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| Ethernet opinions If you decide to try it, do this…order it from anywhere that will take it back for a refund, and order a D-Link DGS-105 from a-zon. Compare the two. Helps with decision making process to compare a $700 switch to a $23 one. Use your AQ Vodka from s... | |
| Ethernet opinions @shtr74sims English Electric Network Switch keep in mind I haven’t tried this but know people who had. Please do your research and buy from a place that offers full refund. Or buy used. Good source for info on ethernet switches and filters i... | |
| Ethernet opinions Adding the switch will allow you to use your AQ Vodka cable into the M3. Also, managed network switches aren’t necessary. Unless you want to tinker around with settings constantly.  Why the EERO didn’t work? Did you have your roon core on the E... | |
| Ethernet opinions @shtr74sims sorry for your loss. As far as EERO with M3 and roon, I have zero issues. It’s been working fine for me. As far as ethernet options, you can run the above recommended ethernet cable, then insert an audiophile switch before the M3 (try... | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? @hilde45 I have used several different Audience power cables over the years. Starting with their original AU24 powerChord. Excellent cables that work well on DACs (medium power AU24se) and amps (high power AU24se). I was not as impressed with thei... | |
| A strange “snap“ or “popping” sound keeps interrupting our music Turn your dac off and unplug it. Then take out the tube(s), use contact cleaner and clean the tube pins. Reinstall the tube. See if the problem goes away (unlikely to but at least you covered this base). This issue could also be caused by a bad/lo... | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? @vthokie83Â agree with everything you said except the thought about furutech rhodium. I use furutech rhodium plugs on my power cables as well as furutech rhodium NCF outlet. Very extended and sweet highs, great clarity. Zero harshness. Perhaps the ... | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? @hilde45 changing a power cable on a component would make a difference. Doesn’t matter if it’s plugged into a power conditioner, power strip or outlet. Pangea is pretty basic. I wouldn’t hesitate to step up to something better. Boils down to how m... | |
| How To Keep Cat Off Stereo Equipment? There’s probably no way you can fix this. Cats don’t give a 💩 about commands or any attempts at training and will usually do things out of spite. So good luck…next time adopt a dog. | |
| Shootout: Roon versus Plex, Qobuz versus Tidal: Who Won? Just to add from my own experience…there are albums on Tidal that aren’t available on Qobuz. Some albums also sound better on Tidal. I always compare both and add to favorite the version that sounds best to me. I also use Roon. One of my favorite... | |
| Puritan Ultimate Power Cable @jerrybj I tried the Ultimate on my PSM156 and didn’t care for it. Actually preferred the Classic with upgraded Furutech connectors. With the Ultimate it all tilted towards thinner, more analytical presentation. I run DAC and preamp from the PSM15... | |
| Rogue Audio. Reliability issues? Anyone? @nickrobotron Rogue customer support/service is solid. It’s worth sending it in. They will fix it and make sure it’s up to spec. I have owned RP1, RP5 and ST100. Rogue products represent great value but as with all tube equipment there’s maintena... | |
| Speaker Cables - AZ Hologram II = ??? +1 @soix Audience…either the older AU24 series or the newer studio one series. Or leave the AZs alone if you like them.  | |
| Acoustic Zen Matrix reference II IC @stuartk keep listening. You need to get used to the new sound for few days, then put the old cables back in. The Matrix Ref II are very good cables that you can listen to for hours without fatigue. There’s going to be a compromise with every chan... |