jerrybj

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Ethernet connection for best sound quality
@joes44  As noted, there are very many ways to stream. Totally disagree with Yage and the measurement/ASR crew. Both from reading, listening to the opinions of others, and my own experience. My first venture with streaming was with a MacBook Pr... 
New Product RE: Denafrips 12th Anniversary Edition Digital-to-Digital Converter (DDC)
I have a DDC. Has improved the sound noticeably in my system.  
Stack Audio Auva speaker isolators
@facten  My amp is in for repair, so waiting for its return before assessing the effect of the Auva.  
Please recommend decoupling footers for DAC
I know a few who have either the Gustard X26Pro, or the R26. I have the Gustard A22. Many use Black Ravioli Pads or their Big Pads. I noticed the improvement with each purchase.  
Do I really Need a Digital to Digital Converter?
I have an Audio GD DI20HE as my DDC. When I first heard it, there was so much more in my music. Love it when I hear new details in a recording.  
Which Songs Make Good Ringtones?
My wife had "Highway to Hell" for years  
Best EXTERNAL DAC suggestions
Soekris 2541  
Mac Mini As A Streaming Source
Now sorting out an Intel Nuc to run Roon.  
Mac Mini As A Streaming Source
I was running Tidal through Audirvana on my MacBook Pro using USB via a Halide Bridge USB to S/PDIF converter. Had the dilemma of upgrading to a Mac Mini. Instead switched to Qobuz and USB Hard Drive, and bought a (relatively) cheap Project Stre... 
Tip for purchase new power cable
@vthokie83  JB71 is not the only one at fault, all of you that he baits into commenting are equally at fault. Ignore them and it’s no longer fun. I have to disagree with you there. I've been in this game over 45 years, so no newbie. Trolls li... 
Tip for purchase new power cable
I don't laugh at negative people.    My system is sounding superb. How I or others spend their money is none of your business. Those who pass judgement on others really deserve no respect at all.  
Tip for purchase new power cable
JB71 must have slept in. It took him almost 13 hours...  
AES/EBU vs RCA s/pdif into dac, RCA analog out
I'm running AES/EBU from my DDC to my Dac. I like it better than the I2S. More depth.  
Considering a Node2i, what else should I be looking at?
I wonder how @magconpres  got on with the updates on his system.  
Considering a Node2i, what else should I be looking at?
I'm not going to respond to it...