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Best Server - Mac Mini or Laptop Or ?
I would not characterize the 2011 mini as lacking weight or threadbare, but I do have mine heavily tweaked. And that was a big change from stock (even then it sounded better than my Macbook). And this is even without the addition of a ssd.Lion and... 
Neutral to Lean Power Cord for tube preamp
I own an ultraverve and would suggest the VH Audio Flavor 2 for a good synergistic power cord. I have tried lot of cords with the Ultraverve and keep coming back to the Flavor 2. Also be aware that lots of gold ended cords can cause too much warmt... 
squeezebox vs sonos
Sir:I am interested in what DAC you are using with the Sonos. I am soon to make a move to the Sonos and wondered how good it can sound with an under $1000 dac like the Lavry DA-10 for instance. I have used an ack dac in the past but felt my curren... 
Power chord for Consonance Droplet 5.0 CD player
FWIW- I use VH Flavor 4 for my Haley and another to my Droplet. Just switched the Furutech ended one from the Power Conditioner to the Droplet and the Wattgate ended one from the Droplet to the Haley. Furtech is a bit smoother and more spacious on... 
Playing with the idea of solid state amps
Philefreak: Fat and a bit soft? Is that because of the speakers? I have heard your pre and that is one heck of a pre, but not fat in my eyes. Droplet is supposed to be smooth and detailed but not described as lush or tubey. I have used McCormack's... 
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
Hawaiikid:I am in the process of upgrading cables. I use 2 sets of ICs. CD to Pre and PRe to amp. I see that you have Jaden cables. My budget is very tight and I can only go about $300 each for cables. And I don;t know what to do for speaker cable... 
deHavilland SuperVerve or Audible Illusions 3A ?
I have a one year old AI Mod 3a in mint shape that I will be selling in a downsizing move at the end of July. Let me know if you are interested. I have not heard the Verve but it looks great and the reviews are good too. good luck with whatever yo... 
What pre amp matches the McCormack DNA 0.5
Ditto Bigtee's comments on the AI. I had the deluxe model and paired it with an Audible Illusions Modulus 3 for quite afew years. Nice sounding combo. 
Luminous Audio tech, Coincident, JPS, Homegrown
Ejlif:Where on earth can I buy used Satoris for $350 for a pair of double run to biwire my Von Schweikerts. Everything I have seen is near $1000? If you have a source please let me know 
McCormack DNA .5 - No Sound - Help
Slow down, mine blows fuses almmost regularly. That can't be good, huh. Pull out the power cord and check the fuse in the drawer under the power cord socket. There are two slots in the drawer for the fuses. Be sure you have the replacement fuse in...