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Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update
Just look down on the link if any questions there is a space to email them  Alvin doesnot respond much any more  https://www.denafrips.com/support  
Premium Power Cable Survey: The Results Are IN
The ? How much is enough to spend ? Digital very important  then everything else $1k say a AQ Thunder that’s $4k just for 4 power cords  then the $$ Ethernet cables, usb cables  which can be reasonably $4k for 3 cables For linear  power supplie... 
Adding a Dac and Stresmer
Hifi Rose is. Is detailed but not very organic and natural vs a Denafrips terminator 12 th, or even better the. T+A 200 dac ,  for midfi it may be ok but not. In the $600+  level. Lab12 is decent but still a step or 2 below the above dacs.  
Real world Loudspeakers what does very good cost ?
I have had single driver speakers with subs , Tannoy the only ones I liked were there top 2 Canterbury or Westminster , active speakers  the amplification too low quality not in the league of. Quality separate amps for example PassLabs , Ayre, Co... 
Magnepan Upgrades, Silver and New Crossovers!
Did you rewire the speakers which is a big plus and installing a quality wire, also the frame forthe stock frames are flimsy and flex like a sail. Essential ifyou truly want to get the best outof them .  
Denafrips 12 anniversary
My self hav8ng heard a ton of dacs being in New England within 3 hours of5 states and audio get together slots of great electronics , to be very honest the T+A 200 dac by many people have bested dacs at $14 k and it is $7k if you use HQ player,w... 
Real world Loudspeakers what does very good cost ?
Soix very true ,a nice used speaker can be good ,I did this with a older Dynaudio  and totally upgraded the Xover ,which is the ❤️ or the 🧠 of the Loudspeaker . the vast majority has a average or below Xover in quality , thestock Xover was maybe... 
T+A Solitaire S 530 Magnetostatic Speakers
I could buy these speakers if I wanted to sacrifice a bit considering iwant to spend over $60 on a new car,  choices. i am a die hard MBL fan they are  best speakers on or off axis IMO out  there , and will probably be my next speaker in the fall ... 
T+A Solitaire S 530 Magnetostatic Speakers
How much are these $30k ?  sadly most people can’t afford these .   
What's your experience with snooty HiFi salesmen?
My issue is when I want to purchase they many times try to go for retail price plus tax ,I feel you should get a minimum of15% off  and many times I have to buy online because a specific brand maynot be in my area.    
I bought the new Denafrips terminator mk2 dac help and ? On connections
You hookup to a good hdmi  like the $250 Wire world I2S cable  very easy  and best sound  method.   
Questions about Resolving Systems
Headphones for 1 is fine for a alternative, but at least $Teens on up Loudspeakers  to give resolution needs , dac no less then around $5k minimum a perfect example which is am saving for T+A 200 dac $7k great dac  amp,preamp or integrated $10k... 
Questions about Resolving Systems
A truly Audiophile resolving system ,1st will take $$ on average at least $50 k minimum , by many standards   
Recommendation for sub with high level inputs
Depending  on budget , Svs SB- 4000 sealed subs are more accurate then any vented sub ,the sub weighs 102 lbs even 1 sub sounds excellent and very powerful and theSVS has a great app ,5 year warranty , free delivery 45 day trial , and even free re... 
Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
Having owned several , here is  why I had to rebuild them  junk connectors , fuses = bottlenecks ,Xover well below average in quality ,you would think after 30 years they would build a solid frame that doesnot flex like a sail  which = distortio...