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Forced to DIY
@bigtwin  😂😅🤣  
Forced to DIY
Until recently, I did almost everything DIY, but my body says there are things I can’t do anymore, like getting under the sink to do something as simple as replacing a faucet. I didn’t have a choice, but to pay the man $185 just to show up and ano... 
Is It Common For Questions About Gear For Sale To Go Unanswered?
People are funny.  Sometimes I get a reply in minutes and sometimes never. Anyway, that might be the reason it didn’t sell the first go round.  Some people think that all they have to do is put up the ad and people will fall all over themselves to... 
Whats playing on your system today?
It’s a Moody Blues morning.    
Why do I need a switch?
@mitch2  I have DH Labs, Silversonic Mirage USB from the server and XLR’s to the integrated amp.  Please Tell me more about your experiences with the Hermes. Thanks.  
Why do I need a switch?
@tonywinga  I’ll try moving the fiber to the router end of things and see if I hear anything.  I have a 100’ Cat 6 cable, but it has to go down and cross the hallway before I can connect it to the server. Not wife approved!😁  
Tune of the Day
Heartsfield,  As I Look Into The Fire.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Just played Rush, 2112 for the first time in years.  Still enjoyable.  
Denafrips Pontus II FPGA firmware upgrade 2023
@taheeti  I just read on the Vineshine website that if you do brick it, instead of sending your Pontus in, you can order a new DSP board that’s already had the update installed. The price was in Singapore dollars, so I don’t know the price in US ... 
Denafrips Pontus II FPGA firmware upgrade 2023
Two questions, Are you glad you did the upgrade? How do you upgrade something “The Pontus ll” that’s not connected to the internet? Thanks.  
Why do I need a switch?
@tonywinga  So from the router I’m running a Netgear Powerline. One end is plugged into a UPS and the other is plugged into the same outlet my integrated is plugged in. It’s because of the Powerline device that I went with the Ethernet to fiber s... 
Why do I need a switch?
@mitch2  All of this started because I read a couple of articles and saw a few videos about cheap switches making a positive impovment in hifi systems.  So in answer to your question, I’m exploring possibilities.  I had a couple Netgear switch's,... 
what to do with a stereo that needs repair
@ghdprentice  “Got a boat?” 😁😁😁  
Sold a component and bought it back, am I nuts?
Congratulations on getting $2000 off a new E-280! And congratulations on getting your trade in back for $800 less. Double win!  
Whats playing on your system today?
Genesis, Selling England By The Pound and A Trick Of The Tail.