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I2s cable not working with my DAC
A few years ago I had to return a PSAudio CDT because their I2s was not compatible with Gustard dacs.   
What are we hearing below 20hz?
100% correct. Below 20 hz, my chest pounds.   
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
Done until the next purchase. That's the only constant in this hobby.  
Break-in time
Anymore, anytime I install something new in my system I run it a full week 24/7 before I do critical listening.  
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
I used to until I found out it doesn't matter.  
The Sacred Ritual of Vinyl: A Return to Mindful Listening
Good post. Vinyl is what drew me into music in the first place. I will always have a strong affinity to it even so I don't use it like I used to. Just remembering in the late sixties reading every single words of each cover and nearly memorizing i... 
How to find local audiophiles
@tolo85 nice post, welcome. It is nearly impossible to find anyone who can relate to my love of music or equipment. Much less understanding my building a separate house of stereo to enjoy it all. It is what it is, everybody has different tastes a... 
And the biggest influence on sound quality is...
The room before the quality of the recording as there is nothing anyone of us can do about that. After the room, everything matters equally if you are really wanting to get a real hifi rig.  
Coda vs Parasound
Audiotroy WAS a Parasound dealer and IS NOW a Coda dealer. Mmmm, might want to take his advice with a grain of salt. I just installed a JC5 in my system and could not be anymore pleased. I know nothing about Coda.  
Seeking advice on skyline diffuser size and placement
Diffusers placed behind front firing speakers will result in very minimal improvements at best. Back wall and rear of sidewalls placements would result in better results. Key for diffusion is to place at points of reflections. Behind front firing ... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Nice echo lol  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Yello - Baby  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Yello - Baby  
Recommendation for an HDMI cable under $200 for audio only
Unfortunately, in a revealing system, I honestly never found satisfaction in a I2s cable under $200. Even over that price, many fall short. My current favorite, Audiolund xtrem cu I2s. Under $400 , custom built to your equipment specs and built li... 
Moving to separates
An AVR contains EVERYTHING in the same box, hence the inevitable close interaction between all the parts in it. Separates do just the opposite, separating all the parts so there is no negative interactions. The result should always be a purer, cle...