jerseytrain

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Why are Ayon tube amps not mentioned very often?
Agree, I have the Ayon Triton III and love the option to use it as a power amp or integrated. Rock solid and sounds great.  I think not more popular because there's only customer service in Arizona and the perception of high cost that keeps people... 
Distortion using Node 2i as streamer with Denafrips Pontus Dac
I had an issue for over a year with the Pontus and Node 2i combo.  No issues with distortion, but I had frequent dropouts and skipping issues that I voiced here:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/denafrips-dac-owner-impressions-feedback-gene... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Alvin is well aware that there are issues with connections to Tidal and Quboz via the Blusound Node 2i. I bought a Pontus dac with the new DSP board from Alvin and Vinshine Audio in October 2019 and have been messaging him monthly about firmwar... 
Best $40 I've spent...maybe ever
Crazy, I did the exact same thing a couple days ago using the red and yellow DeoxiT bottles.  Took 4 hours.  Cleaned my xlr, rca, power cords, hdmi cables, ethernet cables, preamp and power tube pins, linear power supply cables, IECs for power con... 
Types of speakers to create nightclub style sound?
Go to the websites for some of the clubs in your area that are the size of your space, and see if they have the tech specs listed. You can even request this information from wedding, party rental spaces, etc.Clubs provide this information for tour... 
Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i
I use a Wireworld Electra Mini C7 with the Node ~ good results. But I would first try a VooDoo C7 adapter with your existing power cords. 
Most annoying song, period.
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Just received the Pontus from Vinshine yesterday.  Can you recommend any power cords that pair well with Denafrips?   
My “Dream” system needs a preamp
Have had Don Sachs preamp since May and it is amazing.  Well worth the build time wait. 
Sub to complement KEF LS50s: SVS vs. Rythmik
You could try two Gallo Acoustics TR-3D subwoofers like I do with the LS50s (I actually have the older versions). Also live in a NYC apartment about the same size, and they fill the room for music and movies. They have a small footprint and aesthe... 
Reasonable high end interconnects: without breaking the bank
Supra Sword or Supra EFF cables 
Your favourite music movie?
Streets of Fire