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Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
@taras22 and @teo_audio1+ for emphasis. Nice reminders 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Think post-its. Pretty simple. Adhesive-backed paper, just not super-glue adhesive.  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
I have evaluated a 6-ft run Dual Canare StarQuad assembly terminated with Canare RCA connectors in place of my 2-meter run of Teo Audio Ultra (single) IC’s between the preamp and powered ATC monitors (see setup below), wherein the assembly include... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Tuffy, I am certain the Teo Audio folks have evaluated their current lineup of IC’s in all permutations. It would be insightful to hear their impressions.  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Keep in mind that an RCA connector does not have a characteristic impendance of 75-ohms. Use a BNC connector if you want a connector with a true 75-ohm characteristic impedance. Problem is that most home audio transport and DAC separates have RCA ... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Digital coax connections use 75-ohm cable; digital AES/EBU connections use 110-ohm cable. In principle, the both of these paralleled assemblies should have lower than optimal characteristic impedance. (To answer your specific question, the dual as... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
So my HAVE, Inc. contacts sent the correct  2-ft run of Dual Canare StarQuad 110-ohm IC assembly terminated with AES/EBU (XLR) connectors. I compared it against the 2-ft run Dual Canare StarQuad 110-ohm assembly terminated with Canare RCA connecto... 
All Quiet on the Oppo front?
@mental. Oppo offers a lot of features unrelated to playback of discs. And, apparently, a lot of folks want to spend even more money modding it to sound better. 
Power conditioner or outlet?
I like plugging all audio gear into a power conditioner having some electrical surge protection. Nothing audio-related gets plugged into a naked wall outlet.  
All Quiet on the Oppo front?
I’ll pass. Oppo will be obsolete soon enough.  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
IMO, assembling a set of paralleled Teo Audio GCII's with splitters yielded a tremendous boost in my overall SQ over single run GCII's. I used the solid Monster products from a China company on Ebay. Perhaps a better splitter would further improve... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
For anyone interested in the HAVE, Inc. products, please understand that they are a custom order house. You order it; you're stuck with it. (No refund-oriented, audition/trial period permitted.) Order from other folks if that bothers you. I would ... 
Class D is just Dandy!
+1, atmasphere.  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
I decided to evaluate the recent digital cable HAVE sent to me. The cable is a 2-ft run Dual Canare StarQuad 110-ohm assembly terminated with Canare RCA connectors, wherein the assembly includes two paralleled Canare DA202 IC’s spliced together in... 
Dynaco parts for a PAT-5
Ahhh...The Dyna PAT-5 and Dyna ST-150 were my first separates. I used to restore Dyna ST-70 tube amps in the 1990’s. There was a Ohio supplier of Dyna parts, but I’m not sure they are still in business.