david_ten

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Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Footers
I now have over 60 hours on my amps after installing the GAIA IIs.Please refer my previous post, three up (5/18 10:43am), for context.Due to the time involved in powering down, removing the tubes and cables, moving the amps, and installing the GAI... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@mac48025 +1 on your statement:The SE’s have motivated me to upgrade my system to get the most they have to offer.I would not be where I am system enjoyment wise without the DIs and SEs over the past two years. Thanks for your help and guidance al... 
Audience Au24se vs Au24sx cables
@calgarian5355   Upgrade to the SX, if you are staying with Audience. Tellurium is well reviewed. I do not have personal experience with their products. 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
@rhern213 You can utilize something along the lines of Iogear’s or TP-Link’s WiFi Ethernet adaptors (if your component has a LAN Port). This is a basic approach to meet your need for being able to run wireless to a component. These are small facto... 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
Are you saying you would (prefer) like to have a WiFi receiver in the ’all-in-one’ unit? 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
My one other caveat is I need it to have wifi, I don’t have ethernet where my equipment is.There are a number of ways to get "Ethernet" where you equipment is. This isn't an either / or choice. 
Rockport Avior 2 vs Wilson Sasha DAW
I’ve listened to the Rockport Cygnus twice in a home setting. I imagine any of the Rockports will be able to fill / pressurize your room to your satisfaction. I personally do not see a need for subs (for augmentation) but that, of course, is a per... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Jay Luong of Audio Bacon has posted updates (including I2S) to his Terminator review, therefore, I am reposting the link.A really strong comparative review vs. some other terrific DACs.https://audiobacon.net/2019/02/28/denafrips-terminator-review/ 
What are you streaming tonight?
+1 re. 'Finding Gabriel' 
Trouble joining "Insider"?
They will still impeach, regardless. : ) 
Whats playing on your system today?
Hawniyaz -- Kayhan Kalhor (kamancheh “spike fiddle”), Aynur Doğan (vocals), Cemîl Qoçgirî (tenbûr lute) and Salman Gambarov (jazz piano). Traditional Kurdish with classical, jazz, folk elements.Short review and video courtesy The Guardian:   https... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Assume Crash Position -- Konono No. 1  (Afro-pop; "interesting" instruments, to say the least...link if you would like to know more about the group)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konono_N%C2%BA1 
What are important features in a listening chair
Satellite dishes need to be larger for weaker signalsDesert Rat Ears offer ample evidence. Audiophile tweaks at the genetic level. : )However, how one avoids the predatory strikes of a sidewinder rattlesnake, while in one's comfy listening chair h... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Traces of You -- Anoushka Shankar  
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
Cube Audio's website (regarding the F10 Neo driver in the Nenuphar):"Cones and whizzers"    "Once we had the motor ready and capable to control heavier moving cones and suspensions mass, it was time to do the cones. Plenty of experience for experi...