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Power Cable DIY - Please advise
In all fairness, battery power sources do indeed address many of the issues with the dirty power coming in via the AC line. They have been tried with great success on a number of noise-sensitive, non-current-hungry components. Problem is that the ... 
Just wondering...
"I would rather buy used a 5 year old DAC possessing a robust power supply and excellent analog output stage than a new DAC at the same price point."Perfectly stated. Best to you mesch,Dave 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
The point is that WE DON"T CARE WHAT YOU THINK!!Is that simple enough for you, Ethan?Dave 
Power Cable DIY - Please advise
"It's not about loss of money. The damage comes afterwards, when drives you to wrong direction for your next component, when trying to tailor all this mess for an acceptable meaning."That is the most intelligent comment regarding this topic I have... 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/consider.html  
Room treatment-I was afraid of this
toolbox,Click on his name in blue at the top of his post above. Click on details. Click on the pic of his system.Very nice system and room dentdog. Congrats.Dave 
Just wondering...
Great post, bigkidz. Best wishes for success in your business.Dave 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
"As for "Are all those people deluded?" the answer is a resounding yes!"Reminds me of a certain presidential candidate calling the heartland of America, "Deplorables". May you and your new business befall the same fate, Ethan. Go pet your cat and ... 
Just wondering...
Hi kalali,If the question is, "Is an ultra-expensive DAC a good investment considering the rapid advancements in digital technology?" The answer, even among those wealthy enough to afford them, would be a firm "NO" if they continually chase the la... 
Just wondering...
mb1audio02,Exactly, to the (one) word, what I intended to reply. kalali,Why would a DAC be any different than amps, preamps, etc.? Do you think that a DAC only has a D-to-A chip inside of it? The quality of power supply, power filtering, power reg... 
Audio improvement for OPPO 205
lucidear,That is the DAC for the 203. Are you sure that it is the one to be offered in the 205?I hope that the 203 is not a preview of the 205 to come (video-centric).Best to you,Dave 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
Wait and you will see agear.Dave 
Audio improvement for OPPO 205
T opO fT heL ineBest to you Randy,Dave 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
Geoffkait: "I’m not terribly surprised to see Agear welcome Ethan Winer with open arms."A definite turn for the worse. 
Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile.
I am happy that things are going well for you my friend.Merry Christmas,Dave