jon2020

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MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote!
No to the power of 1000. 
How does a Transport effect sound?
With the PS Direct Stream player/dac combo I reallly have no more use for these devices.+1, ozzy.With a good transport/dac combo, such devices won't do much to improve SQ. 
How does a Transport effect sound?
In theory at least,  bnc rca should be superior to rca but inferior to aes/ebu.  
How Is MQA Fareing?
https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ca/reviews/mqa-a-review-of-controversies-concerns-and-cautions-r7...A comprehensive, technical and balanced treatise. Kudos all round to the author! 
Oyaide Cables
Good review of the Oyaide 5S Continental usb cable :-https://positive-feedback.com/Issue60/ramblings.htm 
Aurender N100h owners
As a happy owner of an Aurender N100h, I fully agree with @fsonicsmith. Well, his McIntosh rant is quite another thing altogether...... :) 
Shunyata Research's Denali 2000T ???
@bar81,Thanks for sharing your experience with the Denali 6000. They certainly do sound good on their own and I am wondering what you were using before the Denali 6000. For my setup, I just kept everything the same as before with only the Denali o... 
Shunyata Research's Denali 2000T ???
Hi lak,I am sure you are enjoying the Denalis now because they certainly do sound good on their own. My message is more to those who already own a Triton v1/v2 and who may have read reviews extolling the virtues of the Denali over the v1/v2, and l... 
My first post
Welcome ponchit! 
Shunyata Research's Denali 2000T ???
Triton v1 vs Denali 6000TI have had the Triton v1 in my system for several years now and have been considering an upgrade to either the Denali 6000 or the Triton v3. I brought a demo Denali 6000T home this week from my friendly local dealer to fir... 
My rant; we don't know what we don't know
This is a valid rant.There is only one principle to abide by - system synergy is all important.So, listen to the component at home before committing to any purchase. 
Move router far from hifi components?
Wifi is not recommended for hifi. Going usb/ethernet avoids these issues. My router/modem are in another room far away.But as we all know, usb/ethernet have their own issues.  
DAC Regenerator and Reclocking Devices
USB vs spdif (AES/EBU, coax, optical), it depends where the DAC manufacturer chose to focus investment. Some (many?) of the latest DAC builders/sellers seem to be placing their main emphasis on superior USB circuitry. Some have effective galvanic... 
Music Serviers: Wyred 4 Sound MS-2 or Aurender N100H
Hi nycjlee,Yes, the iFi usb 3.0 really does wonders. Link to my post from another thread :-https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/dac-regenerator-and-reclocking-devices 
Naim Core
Hi raindog031,Thanks for sharing your unfortunate experience with the Naim Core. I almost bought it instead of the Aurender N100H but was saved by the dealer who has known me for years with respect to Esoteric products which he also carries. He si...