david_ten

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Who is ditching their shiny disc spinners?
@chayro   Would you say the same regarding the pursuit of analog? I. E. "It's something else to do to keep busy"? the whole streaming thing seems like a hobby unto itself. Servers, streamers, endpoints, switches. I think if that’s what you like, h... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Terry Callier  ---  What Color Is Love  (labelled Soul, yet so much more) 
Whats playing on your system today?
@lalitk   Great album and recording. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Anouar Brahem  ---  The Astounding Eyes of Rita  (Jazz / International) 
Network Switches
@treebeard1   Yes, the satellite will have at least one, usually more LAN ports.If you go with this approach, consider brands/models which have larger "open" space access for the LAN and DC power cables. It will allow for easier cable connections,... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Hafez Modirzadeh  ---  Facets  (Jazz)Details here: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/hafez-modirzadeh-facets 
Network Switches
@treebeard1I have, in the past, used Sonore and Uptone products in my chain. Though I am using a linear power supply on my Modem and Router, I cannot answer your question definitively "with the EtherRegen downstream" since I do not have one in my ... 
Network Switches
@thyname I believe treebeard is referring to a LPS for his modem and router. 
Network Switches
@treebeard1  Can you describe your chain from the modem on? Thanks. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Denafrips Terminator II review by The Computer Audiophile / Audiophile Style:https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/denafrips-terminator-ii-review-and-comparison-r1036/ 
Network Switches
@lalitk Congratulations on acquiring the "Telegärtner M12 Switch Gold"Looking forward to your feedback and results once you have had a chance to fully evaluate it.For folks who may not be aware of this unit, here are impressions / reviews from Mar... 
Any idea which headphones I’d like?
Since you have a healthy budget and are juggling #dadlife (I fully relate)...Consider Abyss. Their flagship AB-1266 Phi TC which starts at ~5K. I’d say the one thing I’ve always really liked is a large soundstage.  I prefer a warmer midrange, with... 
Any idea which headphones I’d like?
As with speakers, the headphone and amp pairing is critical. As much as folks will try to help, choose a starting point (headphone amp + headphones) and figure it out for yourself.Attend a can jam if possible.I personally find "professional" revie... 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@khragon No harm in trying since you already have them.My reason for not recommending the GAIA footers is because of the soft rubber base...which will bend and result in only a portion of the GAIA to be in contact with the floor due to the design ... 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@khragon  I replaced the rear rubber feet with edenSound regular brass hemispikes. These are NOT threaded (they have a flat surface). I used double sided adhesive discs.I don't recommend using isoAcoustic GAIA for the front since it's important to...