jacobsdad2000

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Higher-End Class A/B vs. Class A Integrateds
Sad to say live and learn. Some really nice Simaudio gear on USAM and TMR right now, trade that kinki and be done.   
Will audio gear be ok in unheated house
They will be fine. Much to do about nothing. My speakers in my tractor barn out back (South Dakota) look and operate just fine, freezing temps in winter and lovely Black Hills summers. Like tbick I have had the same speakers in the barn for years.... 
Isolation platforms
Sounds like someone needs better sources and amplification. 🙄   Unlike wires and cable where many say they hear no difference [myself included]   
Update on good Ethernet switch
China where it is made.   
Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ
@tonywinga that is factual. He is an angry lil fella too.   
Revisiting Chinese Knockoff Cables
Harsh🙄  
Why "bookshelf" sspeakers?
I prefer 2 way stand mounts period. Sonner, Sf, RF, Martin Oscars, F&R....  
Denver used market?
Sorry for your loss.   
Roon vs OS and Native Players - Impact on SQ?
OP you can use Roon with Innuos. I found the sound quality very flat in the Roon environment and having a very revealing DAC and being on a fiber network It was very evident the lack of quality in the Roon ecosystem. I can only think of another UI... 
Roon vs OS and Native Players - Impact on SQ?
I am 100% Innuos, have the Zenith MKIII and use the Sense application. Left Roon in the rearview after making the switch to the Innuos ecosystem. Kept the Roon server and ecosystem in a second system and still it was the weak link in that system. ... 
Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ
Oh boy. If it sounds good to you, who is to argue, that is the reality you live. Keep doing what you are doing, naysayers be damned.   
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
I have been fortunate to have 3 dealers I do business with. One in Nashville, one in Denver, and one in Louisiana that send me components to audition in my listening environment.  I live out in the country in South Dakota.  I also found the post ... 
*DAC
@navyachts OCC Cable manufacturers. DH Labs, Zavfino, Wire World, Neotech, and of course you could save a ton of $$$ and go the DIY route.   
What area or country do you live in ?
Rapid City SD.   
2024 Audio System Wish List
I am in the same boat as @doyle3433 and I am leaning towards small tweaks and room treatments. Thinking about a set of these under my TT or Server.  https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb80e8-stack-audio-auva-eq-x-4-choice-of-csa-insert-tweaks ...