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聖HIJIRI Users thread
@jafant I don't have Hjiri cables but maybe these individual links will help you with the product line names based upon cable type   https://combak.net/cables/HIJIRI-Nagomi-Power-cords.html https://combak.net/cables/HIJIRI-Interconnect-Cables.h... 
Premium SuperTweeter Cables?
@mulveling - For better cables, maybe check out a company like ZenWave Audio. I am not afflilated with them nor a customer, but Dave’s interconnects and speaker cables get good reviews and feedback on WhatsBestForum. And, I believe ZenWave has a s... 
Time/Process of Hooking up New Equipment
@vinylzone +1. @ghdprentice +1 Unless the unit is delivered in the evening, it’s out of the box , in the rack and hooked up once delivered. Speakers the same thing, up and running , tweaking of position along the way. Whatever the new equipment ... 
Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player.
A number of SCAD/CD player options aside from the Marantz SA10    
Sternklang Cables
@gestalt Thanks Colin  
Sternklang Cables
@willgolf  I also don't want to derail this thread, but have a quick question , which Neodio cable are your comments referring to, the I13 or I50? I purchased their Origine S2 CD player from Colin back in August, best front end digital I've had.  
Rebadging of Streaming Platforms
+1 ghdprentice  - Better quality streamers or CD transports make a significant improvement on SQ , and none sound the same  
This place is getting sloooooooweeeerrr......
maybe it i something with the security settings depending upon websites on your work Lan; running just fine at my cousin's casa where I am this week , and no issues before I left home  
Best DACs under $7,000.00
@gregjacob -  If you read some of the Lampi threads over on WhatsBestForum I'm not sure you can single out a particular sound of Lampi DACs as folks seem to do a lot of tube rolling in them. Not a bad thing , I have tube equipment and do likewise,... 
This place is getting sloooooooweeeerrr......
zero speed  issues with regular access  
Best 12AU7 Type Tubes for a Preamp
@mitch2  - Below is the link to Brent Jessee's website page for 12AU7's he gives impressions of the sound of different NOS 12AU7s which may help you match the tubes with the sound signature you prefer https://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm    
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
+1 ddafoe  
Power Cables - Stock vs. Budget
Audio Art Cable entry level PCs , worth the money  
The MoFi Mess and TAS rolling over for them
@builder3 - Well said!  
Best DACs under $7,000.00
@gregjacob  Link below to a review of the Amber 4; haven't seen a thread on WBF about it   https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0722/LampizatOr_Amber4_Stereo_DAC_Preamplifier_Review.htm