jl35

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DAC for Sonos Connect
I never tried toslink as I already had the coax and the matching Transparent power cord. 
DAC for Sonos Connect
I'm using a Transparent Audio Premium coax, and remain quite happy with the sound. 
Why so underwhelmed by Revel F208 audition???
Make sure to do a bunch of the breaking in at normal listening levels... 
Bookshelf speakers for $500ish
I used the Zensor 1 very close to the wall, with very good results... 
Bookshelf speakers for $500ish
I really like the Dali Zensor 1 in a similar system. Haven't heard the larger Zensor speakers... 
What's with the buyers these days??
When I get that question first hour, I always respond that I'm not ready to lower asking price yet. 
What's with the buyers these days??
While I hate the what's the lowest price question, in reality I usually do have a good idea what the lowest price would be if it doesn't sell in a few weeks...but I often get that question a few hours after the ad is listed... 
DAC for Sonos Connect
Found a good deal on the zdac, and very pleased with results... 
Proper connection for Snell B Minor speakers
You have to use both. Either with two pairs of speaker cables, or one pair plus a jumper. There is much debate about which approach is best. 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
out of curiosity, it took 8.5 seconds to count the listings... 
Why so underwhelmed by Revel F208 audition???
Maybe they are good speakers for their price, but just not the type of sound you like. At that price point there are various compromises... 
Bookshelf Speakers with the decent bass
Topten - $4000 for speakers or for amp and speakers? I believe most $4000 speakers would need something better than the NAD you have. 
Do Pangea PC's really outperform standard PC's
The original and e Audience Chords are also quite good and the prices have come down now that the SE is here 
Where can make power cord be detachable for LS15
Might be best to just trade for the later version. The cap and power supply upgrade was relatively inexpensive, and very worthwhile. 
Where can make power cord be detachable for LS15
The later versions of the LS15 had a detachable power cord, different caps, and an upgraded power supply. I sent mine to ARC and they did all the upgrades but would not make the power cord detachable. That was about 10 years ago.