david_ten

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Ethernet Cable
@illuminator   Thanks!  Fuller and involving...can't beat that! Great to hear the Wireworld Starlight CAT8 is delivering what you prefer in your system. 
Ethernet Cable
@illuminator That’s good to know. Many are super pleased with the Wireworld. It’s one I need to try out. What was different between the two cables and where did the Wireworld stand out and the Supras fall short, for you? Thank you. 
Corelli - really????
For those not familiar with the Akiko Corelli: It’s a passive conditioner and is not directly in the path of the current flow. 
Corelli - really????
@louisl   +1I've had the Corelli in system for sometime now and can second your findings. I find that it very much responds to power cords.The largest impact was when I went from the wall outlet (shared with the power distribution/supply) to direc... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@mswobo would like to audition the Double Impacts.He is in Central IL and also visits Chicago.Does someone know of a DI owner local to him who may be open to having him over? 
New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions
Being (somewhat of) a headphone guy, I like the Dot Guru site and their reviews, etc. I wish the reviewer had also used at least two other headphones (The Ether Cs are closed) with at least one being Open.And I wish he had used an additional headp... 
New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions
FYI. Review posted:http://headphone.guru/schiit-yggdrasil-analog-2-multibit-dac-bit-perfect/ 
Two Type of sound and listener preference are there more?
@lwal22  Beautifully represented. And a really important distinction."an expression of...and a communication of that perception"....Finally understanding that, for me, it is a photograph I’m creating, not a record of what was in front of me at the... 
where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system
Just noticed you have two threads on the same topic. Perhaps you can delete one? 
where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system
Work on the power side of the equation: wall, distribution/conditioning and especially power cables. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
@mattnshilp   Thanks for sharing your findings. Very informative and good to know your specific results/outcomes. 
Anyone tried a Mark Levinson 585 integrated amp with Focal Sopra No. 1s or Sopra No. 2s
@kalali  Can you expand on what you mean? I'm considering integrated amps and your thoughts might be helpful. Specifically, the 'as good as it gets' part. Thanks.the ML-585 is probably as good as it gets when it comes to integrated amps. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@bube Looking forward to hearing about your findings from the early demo of the full DENAFRIPS DAC line prior to Axpona.Vinh, by the way, I have your Danacables Lazuli Reference leash for my Focal Utopias. A fabulous pairing for the Focal Headphon... 
DENAFRIPS Terminator and Schiit Yggdrasil Evaluation and Comparison
@cjlover   @gdhal  @zoophaugus   Thank you for your kind words!  Also nice to hear that you liked reading it and that it may have been helpful. As stated upfront in the comparison, I have the A board in the Yggy. I cannot imagine Mike and Jason im... 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
My USB comparison is ’published’ here:https://usbcablecomparison.blogspot.com/It’s an easier and hopefully more coherent read as one full / complete write-up (versus the multiple posts above).I will be evaluating another USB Cable compared to my p...