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Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@djembeplay  I believe that your Yamamoto 45 amplifier will be a very good pairing with the Nenuphars given the intended use. Charles  
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@sns With close to audio system setup I can use my already installed dedicated power lines, power conditioner, also running network components on separate AC lines may promote noise from ground loops, generally we want all components in audio s... 
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@amtprod  Is it better to have both the cable modem and the wifi router as close to your equipment as possible, or should the two be separated some distance? There is not a consensus regarding this. Some very knowledgeable audio streamers advo... 
Is there a 300B type amp out there with some WATTS behind it?
This reviewer loves the Felik 300b SET and Devore Orangutan-96 pairing.    
Is there a 300B type amp out there with some WATTS behind it?
Is there a 300B or something that gives you that same sound out there with power so you have more speaker options? In a strict sense no. Each tube type has their own distinctive sonic character. Can you find other satisfying alternatives? Yes. ... 
Balanced Inputs
@holmz  It is my understanding that balanced audio circuits typically  “add” 6 db of gain compared with a single ended circuit. Charles  
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@lalitk  Thanks.  
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@lalitk  Are similar noise reduction connectors used for the Muon products? Charles    
So I bought the Willsenton R-800i
Yes, I know that the 805 and the 845 are completely different power output tubes. I did not know that Willsenton uses  the same amplifier model number for 2 different amplifiers. Utilizing the 300b as the driver tube is very nice. That’s a lot of ... 
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@sns ​​​​@lalitk  I appreciate both of your comments and impressions. Both of you speak from genuine hands on and listening experiences. As has been readily understood, much of this is individual circumstances influenced. So naturally different s... 
Balanced Inputs
@stringreen depends.....many times balanced connections are included, but they are not balanced at all, but are a sales gimmick Yes, there’s a distinction. Are these “true “ balanced circuits/signal paths, or just XLR connectors for convenienc... 
So I bought the Willsenton R-800i
Is the Willsenton R800i an 805 or an 845 output tube based? I have seen both descriptions. A very nice looking amplifier. The 805 in SET provides about 50 watts of pure class A power. An 845 SET usually about 25-30 watt range pure class A.    
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@sns I’ve conducted a ton of network experiments. Long ethernet cables not the way to go, long coax, short ethernet best, I have heard from others making this same recommendation. And yet others suggesting long Ethernet cable runs such as @lali... 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@benjie I am very happy with my purchase and am looking forward to many hours of listening pleasure. I can’t say anything bad about these speakers, they have checked all the boxes for me. Like I said above, these speakers are going to be a lot ... 
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@maurice89  👍 Charles