carlsbad2

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I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming
Update: I got the Netgear Nighthawk and installed it. That seemed to greatly reduce the problems I’ve had. Still sometimes when I wake up in the morning my sleeping computer takes a while to reconnect to the internet. I don’t ever recall this befo... 
Easy Come Easy Go…….BOOM!
People talking about surge protectors need to understand the differenct between a direct hit that explodes the roof and a surge coming in on the power line when a power pole is hit a mile away. Jerry  
Experience With Cutler Hammer (Eaton) CH Series Panels
I own Eaton (stock) and so I recommend it. I replaced the FPE that was used in my neighborhood with Westinghouse long ago. Many neighbors still have FPE.  Surprised there aren't fires in my neighborhood. Jerry  
Amp upgrade, speaker cables or both
Your current cables are much better than your current amp.   You should also consider upgrading your pre.   Second point: cables aren’t a component. they are a secondary effect. Junk cables degrade sound. Once you have good cables, there is very... 
What is going on here? Streamer or DAC?
@soix thanks for pointing out my poor reading effort.    
Mastersound and Ayon Spark V
Don’t have a mastersound but I have an Ayon Spark Delta you are welcome to come over and listen to if you’re going to be in Southern California. the 6C33C tubes are great. Jerry  
Best Audiophile desktop for under $2500?
yep Oxymoron.    
PS Audio Direct Stream Mk2 DAC - How good is it vs Mk1? Weiss, Bricasti?
I had a friend bring one over and it did very well compared to my Chord DAVE.  I liked it. Jerry  
What is going on here? Streamer or DAC?
I had similar problems when I was on wifi.  I always make getting off of wifi one of my strongest recommendations. Jerry  
Best Audiophile desktop for under $2500?
"audiophile desktop".    No consumer computer in an audiphile system.    
Buying online, online searches and Scams oh my!
I have been shopping for a Personal Locater Beacon for mountaineering.  Nobody has them on sale.  Found one at an unbelievable price on a website like you describe.  I had slight hope it might be legit because it was a superceded model.  Bought it... 
Subwoofer 101 Needed...
Did you mean for your second post to be Subwoofer 102?    
I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming
Thanks for the coaching @fastfreight .  You're quite a role model.   
One receiver for both ht and 2 channel (diff speakers)
I think you can, just put your 2 channel system on zone 2.  But you'll be better off to have a better amp for your 2 channel system.   Not sure why you want to use different speakers for your HT system.  Your 2 channel system will likely have bet... 
I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming
OK.  I just pulled the trigger on a Netgear Nighthawk.  Docsis 3.1 and 2 gigabyte internet ports.  I see some modems that can handle higher speeds up to 2.5GB but in my neighborhood service seems to max at 350MB/sec.  The tech mentioned that they ...