blueunicorn

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Six DAC Comparison
@markmuse I'll be receiving the Aero soon as well, and am looking forward to hearing how it compares to the DSD Mk2.  
Alternative absorbent acoustic material?
Take a look at the ATS and GIK websites for acoustic panel options  
Music reproduction is art
You could compare music reproduction to photorealism in painting. Even within that genre there is variance between artists in their approach and abilities.   
Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound?
I had my doubts that adding a power conditioner would substantially improve my already highly resolving system. However, I recently decided to try a Shunyata Denali. It proved to be a major upgrade. It's not going back. Improved soundstage, imagin... 
Vibration dampening
+1 on the Aurelex SubDude II.  
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
@blisshifi This is useful, thank you.   
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
@audphile1  Good points, thanks. I haven’t inquired with Aurender yet.  
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
Not to hijack this thread, but as a current (satisfied) owner of an N150 I'm wondering what replacing it with an N200 would provide.   
Buying Used Equipment on the Internet
@knotscott TMR=The Music Room  
Buying Used Equipment on the Internet
The Parasound Hint 6 is a great integrated amplifier. I added one to my system a couple years ago. I've been cautious about buying used gear as well. Like others have pointed out here, The Music Room is a reputable company to buy new and used gea... 
Aurender Conductor app reliability and user experience
I use Aurender's Conductor app on an Android phone. I really do not like the app much at all. For me, the user experience is just not very good. It has a lot of usability issues that could be worked out with better product design and management. I... 
What's your experience with snooty HiFi salesmen?
I've given up on the dealers in my town since I've had some bad experiences. The most recent was a few days ago. From now on I'll probably buy from other dealers online who are more copacetic.