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TEAC UD-701 vs NT-505 vs ?
I was also impressed by the UD-701N when I received it. I eventually decided to add the Master Clock. Just as @vinylcat and ​​​​@celestial__sound state it was a good upgrade. Also surprised me as I was expecting a very subtle change not a noticeab... 
CHORD Hugo TT2 vs TEAC NT-505 + TEAC CG-10M Master Clock
I agree. I was not completely sold on the Master Clock but was pleasantly surprised to the improvement in sound.  
CHORD Hugo TT2 vs TEAC NT-505 + TEAC CG-10M Master Clock
I ended up using a shielded 50 ohm cable from a large radio cable supplier in the USA. It is made in Switzerland. Fully shielded with good reviews and it cost 50 USD. Sounds great.  
CHORD Hugo TT2 vs TEAC NT-505 + TEAC CG-10M Master Clock
I have recently purchased the TEAC UD-701N. I am also wanting to connect the TEAC Master Clock. It has a 50 ohm output. Do I need to source a 50 ohm BNC cable? What did you guys use? Tons of 75ohm BNC options. Not so many 50 ohm....  
Balanced 4.4mm to XLR Cable Choices
Yes the balanced output on  some DACs and DAPs is only 4.4mm. So to use with my home system I would require a 4.4mm to XLR such as this one from IFI. https://ifi-audio.com/products/4-4mm-to-xlr-cable/ But I require a 1.5m connection. I know you ... 
Cayin A-200 Integrated Amplifier
Good information. Thank you. I will give VAS a call.  
NRG Custom Power Cables ?
I have purchased a power cable and speaker cables for bi amp system. First off NRG had numerous correspondence with me to ensure he was building the proper cable I was looking for. This included pictures of my connection points and terminals. I am... 
Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
I run a Lindemann, PMC, JL Audio system. Recently upgraded all my power cables to AQ and NRG. Was anticipating a big audio improvement. There was a slight improvement I believe when I switched back and forth between the stock and after market powe... 
Audiophile LAN cables
I set up my streamer with a Cat 6 cable initially. After researching different ethernet cables I came to the conclusion to go with a Cat 8 cable. Not due to the massive amount of data transfer that it can handle but for the way it is built with in... 
A Top DAC
Lindermann is unreal DAC, Musicbook Source. 
Cover Songs that are better than the Original
K.D. Lang -  Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) 
Higher End DACs
Been shopping for a DAC/Streamer. Listened to Lindemann and was blown away. Worth a look at. https://lindemann-audio.de/products/limetree-series/network/?lang=en 
Opinion on NAD C368 bridged with C268?
I also just picked up NAD 368 BluOs. I am running PMC TB2i signatures speakers and streaming Tidal Master files. I am general pleased with the sound although I feel it lacks a bit of complexity. Also toying with the idea of adding a NAD C268 and m...