kennyc
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| Power cable from wall socket to power strip I figure the best way is to borrow some high end power cords and compare them with an ordinary power cord. @simna yes, Yes , YES!! The best solution is to try yourself in your own system using your own ears. Only you can determine if the soni... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time @singingg Thanks for sharing. I’m pleasantly surprised to hear that Rendu players are offered an OS upgrade as most components do not, seems like a bonus freebie. Congrats on the upgrade in performance. | |
| What DAC to buy? +1 Denafrips Ares and Enyo +1 the Topping is a sonic bargain Gustard has a few DACs under $1k Slightly above your budget but maybe a used Schiit YGGDRASIL or a used Mytek Brookland. | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time Audiophile switches, ethernet filters, LPS, master clocks, etc can make the sonics "better" fredrik222 …no, they do not. It is physically impossible. It is 100% snake oil. What is this based upon, “your” understanding? If so, are y... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time think you have to buy directional Ethernet cables with $8k “audio” switches with external master clocks for streaming to sound decent, which is 100% false. @fredrik222 I doubt many here would argue against "decent", but in this high-end audio... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time @fredrik222 , why are you in attack mode? Aren't we entitled to spend our money any which way we choose? | |
| 432 EVO @audiotroy - upgradability is good to know @falconquest After the TAS and other reviews, the 432EVO Aeon’s quality seems worth its price and has the possibility to sound uniquely subjectively better. I may have stopped upgrading with my Zenith... | |
| Streamer suggestions with both wireless and wired connections It’s true price does not equal performance, but better parts and additional R&D increase costs that must be passed on to the customer. Moving up a brand’s product line, like Aurender, one would expect better performance. Whether the increased ... | |
| KEF R3 Meta's - too much for my Marantz Model 30? On another forum’s “end game speaker” thread, the ATC40 was often mentioned. I also demoed ATC at an audio show and it sounded great. Contentment is probably the best for our wallets, but if you ever feel the need (curiosity/upgrade) to change ... | |
| Has anyone tried the new Synergistic Research UEF Performance Enhancer - Ethernet Filter? @audioman58 Your enthusiasm is uplifting. The T+A200 has many very positive reviews. @ozzy Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your conclusions. | |
| Ethernet streaming Keeping the components separate usually results in better performance and easier upgrade. However, I purchased the streamer/DAC combo Linn Klimax DSM/2 with the Organik DAC card upgrade because it’s such a sonic bargain that seems to compete with ... | |
| KEF R3 Meta's - too much for my Marantz Model 30? Congratulations. Enjoy | |
| Who has the Sickness, the Phile or the Non-phile? You’re obsessing to make a “distinction” between music sonic quality and equipment like it’s an all or nothing. It’s common to have interest in both in our hobby although not in equal measures. I look at gear as a way to elevate and/or change t... | |
| Does someone’s opinion affect your opinion? @deadhead1000 It could be that your friend is sensitive to high frequencies like some are to metallic tweeters, or conversely your high frequency hearing ability is less sensitive. Some opinions are helpful, like a respected reviewer with much ... | |
| DAC Vibrations? A dealer suggested I put my digital gear on my better HRS rack w isolation shelves and my analog gear on the other. Plus I’m going to use CenterStage footers which seems to move the component’s vibrations into a better state - many very positive ... |