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Balanced versus single ended
Thank you Snilf, that is what I tried to say!  
Balanced versus single ended
of course I believe it is true that balanced may be better for long runs.  
Balanced versus single ended
Great question.  I had always assumed and read that balanced was 'better'.  When I went full in with Audionet Electronics, I was advised by my very respected friend and Audionet importer Bill at GTT Audio that I should use single ended interconnec... 
Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed?
Hello OP, I have Nucleus+ > Tambaqui > Audionet PreG2 > Audionet Max amps >  YG Hailey 2.2s. Changing my cables from (first cheap cables with silver) to Audience AU 24 SX was a big improvement in fullness and warmth.  Then changing ... 
Amp Search and Upgrade
I came from Parasound Halo amps.  Very nice, but a bit warm and under resolving compared to my replacements, Audionet Max amps.  they are more pricey, but the Audionet Amps (not Max) are also excellent.  I also compared the Parasound JC1+ mono amp... 
streamer Lumin U1 or Aries G2.1
Hello,  So I received my Aries G2.1 and inserted it between my Nucleus and DAC, with ethernet input and usb out to my Tambaqui DAC.  I got very nice cables, KS realization power cord and usb. The rest of my cables are KS Elation.  But, I installed... 
Roon/Bluesound Node - adding new DAC (non Roon-Ready)
Sorry for the underlines   
Roon/Bluesound Node - adding new DAC (non Roon-Ready)
Roon core organizes your streaming services and local music files. Depending on your core computer, it will output digital music over Ethernet, or it may include an onboard DAC and output analogue. typically roon core resides on a computer or ro... 
Your thoughts on my quest for new speakers
Hello jcs01, my experience in speakers has some overlap with yours. I have a long history with B+W N802’s.  I owned two pairs run with Classe and Halo amps.  Then a new life new home provided me the opportunity to rebuild my system.  In fact, I ... 
12AWG speaker wire
Hi OP, In my family room I have runs of 35 and 25 feet. so expensive speaker wires are not practical. I made 4 individual cables using 10 gauge all copper Audtek wire from parts express.  No silver for me!  I soldered on spade connections both... 
2nd systems- who’s got one?
I set out to have a second system in my basement that I was renovating. I thought I’d get new speakers for upstairs, and an integrated amp and a DAC.  Problem is I kept comparing it to upstairs and I had to sound at least as good so I started pla... 
streamer Lumin U1 or Aries G2.1
I have heard unmodded Aries G2.1 and it definitely enhances Nucleus. I am also told modded with different power supply is another step up.  For now, I will see what the Aries can do for me, but I did get upgraded pc and usb cable. Did not think ... 
streamer Lumin U1 or Aries G2.1
I just ordered the Aries G2.1 to go between my Nucleus and Tambaqui!  
Subwoofer Choice Question SVS, Majico, JL Audio, REL
Also I have never had a reliability issue with my ?carbons.  I have not heard god things about JL audio reliability, but have no personal experience. For REL pricing PAV in Chicago was good to me..  
Subwoofer Choice Question SVS, Majico, JL Audio, REL
I am very happy with REL Carbon Special and Carbon Limited subs.  I have a pair of each in my two systems. They are not located inside or right beside my speakers, as I found better blend when placed off to the sides with one angled in more than t...