gillsysb

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My Ifi Zen Stream Review: 3D Soundstage!
New to streaming, and am looking for some tech knowledge. I replaced the Yamaha WXC-50 streamer with the Ifi Zen Stream. I am using the dac in my McIntosh MA5300. The Mac display always shows 44.1 Khz while internet radio shows much higher broadca... 
Balanced XLR cables
 I compared single ended premium cables against $60 balanced cables. I preferred the balanced cables. The difference was subtle, but noticeable. Pre, power, and cd were all "fully balanced".  
New speaker cables recommendations sought
I'm running 16 strand cables from GR Research. They replaced 12 gauge Analysis Plus cable. I am delighted with them. I would buy them again. Assemble them yourself, or purchase assembled, and terminated.  
Don't get it, why anyone would ask others "what sounds best"?
I always read up on others opinions to glean from their experience. It helps to avoid "buyers remorse". Works for me.  
What song have you played the most?
Blues Force by Fourplay. Fourplay music is very well recorded. 
Which budget digital cable ?
I was running a Blue Jeans Cable Belden 1694A which I think is a pretty good budget cable. I use the dac in my Mac MA5300. I jjust bought an Apogee Wyde Eye (1.5 mtr). The Apogee to my ears is a smooth, airy, detailed cable with much better bass i...