jaybe

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Mad Scientist Audio
I was suckered into buying some of their tweaks years ago. They did nothing. I don't see them on their site anymore but after that I won't go back.  
Good USB C Cable
Great feedback, thanks  
Audioquest vs. Blue Circle Power Conditioner Quality
@gdnrbob Thanks for that. Great article. I now recall that I bought a used PS Audio Perfect Wave P3 about five years ago. It was in my system for about a week, then I sold it and went back to the Blue Circle. I don't remember why exactly, but the... 
So I Just Bought a Cassette Deck
@atmasphere  They were not. I believe it was just a clean and check/replace rollers and belts, so it was just the minimum. I'd love to send it for a complete check, but I have no clue what that might cost. Any idea on that? This deck was made fo... 
So I Just Bought a Cassette Deck
Thanks all. It's a Nak Cassette Deck 1 Limited. The only silver deck I’ve ever owned, matches my other stuff. Deck was just serviced by the previous owner, but looking for service provider in case I should have any issues down the road.  
No response from Aurender customer support
Ari from Aurender is responsive to posts on the Aurender thread on Audiophile Style  
DDC Cableing
Thanks all!  
DDC Cableing
Interesting. One poster says the I2S cable is as important as the DDC and is worth spending $850 on one. Another says it doesn’t matter at all, a $10 cable is good. Okay.    
Good USB C Cable
Just ordered an Audioquest Carbon A to C cable. Thanks everyone for pointing out all the options.  
Good USB C Cable
@fuzztone Seeing that now. I had originally checked a dealer who didn't carry any with the C connector. @ghdprentice Yes, that's the plan but this flimsy cable I had didn't inspire confidence, thus looking for another, even if it's just temporary... 
Amp for Sopra No. 1
Amp only  
SR Tuning Discs, Psychoacoustic Bias and Listening Fatigue
This post gives me reading fatigue.  
Fosi V3 Mono Break-In
More money better sound is a thing. Correct. But you need the ears and the means. Some got it some don’t. Nothing snobby about that. Whatever makes you happy.  
Are Metal Speaker Grilles an Issue?
Every grille is an issue. It’s a physical object directly in front of the driver.   @mapman Yet every ATC user (including me) and dealer recommends keeping them off.  
Fosi V3 Mono Break-In
Stories of premature failure and reliability on the web. Not to mention the very low current output. That I see the word "Topping" mentioned is all I need to know. Maybe it’s just high-end for the mid-fiers No, I won’t be trying them out to repla...