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Which personal confuser for ultra high end audio, MAC, PC, notebook, tablet or desktop?
Jond > that is the best autocorrect everBlindjim > actually, no correction was needed, it was the intended phrase. I prefer it over the A B Normally used ‘personal computer’ innuendo.Bigshutterbug > purchase a Sonore Micro rendu , and l... 
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
I would still love to know what happened to the Sunyata Taipan helix alpha pc. Which one is it now? Which one is the Python equivalent? Any input on their new lines would be appreciated. 
Tidal and MQA
just Tagging in as I’m curious about this TIDAL business too.I’m irritated Tidal won’t work on XP OS. Is it supported on Apple? IOS? Apple TV?I hate my Win 7 PC. Worst box I’ve ever had for general use.Setup is everything IMO. As was said, a switc... 
Is there a web site for streaming DSD recordings to include DSD, Double DSD & Quad DSD?
Streaming DSD? I'd like to know that myself.otherwise, Could be off here some from poor memory, but here’s my slant.ASIO and WASAPI are more protocols than drivers. Initially Audio Stream Input output, ASIO came along early on as a better way to ... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
Atmosphere > good sound can be had on almost any budget.Blindjim > thanks. My depression lifts.Inna > We are chasing great sound not good. Good is easy.Blindjim > … and its back. lolI’ve been delving deeply and steadfastly in between... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
thom_mackris > huge thanks tom.Blindjim > the design topology I irrefutably decree best, is the one that sounds the best, can drive the speakers I like, and is within reason, affordable. Blindjim > atmosphere thought you might clear t... 
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
Whart > Ideally, the cables should be neutral, as should the components, but the reality, in my experience, is that different components sound different, and when combined with other components - the very nature of a system-- the results may va... 
How much does DAC ‘Reality’ cost in 2017?
blindjim > thanks. I kind of like it as it is in that all in one configuration pretty much. I’ll have to investigate it. I plan on buying another Oppo anyhow.as much as dynamics and transparency are important to recreating sensible staging and ... 
How much does DAC ‘Reality’ cost in 2017?
Czarivey > And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here?Blindjim > I could have a prime time HBO special movie that tells that tale. Ever see ‘Raising Arizona”?along those lines, just more dramatic. r_m > …. Building a system… keep ... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
leotis > Thank you for the very interesting answer!Blindjim > No problem. I’d keep them on the higher taps for a while, listen, closely. That is of course once the amp has settled in on that portion of the circuit. A few days more or less sh... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
Inna > I mentioned LAMM and Wavac.Blindjim > huge thanks Inna can’t say how much I appreciate all your feedback. yes, you sure did. I’ve been reading furiously on every suggestion, and all the technical data. I am getting confused with all t... 
How much does DAC ‘Reality’ cost in 2017?
Bigkidz > Not sure what the real question is here. Cost of materials? Depends on the Blindjim > try this: How much does DAC Reality cost these days? Or, you could actually read the introduction perhaps. IOW… which DACs deliver reality and ... 
How much does DAC ‘Reality’ cost in 2017?
Chayro > As with anything in this hobby, everything costs as much as your ears say it costs. If one is deaf, reality costs nothing.Blindjim > thanks for the extremely interesting perspectives. I will assume this is in the context of HD audio... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
blindjim > Kenny. no problemo.life is a learning process and with any past time learning is key. it will diminish the hurt of buying the wrong thing or things, or paying too much... or not enough.so long as I keep learning, I reamin young. to s... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
Upon further review….Until I gain more personal exp this project will be done on a much more limited basis. So it’s a secondary system effort for me going forward. I simply don’t feel confident enough to move ahead all in with the limited exp I pr...