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Handling Heavy Amps
@jfrmusic sounds like a plan   
Handling Heavy Amps
@jfrmusic have you auditioned Pass yet? Or is that on Monday together with the Bryston amp?  
Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates..
@garebear telegartner connectors are very nice. But the cable itself is also important. In example, I have compared Supra CAT8 with Telegartner terminations (available from Audio Sensibility) to Purist Audio Cat7 that uses “regular” connectors. Th... 
Help with XLR ICs.
@tattooedtrackman I use Nordost Tyr 2 XLRs throughout. Upgraded from Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper. The Tyr 2 are amazing cables and a great value on a used market. If you can swing the next level up, the Valhalla 2, I’m pretty sure you won’t be di... 
Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates..
I’ll add that I agree with you about the cable company as I had few bad interactions in the last couple of years but it’s still a viable option.  
Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates..
@garebear cat 7 or cat 8 doesn’t matter. RJ45 connections are standard. What matters is they don’t all sound the same and even if someone with the exact same components gives you a recommendation it will not guarantee your results with the same ca... 
Ethernet cables
@garrettc Shielding can help reduce RMI interference. The wires themselves are twisted pairs to reduce interference. True for “copper” Ethernet cables, false for fiber optic. There are streamers made today that accept this type of connection ... 
power cord for pass 250.8
Not if you have your speakers 25ft apart and one if em is jammed into a corner with a ginormous sectional in front of it. A stock power cord will do just fine.   
Ethernet cables
@lugsytl47 I call 🐂 💩 unless you conducted controlled blind testing, I don’t believe you. I suggest sending your fridge to Amir at ASR to see if his measurements confirm your confirmation bias induced findings.  
Breaking news! Jays Audio is moving to Texas and takes interest in McIntosh
@emergingsoul find something better to do. Who gives a 💩   
Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates..
@garebear best thing to do is either contact the cable company and get few cables to try at home using their landing library, or buy used and lose a little potentially by selling. If you don’t want to spend a lot, try Linkup cable from amazon. Sol... 
power cord for pass 250.8
I mentioned Nordost Tyr 2 in my earlier post. Let’s add Shunyata Alpha v2 NR. Try before you buy though.   
My Aurender N150 is stuck in repeat mode
Aurender fixed the bugs and made an update available in app store 3/20/2024. Very quick turnaround. Problems fixed.   
Aurender Conductor App Experience
1. Break in is at least 200hrs 2. Remote device or conductor app version has no bearing on sound The streamer OS is responsible for processing of the incoming data stream and is the only thing that can impact the sound from firmware standpoint. ... 
Good small/single outlet power conditioner for preamp.
@jriggy why do you think you need a power conditioner at all? I had 156 and now running everything direct on 2 dedicated circuits. Doesn’t answer the question why you get hum but eliminates the issue. So why not just run direct?