jc4659

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Phono Preamp upgrade
+1 @millercarbon  I was going to chime in but you beat me to it.  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
@sns  I was using an Uptone Audio IsoRegen with my Ayre Codex so that's why I asked. I'd prefer not to use add-on devices if they can be avoided but the IsoRegen made a significant and audible improvement.  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
@melm  Thanks!  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
Anyone using a Curious usb cable with this dac? Is the usb cable that comes with it any good or would I need to find a better one? Lastly, does this dac benefit from a reclocker or is this superfluous?  Getting ready to pull the trigger...  
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
Let's not forget that the zig zag path to audio nirvana is often times due to limited funds resulting in sideways moves. How many of us wish we could have had the quality of equipment we own now 30 years ago. For me it would have taken a much la... 
Kyrocera Home Audio
I still own the A-710 integrated amplifier which I bought in the early 80's.  I use it sparingly in a secondary system and it looks and works great!  
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
Beatles Zepelin Floyd  
what is everybody listening to right now
@subaruguru Looking back I have noticed that you mention the Burns Sisters in several posts. They were far and away my favorite band in Ithaca in the early 80's.  I'd always go hear them at the Salty Dog down by the lake.  I had a crush on Annie, ... 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
WNEW Alison Steele, the Nightbird.  "Come fly with me"WPLJ 
Zavfino
I am also a very satisfied customer thanks to @lalitk pointing me in their direction. I use the Fusion interconnects which are excellent in my system.  Raymond at Zavfino was great to work with while I auditioned cables.  The Fusion interconnects ... 
who makes your fav cable loom in 2021?
+1 @blindjim Their Fusion interconnects are a great value! 
Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to?
I am currently using both inputs to the Codex, the USB and optical. It would be good to have multiple inputs and not just USB. 
Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to?
@gdnrbob was it a sonic upgrade? Can you describe what the improvements were? 
why do people think the LINN LP 12 is so superior to the Thorens (say 165 super)
Why don't you do a shoot out and settle it? You may find that they sound different with some preferring the Thorens and some the Linn. 
Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to?
Thanks for the responses so far. I should add that I am running my MacBook Pro via a Curious USB cable to an Uptone IsoRegen reclocker using the Uptone LPS-1 power supply and then into the Codex.  I found it to give the Codex a smoother, cleaner, ...