jacobsdad2000
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| DAC USB Hum Op also may want to look at the quality of the USB Cable being used. I have has great results with DH Labs as well as Supra Excalibur USB cables. Supra is a bit less expensive and would look into them. https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/compute... | |
| DAC USB Hum @erik_squires I am a firm believer in EverStar Galvanic Isolators for LAN and they do work! I appreciate your contributions. | |
| DAC USB Hum Some DACs do have galvanic isolation but they are at the higher end of the scale. One company is making DAC’s from Panzerholz and other wood with inertial filters. I also use a USB isolator by Wyred 4 Sound. Just for extra protection. https://www... | |
| Flat copper speaker cables @jetter I can not believe how inexpensive these cables are. | |
| Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others? We can tell the musicians here. | |
| Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others? Bill Evans. | |
| Which is better, a fussy speaker or a versatile one? I would prefer a more versatile product. One the works well in my current environment and will accommodate any changes in the chain. I also prefer smaller listening rooms. | |
| Can you touch the tubes? White Punks On Dope. Love the Tubes. | |
| PS audio or Moon Several for sale here, not a PS fan so I would look at Moon: https://www.audiogon.com/listings?q=simaudio | |
| Are cable “upgrades” just as likely to make your system sound worse? Gave up? | |
| What To Do? OP have a friend ( if you have a friend that is big and fit even better) call and make an appointment to meet this guy under the pretense he has an amplifier that needs repair. Drive out with this friend and jump out of the car and get you propert... | |
| Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!! Keeping what we have but I want to give Magnapan and open baffles a whirl maybe even a open baffle kit. | |
| Need help picking a new DAC Give the Merason Frerot a whirl, call Constantine he will send you one to demo in your system. https://www.atelier13-usa.com/merason-frerot-dac Swiss goodness. Oh and get some KT170s for your X200 worth every penny. | |
| Audiophilia: Is it the pursuit of audio excellence or just a desire to tinker. @erik_squires I welcome your comments and opinions, and agree wholeheartedly that getting ones hands dirty is good, good for the audio soul. | |
| Audiophilia: Is it the pursuit of audio excellence or just a desire to tinker. @stuartk thanks. |