fthompson251

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What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal?
I have a phone app and an old Radio Shack Db meter. The Radio Shack seems to register higher. I usually land somewhere around 80dB +/- 5 Db. like @mulveling stated there is a point where the music comes alive. Sometimes that is more like 85 Db for... 
New vs uses in your current setup
100% new except cables, most of them were bought used. Not all, but most.  
Looking to Develop A Short List of Amplifier Candidates For A Pair Of JBL 4367 Speakers
Take a look at the Coda Continuum No 8. Or No 16 if you can afford it. These amps fly under the radar but are very good. Amperage to drive anything with ease.  
Upgrading DC Cables for Linear Power Supply
Depending on what the DC cable powers the absolute best DC cables are made by Revelation Audio Labs. I use one between my HD Plex LPS and Legacy Wavelet II.  
Network Switches
FWIW, I have placed this between my switch and streamer, It did lower the noise floor. I cannot detect any detraction of sound quality, harshness etc. with it installed. Just a lower noise floor IMHO. No SMPS. I use a good power cord on it too. (W... 
Streamer recommendation
If you want to save a bit of money the N150 is about half the cost of the N200.  
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
@wig  I was able to land a 1 meter Furutech DPS 4.1 Power Cord with FI-50 NCF plugs on the used market. Thanks for the advice! The TaiHang won't be here for a few weeks so I can get this thing on to power something  to break it in while I wait. Al... 
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
Thanks @wig . I am working on  both on the used market.  
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
@wig  So the Furutech DPS 4.1 Power Cord with FI-50 NCF (R) Plugs is what you recommend? How is the FI-46 Gold connectors with NCF? Thank you!  
Preamp for Luxman M-10X other than C-10x
I would suggest you look into either an Aric Audio Motherload XL or the new Raven preamp at Spatial Audio. Both stellar performers and under your used budget new.    
Wireworld Platinum Starlight® 10 Twinax and AQ Diamond
Glad to hear you have a winner! I can relate to the FrontRow Reserve quality, I have the Reserve USB cable coming from my Aurender N200. I wish I had a dealer nearby, that would make things easy.  
Why so many AQ Hurricane PC's for sale?
To be clear I was not looking for AQ, just noticed so many. Thanks all!  
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
@wig   To be clear you are talking about the PC feeding your TaiHang right?  
Wireworld Platinum Starlight® 10 Twinax and AQ Diamond
Snake River Audio as well as Revelation Audio Labs make very fine digital cables including ethernet. Worthy of your new DAC.  
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
@toneranger58  I only know what it says on the webpage which is 4-6 weeks. They have acknowledged my order was received. I've bought quite a few things from Alvin before.