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Which power cords have high resolutions and separation??
@hilroy48  I am in the process of scooping up Wireworld Silver Electra 7's for my front end components. I just found another one today and am hoping to finish that transaction. I have another one arriving today, a 2M for my DAC. I have an E7 on my... 
Where to place your best switch?
@audphile1 The Rubicon has stopped production due to supply chain issues. Thank you. Since I have the LHY sw-5 already coming from Alvin Chee - I will place it at the end of the long cat 8 run, then use a HQ .5 m silver wire ethernet cable to Eno... 
Where to place your best switch?
Well I ordered a 1/2 meter silver ethernet cable to place between the switch and the Eno's filter, so I will put the best switch next to the system and give that a go.  
Silversmith Fidelium
I have owned a pair for about 8 months and I really like them as well. Between my VAC tube amp and Goldenear Triton 1.r speakers.  
Has anyone compared the Dinafrips Terminator II to the Terminator +?
Steve Huff now has a review of the Terminator Plus 12th.  
Wireworld Electra 7
@jafant @ryder   Today I scored a 2 M Silver Electra 7 for my DAC at 50% MSRP! The Electra 7 is currently on my DDC unit. It  (SE7) should be here sometime next week. Thanks for the feedback, I've been searching for one ever since you two reported... 
Where should I go from here with my digital front end?
The Eno filter made a big difference in my system. (Router>.5 ft Cat 8> switch > 30 ft Cat 8 > ENO > Streamer)  
4 ohm tap vs 8 ohm tap
FWIW I tried the 4 OHM taps on my setup and although my speakers are rated as "8 ohm compatible" and are more like 4 ohm nominal. I felt they were a bit constrained on the 4 ohm tap and soundstage shrunk a bit. That surprised me.    
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
I’ll stick with this vintage beauty I’ve owned for 25 years. It’s going back to VAC for the MkIII S update in January 2023. It’s has worked flawlessly all these years.  
Which power cords have high resolutions and separation??
@timetraveler66 I just don’t understand the purpose of your argument. Since the discussion encoumpases participants that choose to spend their money making improvements that they have found to be beneficial to them. Why is it so important for yo... 
Has anyone compared the Dinafrips Terminator II to the Terminator +?
@lak How do I contact him? (I found his reviews on line and THAT helped.) I guess it is just a matter of is the $2500 worth that small step in refinement, that is ups to me to decide. The Terminator II is no slouch.  
What are the big attractions at Capital Audiofest coming up this Friday?
Go to the VAC/Von Schweikert Audio room.  
Has anyone compared the Dinafrips Terminator II to the Terminator +?
@jeffseight   I have a Venus II/Hermes combination.  
Room correction room system vs ears….
I have not used it yet, but I have a Mini DSP Studio SHD which is a DSP unit using Dirac Live, it is placed between digital front ends and the DAC. I have already got a large amount of room treatments and bass absorbers I made myself in the room. ... 
What is the forums opinion of SVS subs?
If you are considering the SVS line another brand that gets little attention but are as good or better than SVS is Arendal Sound for the same money. The 1723 series subs are very good.