carlsbad2

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USB Cable
Well if you read it on Audiogon and confirmed it with ChatGPT, it must be true.  
USB Cable
@yyzsantabarbara streaming is not bit perfect.  File transfer is.  but music can't use bit perfect FTP.  
anyone else getting phishing popups ?
I got the fake Mcafee popup this morning.  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
Just bought an MU-1.  I've only had it 36 hours so I'm going to refraim from drawing conclusions but initial impression is very, very positive.   I spent most of the morning reading this thread quickly and there is so much information in it that ... 
Which to keep! Pick one of these two soeakers
To me the MLs are a no brainer. Great mids and highs and the hybrid design sounds great.  New panels.  slam dunk.  
How are we wiring our Mono systems?
I was planning to pass this thread up, but since you warned me not to, I'll go ahead and say it:  we aren't.  
new to streaming- help!
It has been a long time since I graduated from the bluesound node to a standalone streamer and DAC.   I remember there were a few things that tripped me up.   First don't try to do it wireless.  Plug it into the internet.  then you know you have... 
USB Cable
@soix   Yes, the vast mojoriity know you've got it right.  TVgeek is joining the ranks of jason bourne; nobody needs to hear them repeat the same controverial comments on every thread just begging for attention.  
Significant steps? (DAC)
Start at step 4.  Ignore steps 1-3.  Steps 5 and 6 will be very rewarding.  
Audio grade version of this cord? (Polarized NEMA 1-15P to Polarized IEC 60320 C7)
@tvrgeek I think you're on to something.  YOU should sell these, you'll be a gazionaire.    
Audio grade version of this cord? (Polarized NEMA 1-15P to Polarized IEC 60320 C7)
@deep_333 Ok.  I understand.   If you can't find one, I think you could use the audioquest one, you just need to establish controls to make sure it is plugged in properly polarized. Good luck, Jerry  
Audio grade version of this cord? (Polarized NEMA 1-15P to Polarized IEC 60320 C7)
Audioquest makes one.  I got one once with a peice of equipment I bought.  sold it when I upgraded the power supply.  
Aurender Conductor on PC?
Roon still works.  😎  
Aric Audio and my system
I heard the audio note speakers once and was very disappointed with the amp feeding them so I didn't get a good opportunity to experience them.  I like your system, agree with your tube choices, and would love to hear it.   If you add up the comm... 
My Center, 50 lbs and 1,000 Watts
Very nice.  Great to see the project done right with no compromises.