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Help optimizing my streaming setup
@erik_squires  I’m using a Netgear Powerline 2000, so I have a cat8 cable from the router to one of the boxes and have two cat 8 cable from the other box to my Hegel and my streamer. Would the EverStar work in this setup? Would I need more than o... 
Pontus ii and Hi Res
@chocaholic  Try the three month free trial from Amazon HD or the one month trial from Qobuz. No MQA, but high res up to 24/192!  
The revolution has begun!
I’ll still with my class AB that I just bought. Maybe in ten or twenty years I’ll get the itch to look for new power and speakers.  
Pontus ii and Hi Res
@chocaholic  I have the same setup, but the Pontus ll doesn’t do MQA. If you want MQA, you need to run if from the node to you integrated amp or preamp.  
New DAC or New Streamer?
I’d go for a new streamer, like the N200, it’s an excellent choice, but if you decide to go up the Denifrips ladder, I might be interested in the Venus ll. 😁  
Reterminating Audioquest Hurricane HC
Plus1 @mammothguy54   
Crimping tool?
@steakster  I have the same one as @tcotruvo posted. Had it for years. All the best  
Too much power?
More power isn’t always the answer in hifi. My speakers are 92db sensitivity and I also listen mostly in the 65-80 db range.  Probably using 2-25 watts of power.  Maybe I missed it, but what’s the rest of your system?  
Whats playing on your system today?
Lee Morgan, Cornbread on CD.  
Jazz for aficionados
Jazz At The Pawnshop 3, Good Vibes.  
KEF Reference 1 v 107/2
@jayctoy  Okay, but is that his question??  
KEF Reference 1 v 107/2
I’m not tracking. What does the Kube have to do with KEF 107’s or Reference speakers?  
Wiggle kt170 base
Changing tubes should not cause clicks, pops or hissing. If the socket is loose, get it replaced or repaired ASAP. And if the tube is what is loose @jetter give perfect advice.  
Apple Music vs Tidal for SQ
I’m currently using Amazon HD and am planning on checking out Tidal in the new year. Amazon isn’t shiny at all, but I want to check out Apple, Tidal And Qobuz. Now I’m thinking that Apple might soon be off my list. All the best.  
Jazz for aficionados
Jazz At The Pawnshop 2