jdub39

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Which interconnect cable to upgrade first
Going against the grain here but I find better cables from preamp to amp the critical link therefore deserving your best IC's there! Nice on the JC2 can't wait to get mine to mate with my JC5  
Morrow Audio Cables Feedback
^^^! I'm running MA 4 xlr's from my Gustard dac A18 Wonderful tonal balance!  
Cat 5 - 6 -7 or 8
I have dbillion cat8  at the in coming signal from modem to router and PC . In comparison vs that of Cat 6 flat unshielded to my gear the Cat 6 booted up faster even though the Cat 8 has the highest overall speed (up to 40g tested) but pixelated a... 
Need your recommendation on a 5 or 7 channel amp
Saying Parasound is rolled off may be system dependent, I've been using the Halo series on my mains in my combined setup for years. They have air , nuance and gut wherenching current in reserves ,which goes hand in hand for the dynamic peaks Homet... 
Help Please:Upgrade Coax cable between Node 2i and Chord Qutest..?
I'm using a 1.5M of the DH labs 750 and find it to be the best sounding coax I've heard to date, do to it's seemingly  complete lack of jitter. I used an Illuminations D60 back in the days but so much has changed in the digital world since then an... 
Ayre KX-5 preamp with V-3 amp
@dbphd Solid advise! I hope you enjoy setting up your new system and get back to enjoying sweet music!Thanks 
Ayre KX-5 preamp with V-3 amp
@dbphd  I'm still loosely keeping an preamp to possibly mate to my JC5 amp , The KX 5 has always been on my wish list but would better synergy come from the JC2 ? I'll be integrating this into an existing home theater setup. 
Ethernet Cables
DbillionDa cat 8 is a flat out fast ,reliable consistent top speeds cable that sounds phenomenal. 
Considering adding a dedicated 2 channel preamp in setup?
Think something like the Hint 6 would be the best option with subs, I plan just a 2/ch preamp  (w/HT bypass) option as I run my mains fullrange. For when I do use 2/ch playback with my subs I plan to still let the Marantz 8805 handle that as I lik... 
Considering adding a dedicated 2 channel preamp in setup?
@todd1010Most don’t believe that’s possible and someone will think that it’s Marantz "house sound " of yesteryear but that’s far from the case! It has some serious transparent to source 2/ch chops. The only way to know if how much better is to be ... 
Considering adding a dedicated 2 channel preamp in setup?
@soix Planning on it next year! 
Considering adding a dedicated 2 channel preamp in setup?
I'm using the 8805 and a Jc5 and will curios as to what you find. The 8805 is just fine with 2/ch and find it hard to fault. I added the Jc5 (from an Halo A21) and a Gustard dac A18 last October and that really kicked things up a few notches. I'm ... 
Combining home theater with two channel
@dbphd That is one impressive setup and the perfect way to have the best of both worlds. Sounds to me the Ayre and the JC1's are a good match? I'm still largely undecided when I add a 2/ch preamp, if I remember correctly didn't you once use the Jc2? 
Combining home theater with two channel
@dbphd The JC5 is a stereo amp , its in essence the stereo version of the JC 1 mono blocks .  
Combining home theater with two channel
@dbphd  The JC5 has John Curl's signature on the front front face plate.