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Mccormack DAC1 vs today’s dacs
Oddly, I am going to be selling mine soon.But, in any case, you can have it upgraded at SMc Audio for a reasonable price.If not, then I would say it is a pretty good DAC for the money despite its' age.B 
RCA to XLR? Do I need to do this?
I would PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere), and get his take on this.He knows this stuff inside and out.Bob 
Qobuz Coming to America Soon!
Me too.I hate this waiting game. Primephonic is also dragging its' heels.B 
Vandersteen Treo CT, Pair of Sub threes and Lyngdorf TDAI 3400
I didn't know Belles was in NY state, until I just googled it.I know Johnny says they work well with Vandersteen's. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
@twoleftears ,When I saw PC, I thought Power Cord. It took a minute to register...In my opinion, the nicest recording of the Schumann A minor (PC), is Martha Agerich and Rostropovich. It isn't available on CD, so I bought an LP and will have it di... 
Any good right angle power cables?
I had the same problem recently. I contacted AQ,( I bought some of their Thunder PC's, and boy are they stiff), they said if the right angle connector is just hard wired, then there should be no sound degradation. ( I also asked why they don't off... 
Turning off tube preamp first sends solid state amp into protection?
I think wolf garcia's method is best.I own an Atmasphere preamp and use it with Ayre MX-R amps.I turn on the preamp first and wait for the DC offset light to go off before I turn on the amps. Luckily, Ayre has a DC sensor that will trigger the amp... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I just discovered a pianist named Roland Batik on Spotify.Wow, he is pretty talented, both Classical and Jazz.Bob 
Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w
Those Sub 3's have me drooling. @tomic601 ,I doubt they will get you evicted, but just provide that bit of oompf that the Treo's can't deliver due to size. Even my 2wq's are not producing notes that would consider offensive to other dwellers- And,... 
Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w
@jwmorris ,No problem. I am glad you have found your solution. I am particularly impressed by your ability to make your own crossover.Please do post some images of it.Bob 
Streaming DAC
Bluesound would be my first choice. I think they will be adding Alexa with the newer models.B 
no audio with applications when in game
What was the problem, now that you have piqued my interest?GB 
Best wood under audio components?
@glow worm,That is a very interesting way to go. Who woulda thunk it?I got to try it, as well as using them to cook my steak.B 
no audio with applications when in game
You need to post this on a computer forum. Your problem seems to be more of a sound card issue.B 
Mccormack DNA-225 platinum
@mz, Well, anything that mitigates vibration and other outside influences will certainly help with making more coherent sound reproduction.Stillpoints, solid maple shelving, or Ayre blocks are known to help with this.An inexpensive place to try so...