audioman58

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Laptop going into Denafrips Pontus help
You never mentioned which pontus old pontus 2, Pontus 12th ? you can write to support @ Denafrips and inquire , Or just down load the latest firmware which is on the pontus down load page  
Who remembers California Audio Labs?
I had the cal audio labs combo , at the time when much digital was not that good  these guys were great for the money .  
Favorite mid-tier streamer
Innuos has a nice range of streamers , perrotta consultants Anthony gives good service and pricing.  
PS Audio BHK signature preamp
Be happily married and still get it  a understanding spouse will respect the things that make you happy  and join in to listen to good music together.  If then f there is a  hobby she wishes to pursue  respect her hobbies.  I am  married almost ... 
I am looking for a high-quality HDMI cable for I2S from a CD Transport to the DAC...
The  New top Tubulus I2S X cable $1500 better then then anything I have heard to Date  and coming out with a matching flagship usb cable that will be just over $1k   
What is your favorite budget streamer?
Innuos  mini pulse streamer , with LPS power supply option  up to 2-3T SS drive internally and very good app.  
Six DAC Comparison
I2S or 110 ohm  they both are top for connection. they are not a myth, if that were true then why do Top companies use them ? it comes down to how comprehensive they are implementing the connection plain and simple . For example if you use a xl... 
Home network router question
Who is the provider ,this is horrible , why can’t you get a router,modem combo  run it hardwired  then like myself remove the noise ,digital is not grounded from house to house , Linear tube Audio. Make a great LPS power supply  removes all that... 
30 yr old speakers- time to replace drivers?
The Xovers are totally worn out ,having upgraded Xovers a long time the capacitors dry out for sure after 15 years or less , you loose detail and then uneven output per speakers ,then just stop working.  
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
Very easy - Coda Fet preamp , retail around $7500it is a solid state preamp I would buy it is almost tube like but with exceptional detail and realism. great reviews, Call Mike at Audio Archon tell him Paul L sent you  you can discuss in detail ... 
about ready to dive in to streaming... PS Audio AirLens vs Aurender N10?
One thing that always is a welcome addition is a good DDC or reclocker  it not only has far better filtering and clocks then the streamer and the vast majority  of dacs but it adds a much more real perspective in naturalness ,for sure better  B... 
??? Fuse UpGrade??What Size???
One is 20 mm ,one is 32 mm, you can see if it looks small or longer and if fast blow always go 1 size up I have had fuses go in fast blow fuses on startup why ? The cheap stock fuses can vary up to 20%    
The Great DAC Mystery
I have found the power cord can effect the quality of sound , the usb cable for sure, when I am using a DDC reclocker running I2S cable the quality hereto matters quite a bit ,then youhave everything upstream  starting at your router modem combo ... 
recommendation cable fix
I can no problem , I have rebuilt hiend Loudspeaker Xovers for years  make loudspeaker purifiers ,jumpers and at 66 keep myself busy and don’t use Crap I use very good quality Cardas Silver solder., I tell others no brass crap for connectors a b... 
D amps
I can tell you about a excellent pair of monoblocks GanFet technologies  and under $2500 a pair coming out in. 2-3 weeks I bought their proto types  and had a few of my Highend Furutech items added ,better fuses Hifi tuning copper  nottoo expen...