azwill

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Lumin X1 and Upgraded DC umbilical cord for power supply.
I have been using AV RoomService felt EVP (Equipment Vibration Protectors) under my Lumin X1 and also under the X1 power supply in lieu of the standard feet.  I use them under the body of both, not under the existing feet.  
What happened to those dreaded 1099 forms we were going to receive from Paypal?
I had received an email from PayPal in later September, 2022 that I would be receiving a 1099-K early in 2023.  However, in checking my PayPal account under Tax Documents,  it showed "Your account is not eligible for any tax documents in 2022."  T... 
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
@lordmelton, I do own a K50 and does not require user driver downloads.   Software updating is managed by Antipodes.  Antipodes sends updates overnight via network to units that are left On, and if unit is turned Off, will receive updates when le... 
DACs that do well without a preamp
LUMIN X1 utilizing Leedh Processing going direct to amp is very, very good.   I also have a Mola Mola Makua preamp with DAC.   In initial testing, I slightly preferred to utilize the Makua preamp volume control vs the Leedh Processing user optiona... 
Are There Roon Ready I2S Streamers?
I believe the K50 list did increase to $17,500.  The Antipodes K22, however, also has I2S output and list price for it is $9,000.  If interested in Antipodes, you could also consider the S Series, which are separates as opposed to all in one box f... 
Why is Esoteric N-05 playing my hi-res music files as MP3 320?
I believe LUMIN does app software work for Esoteric.   Wklie is LUMIN Firmware Lead and is very responsive to these type questions for LUMIN as well as app for Esoteric.   I do not recall seeing him active here, but he is active on Audioshark and ... 
Antipodes K50
jazzbird, You may also use a laptop/notebook or desktop computer to access the web page(s) for configuring your K50.   I am far from being a computer application whiz, but have found the web based controls pretty easy to deal with.   The K50 has ... 
Spectron Audio Out Of Business?
I, too, have a Spectron with unserviceable channel.  I originally bought 2 of the Musician III Mk2 amps with Bybees.  One had a channel go out and sent whole amp to Spectron back when.   Less than two years later that channel again went out.  I wa... 
Playback Edelweiss in the house
Best wishes and speedy full recovery for all your family.  
I am so happy.....
Very fine that you are happy and satisfied, but suggest you may want to consider staying away from audio forums--a bar is not the best environment to hang for a reformed drinker ;-)  
QLN Speakers anyone
Michael Lavorgna at Twittering Machines lists today that he has the Prestige Fives in the Barn for review.  
Transport to replace my cd player
fuzztone,   The Pro-Ject CDBox RS2 T specs indicate it will play Hybrid-SACDs, which I interpret is the CD content layer, not the SACD content.  Have you or anyone been able to confirm actual SACD playing from this transport?  
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
@haimr, I think you are going to be very pleasantly surprised as you continue to accumulate playing hours on the X1.   You do have the opportunity to test X1 direct with no preamp using Leedh before making preamp decision.  I would caution to tho... 
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
@maxwave, For the passive switch box, I purchased a Kramer Electronics VS-4X.  I really was reticent on adding this, but with my home theater processor in the system and my Vinnie Rossi not having HTB, my choices came down to disconnecting and co... 
Does Lumin x1 needs a dac ? does a good dac will improve it ?
@audioman58, My opinion is that DAC preferences are very much system, music and room dependent along with personal preferences for presentation.   I have not heard the Denafrips Terminator 2, but have read a number of positive user reviews along ...