david_ten

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Tekton Double Impacts
+1 to @jcarcopo 's entire post above. 
Confession of a poor power cord pairing for a Pass Labs XA-25
Nelson's power cord is "good enough." That's correct. Too bad for Pass, I listened to him. Had I not, I'd likely have the 30.8 as my go to primary amp. : ) 
Point of diminishing return for a DAC
Well! I feel like I just finished my masters in DACs.Not so (fast)... @fastninja12 : ) 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
Stealth USB Cable and Ethernet Cable review by Marshall Nack // Positive Feedback:https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/stealth-ethernet-and-usb-cables/ 
Whats playing on your system today?
Danse  ---  Colin Vallon Trio (Colin Vallon, Patrice Moret, Julian Sartorius)  [Avant-garde / Piano Jazz] 
Wilson Audio for a 1600 sq ft space
@yvl  Thanks for your response.Go with what you like. Choose and Deliver on your own wants and requirements.The speakers you are considering are very well designed and thoughtfully executed. Each will need unique attention in building it's support... 
Wilson Audio for a 1600 sq ft space
@yvl Your post above is very helpful. How important are aesthetics (details here will help) and speaker size? Is this be a choice you make or will family members have a say? 
Ethernet or USB for Streaming
This recommendation is from Kevalin Audio:https://www.emosystems.com/product/en-70e-ultra-compact-network-isolator/I have not used it, as of this time.Going with a "medical grade" isolator will cost more, but offers better performance.There are a ... 
Ethernet or USB for Streaming
General information on network / ethernet isolators:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_isolatorhttps://www.tech-faq.com/ethernet-isolator.html 
Ethernet or USB for Streaming
Follow your own ears first.My general advice is that Router (Gateway, in your case) direct to the Cambridge should be superior to your PC / USB chain.Adding a LAN isolator between the Router and the Cambridge will help tremendously. A hospital gra... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Altissima Luce * Laudario Di Cortona  ---  Paolo Fresu / Daniele Di Bonaventura  (Traditional European / Jazz)  
Whats playing on your system today?
The Astounding Eyes Of Rita  ---  Anouar Brahem 
Whats playing on your system today?
And the Bridge is Love: English Music for Strings - Julian Lloyd Webber / English Chamber Orchestra 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Wanderings Of The Avener  ---  The Avener  (Electronic) 
Los Angeles - Who is up for a w/e Subwoofer demo?
@noble100   Tim, I can't wait for the Airing of the Sub Grievances!!!And, if Kenny G does show, the 'perfect' 'custom' Feats of Strength with Erik....