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| Flexible power cord for Ayre Codex I am using AQ Thunder Powercords with my Codex.That cord is one of the most unwieldy I have ever found.To tame it, I use a right angle connector at the input.I also use a cradle made for the Codex which did not cost much.I can PM you details.Bob | |
| Cat 5, 5a, 6, 6a, etc Ughh, I got to page 3 and gave up.B | |
| Cat 5, 5a, 6, 6a, etc Thanks Al.I was just wondering if I should upgrade the ethernet cable from my ONT box to my router, and the cable from the router to my Memory Player Mini.That is one long thread, so maybe the answer is in the remaining pages.B | |
| Less Loss Firewall 64x Module I would be interested in opinions, as well.Judging from the prices, I would wait for reviews. And, those USB filters daisy-chained/interconnected like that, make me wonder if one unit would do anything or if used multiply, would start degrading th... | |
| Network cabling for BlueSounds' Node 2i Network server @jea48 ,What are your thoughts regarding Cat 5, 6, 6a?Is it worth it to go to 6a or Cat 7 or 8?I am confounded by the choices when related to audio.ThanksBob | |
| Streaming music- not the end all music solution but one main advantage? @mental ,I own the original Nodes, and when I asked Bluesound, they said it made no difference in sound quality if I used an external DAC.The one big difference between the Node 1/2 and the new 2i is the ability to use the 5ghz wifi band. I did a ... | |
| Zu audio @teleworm,My experience mirrors yours.B | |
| Qobuz on Bluesound in the U.S.? Very good.My Bluesound app seems to have some gliches.Spotify, Deezer and now Quobuz have issues of skipping tracks.Bluesound is trying to find the issue, but it seems to be something beyond their capabilities.Bob | |
| Speaker Cables and Carpet Any way you can go under the floor?I run my interconnects through my basement ceiling to the opposite end of the room.Bob | |
| Recommendation on power amp @OP,I own the original MX-R's (non twenty), and find them to be quite good (paired with Vandy Treo's). I have no experience with KEF Blades, so I can't help you there, but I can't see any problem with using the Ayre with them.Bob | |
| Qobuz on Bluesound in the U.S.? Yes, I am using it as I write.Bob | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? @ozzy ,I believe the CPT 1800 is a power conditioner.The new Deep Core is supposed to be used before the CPT 1800.B | |
| The truth about why modern music is so awful. @bdp24 .He is speaking the King's English.Otherwise, I think another factor to consider is the end of the sonata form of music- which has sustained western culture for over 300 years.B | |
| DAC/Streamer Advice If you just need a DAC, I recommend the Ayre Codex or a Schiit Gungnir or Yggy, as best buys for the money.If you need network connectivity, then Bluesound Nodes would be an inexpensive way to go, plus you can output to the DAC of your choice.The ... | |
| Zu audio I have owned two pair of Zu speakers, The Union, and the Omen Bookshelf.Both were very good for the money. The Union came close to my Vandersteen 3a sigs, but lacked the finesse.Newer models are probably going to provide better sound reproduction,... |