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Mary Martin Died
Thanks @som for the heads up.   https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13612337/mary-martin-country-music-manager-dead-keith-urban.html  
Balanced vs Unbalanced Digital Cables
I’m running XLR’s from my DAC to my preamp and from my preamp to my amps. Both made a difference in the sound. I have been using AQ Colorado XLR’s for years between the DAC and the preamp and I am currently testing some Clarus Crimson XLR’s.  Ther... 
Solo streamer
I replaced my Node 130 with the Teddy Pardo lps upgrade, for an Aurender N200. Huge price difference, big improvement in the SQ.  
Mary Martin Died
Ummm, didn’t she die in 1990??  
Need Advice Asap - Terrible experience with a seller on Reverb (Iso Acoustics Gaia ii)
@willy-T @prashanth14485, I shoot pictures from the delivery to the unboxing and it’s a good thing. I had a year long ordeal with KEF and those pictures finally got me a replacement pair of speakers. All the best.  
Upgrade Denafrips Terminator 2
@calvinandhobbes Thanks for the extensive review! The network cables are the only ones I haven’t messed with yet. My streamer is only cable, so that’s why the powerline. As far as EMI or RF, that’s a good question. The signal is run through  som... 
Upgrade Denafrips Terminator 2
calvinandhobbes, I’m using Amazon cat 8 cables that run to and from A Netgear powerline adapter to my streamer.  Do you think that changing to the Supra 8’s (I’d need two) would make a noticeable improvement?  If so, tell me what the change did f... 
Upgrade Denafrips Terminator 2
OP, Plus 1 about not going backwards. Speaking personally, I would really like to hear a DAC in the Lampizator line. All the best.  
Jazz for aficionados
stuartk  I have no idea about his Midwest Sensibilities, but with so many albums to choose from, his Musical abilities has given me hours of enjoyment!  I am always impressed with how many great shows you have seen over the years. I’m sure that ... 
Jazz for aficionados
acman3 Yes, I am having the same problem. No idea if it’s part of the not being able to tag people either, but I sure hope they fix these issues soon. Then maybe they could allow people to post pictures w/o having to go through photo service next?  
What’s your favorite audio show to attend and why?
@dweller I have always wondered why any vender would bring new equipment to a show. I would think they’d want everything to sound its best on day one.  
Don't do anything!
Congratulations OP It’s always great to hear someone who is happy with their system. I’m hoping to get there with just one final change.😁  
Tune of the Day
When did YouTube links stop working here?  
Tune of the Day
https://youtu.be/TrOfdVaSkC4?si=GUrlwvwdGvqnAZ8k  
@member referral not working anymore
Not being able to tag someone using the @ has been going on for at least a couple of weeks, so I’m sure management knows all about it and is doing everything they possibly can.😃 But it is most definitely annoying not knowing if someone sees your ...