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Best software to rip CDs to Mac (Mini)
@ghdprentice thanks for the compliments! Pretty happy with streaming but I do have few CDs left that I’d like to rip to my library on HDD.  
Disservice: XLR interconnects
@yyzsantabarbara pass xp-12 preamp to pass xa30.8 amp  
Power cords or power conditioner
@wheelndeal1099 keep us posted and let us know how the new cables sound!  
Disservice: XLR interconnects
@juanmanuelfangioii  I think there is a forum for those folks but the name escapes me.    ASR - Audio Science Review. That’ll be one of ‘em. And it comes with a YouTube channel for those who feel great about using their old RCAs that were sup... 
Disservice: XLR interconnects
@rman9 whenever you are ready to try some power cords on your amplifier make sure the Audioquest high-current are on your list. AQ Tornado is really good and Hurricane is even better. Probably two of the best power cords I ever tried on my amp.   ... 
Where to invest the most in the "digital chain"?
@jabbaman  Any recommendations on the best DAC that is just a core DAC? Price range?          
Disservice: XLR interconnects
Give the power cords a shot next.   
Best qobuz records to compare dac upgrades
+1 @soix don’t use headphones to evaluate DACs unless it’s a head-fi rig only. You won’t be able to perceive differences in soundstage, imaging or the overall synergy with the rest of your system. As far as recordings go for the evaluation, I’ll ... 
Power cords or power conditioner
AZ Silver Ref II is a great cabie! I had these and the hologram speaker cables. As a matter of fact I had Matrix Ref II, Silver II, Absolute Copper (currently in my system). Had Lee’s Satori, Hologram and Satori shotgun speaker cables. You will li... 
Network Bridge/Streamer only for Qobuz
@temmple what DAC?  
Power cords or power conditioner
Was this from their landing library or you purchased it? I’d highly recommend borrowing these from them first before buying.   
Widow here: I have a REGA-related question
All the components you listed require 24v. So you can safely use these power adapters.  
Power cable
Used Audioquest Tornado High-Current. Low noise floor and neutral.  Used Audience AU24se HP if you want a bit warmer sound.  Acoustic Zen Krakatoa is also decent slightly on the warmer side of neutral but a good overall power cord.  Zavfino recom... 
Walk me thru upgrading from my BS Node
@poke33 I wouldn’t assume wiring the BSN would improve sound quality. Only way to find out is to try. In example of AURALiC they typically sound best wireless. Remember the Node is very good for what it is and what it costs. But you’re looking fo... 
Walk me thru upgrading from my BS Node
@fuzztone  @poke33  I need the singular physical box to be reasonably small