jerrybj

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Value of a premium Ethernet cable
That looks like the HD Plex 300W. I nearly took that route. Are their DC cables okay? When upgrading, I initially went for Ghent Audio Cables. A decent product for reasonable money. https://ghentaudio.com/products/dc-7n16c?VariantsId=11241,11264... 
Value of a premium Ethernet cable
@john_g  You are lucky you get to use a hallway. Jealousy abounds.  
Ethernet connection for best sound quality
@tksteingraber  Certainly similarities in our upgrades. I originally bought the MacBook Pro because it had digital out via Toslink. At the time I used iTunes, eventually upgrading to Audirvana. I'm firmly of the view that many small additions h... 
Power conditioners and power regeneration
@laynes Will do.  
Best USB cable upgrade for around $1000
I have Mad Scientist Black Magic Ultra, upgraded from Mad Scientist Black Magic.  
Power conditioners and power regeneration
Yeh, but some of that magic dust has really improved my system! More to arrive.  
Value of a premium Ethernet cable
Consider changing the long run of ethernet cable to fibre from the Etheregen.  
What new gear have you just bought?
I’ve just bought some Puritan Audio Labs products: PSM 156 Ultimate power cable Ground Master City    
Power conditioners and power regeneration
Having read all the reviews I can, have ordered a Puritan PSM156. Suits all my needs.  
Ethernet connection for best sound quality
Fred is a reinvented George. Thread killer!  
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.