jl35

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To DAC or not to DAC ?
DAC in Bluesound is way behind rest of system...Freya+ is great for the price, though for me also not as good as your amp and speakers...  
Integrated with Built In Streamer
Cambridge sells refurb Evo 75 for $1750 with warranty and free returns,  list price on new is $2250...  
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
I think the used market has changed immensely, the grey market not as much...some companies now sell demos and refurbs customer direct 
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
I think we are often referring  to the wide availability of used equipment, and the internet availability of authorized dealers selling demo and factory refurbished...all at extreme savings 
Have you moved away from full range to standmount speakers + subs?
there was a thread a few years ago about matching towers with subs, with great input from Duke and Ralph K...I ended up with that setup, and with gracious help from Duke setup was surprisingly easy and effective... 
Blue Lights
True, I have to put on my glasses and get real close to see if my Ares II is turned on... 
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
if I'm a serious buyer I have no issues with appointment only...I do miss wandering around the half dozen nice stores we used to have here, though I have a great one an hour away...too many "customers" know they will never buy new from the dealer,... 
Blue Lights
Denafrips Ares II not blue... 
REMINDER: tighten up your loose screws
Mapleshade has a great page of about 50 Free Upgrades...they've always recommended brass screws, and no, they don't sell them... 
Budget High Current Power Cords
...and used power cords seem to hold their value a long long time 
Have you seen the website: themusicroom.shop
TMR just sent out email warnings to it's customers 
Budget High Current Power Cords
Cerious GE power cords are offered in 3 versions for type of use, but all are priced the same... 
Avalon Acoustics
how long did it take ? 
Budget High Current Power Cords
I like Transparent Audio's lower cost cords (as well as speaker cables and interconnects)... low priced and often overlooked because of the company's very expensive offerings... 
Discovery Cable still in business?
they sell stuff direct on Ebay...their ebay name is " wires " ...