ... 
More Bass
@navyachts I am willing to bet his 'audition' was a YouTube video 🤣  
More Bass
@lanx0003 wrote: "I recalled, one and half year ago, I came across a pair of used Legacy Focus SE for a increadibly affordable price including shipping and was tempted. Fortunately I was able to audition first and decide not to pursue because its... 
Focal Sopra 2’s vs. Legacy Focus SE’s
If you have no way to audition them, I would recommend going the safe route.  Like I did with my Focus SEs and I have zero regrets.