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Vintage vs New
There are so many wonderful sounding and beautiful pieces of vintage equipment, it's really a great way to revitalize your hobby. One of the things we've discovered at Deer Creek Audio is that putting Dirac Live room correction in the mix with h... 
any suggestions on what to replace Bluesound Node 2i with
At Deer Creek Audio, we think a lot about the importance of simplifying the digital transmission path. In this case of evaluating streamers, we recommend a solution that includes Dirac LIve room correction. This really simplifies the layout and ... 
What is a good base for speakers
This video will give you an idea of why Deer Creek Audio Steel Stands cost a bit more:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkafYmxhmTY  
If a speaker stand is mass-loading, how much does it matter what they're made of?
This video will give you an idea of why Deer Creek  Audio Steel Stands cost a bit more:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkafYmxhmTY 
Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?
If cables have been in place for a long time oxidation or other bi-metal effects can cause resistance and/or other reactance which is audible and usually not desirable.Simply de-mating and mating the connectors often makes an audible difference. 
Set-up with two subs and an integrated amp
I would use a miniDSP SHD as the system front end and then use your Line Magnetics LM-508ia as a power amp. This will give you 100% control of crossovers, time delays, levels, room correction, etc.......  Dirac Live 2 correction puts the topping o... 
old high end preamps..
Modern system devices like the miniDSP SHD may be positioned to disrupt the traditional pre-amplifier market. The SHD combines a set of analog and digital inputs, with the Analog Devices SHARC implementing Dirac Live 2 projects directly into the e... 
Non Analytical Sounding DAC Upgrade- Budget $1,500 or less
The SHD competes with the best DACs plus it has:Dirac Live® Digital Room CorrectionProcessor: 32-bit floating-point 450 MHz Analog Devices SHARC DSPDAC Chipset AKM AK4490EQ Dirac Live plus the AK4490EQ DAC will be like removing coke bottle lenses...