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Is optical mostly a waste of time versus Ethernet?
      I think you’re talking two different things. there is the physical network topology segmented into layers then there is the electrical noise associated within the wire separate from the ethernet packets. Fiber not being metal is imperviou... 
Is optical mostly a waste of time versus Ethernet?
A router and a switch are two different components of a network. The router is actually a computer that assigns the IP address to a Mac Address (network card) so that multiple MAC addresses can use the connection at the same time. The switch is a ... 
Best Sound Track Ever Vote for One
I already had my one vote but I can’t believe that no one mentioned The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Seu Jorge doing David Bowie songs in Portuguese makes it a soundtrack I listen to all the time. (he was great in concert also)  
Need recommendations for a streamer
OK I don't get it... I don't get power cables either but I'm wrong again.  I've been using WIFI to my fanless PC streamer and have had a plugin access point for years with an ethernet port so to hook it up I just had to dig up a long enough ethern... 
Need recommendations for a streamer
Just build it https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/audio-pc-4 and add a high end interface like the Pink Faun https://magnahifi.com/pink-faun-computer-audio-bridge-pcie/#reviews Depending upon where you live i don't think WiFi is that big a pr... 
Does upgrading you system have to be on a logarithmic curve?
Depending what you believe your time is worth, investing in stereo equipment can seem like very little gain for lots of money.  ghdprentice may have $150 grand in his current system but how much was the total expenditure over the last 50 years?  H... 
The Good Stuff
Close You Eyes Artist: Woong San Release date: December 16, 2009 YouTube doesn't do this album justice. Round Midnight is one of my go to bass tracks Close Your Eyes https://youtu.be/cCd4dSi--hk Walk On By : Woong San feat. Toku https://youtu.... 
Tekton haters and bashers you just got a new target!
@erik_squires Pass Labs Slot subwoofer Couldn't post the picture.   Looks very similar to the Teckton array to me??? I wonder how they got around the Tekton patent? Just copying others designs and putting them together in a different box.... 
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
@chorus    We are gathering a list of eight speakers to compare in two live events in June 2022. Post covid we hope! How did the shootout go?  What were the final speakers and who won?  
Audio PC
Great build!    
Name this wonderful system
I'll call it Norbert  
Buzzing in Speaker while Playing CDs
It could be a loose connection inside the transport.  Did you try going back to the rca cable?  If you wiggle the cable at the transport connection does anything change?    
Audio PC
@milpai  That's great news.  Not only you got it working it also worked and the sound improved.  Looking forward to the build pics.  
Looking for a DAC that's better than Mc C47
Close to your budget the MHDT Orchid sounds "less digital" with the ability to shape the sound with tube rolling.  Lots of reviews and posts about it.    
Which music service?
Amazon music HD has the best catalog followed closely by Spotify. I do believe that Amazon sounds better than Spotify but not as good as Qobuz. Qobuz selection is ok but has the best sounding app. If you're a Prime member you can have Amazon and Q...