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dinov

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Add a Linear power supply or iFi SPDIF Purifier2?
+1 @audioman58. Although I do not use the Sonore, I use the same principle in breaking the Ethernet connection with fiber using a tx and rcvr just before the streamer. This has probably been one of the biggest noticeable upgrade tweaks I’ve ever d... 
Help optimizing my streaming setup
Fiber optic cable just before the streamer. Use a tx and rcvr box then a good Ethernet to the streamer. This will effectively take all the noise out of the Ethernet connection from the router. An amazingly cheap upgrade that is very incredibly eff... 
Too much power?
Most people don’t realize that they probably use only 5 watts during normal listening levels. However, having the reserve power for transients is very important and adds greatly to the performance of your system, That being said, higher wattage am... 
What is your opinion of single driver speakers
I have Concentric drivers in my Tannoys and they are remarkable. The sound is from a single point source which producing amazing soundstage.  
Reterminating Audioquest Hurricane HC
Use an adapter. Voodoo make them.   
Where does "MidFi" differ from "HiFi" or "LOFI"?
@kota1 I understand the question and concept and I wasn’t criticizing in any way, just my opinion that I think it’s either hifi or it’s not. Sorry if I wasn’t clear.  
Where does "MidFi" differ from "HiFi" or "LOFI"?
I really hate the term “midfi” it’s so hard to determine what that is. There’s so many price points for audio gear and levels of performance. Also price is also not commensurate with performance in many cases. In my opinion it’s either hifi, or no... 
McIntosh MC1.25KW vs Luxman M-10X
+1 @stereo5  Couldn’t have said it more eloquently myself.  
When were the best tube amps made?
McIntosh MC 30s. Ethereal sounding! Like nothing else.   
Streamer/CD ripper
They sound different! A ripped cd can sound amazing depending on your system. I agree with some posters advocating a separate ripper via a computer with dbamp. A nas and separate streamer can make or break the end result! With that said, I don’t t... 
McIntosh Announces Mc451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier
I think it’s a brilliant idea if it sounds good! I would love to hear one.   
Vinyl record cleaning
I don’t think so…….  
If there was only ONE album/cd/release you can listen to, over and over.............
This is l almost impossible to answer. I’d like to see if all our choices are the same a year from now. For some, probably. For many I don’t think so. Any takers on this? My albums right now are either the Moody Blues Days of Future Past, or Stee... 
Stereophile Scamming Subscribers?
I got mine in the mail and went to the website to renew. The only difference was that the website had a three year renewal option and the mail out only had  a one and two year option. The prices were the same. Seemed ok to me.    
Streamers and their Fuses
Audio Magic for sure! Have one in my McIntosh c2300 preamp fantastic, as for a streamer? Not sure, but open to the idea.