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Routers/Ethernet Switch
https://whatsbestforum.com/threads/w-router-ultra-low-noise-audio-grade-router.30735/  
Routers/Ethernet Switch
This topic is heavily explored on both audiophilestyle and whatsbestforum.  There are ways to optimize what you have or with limited investment for good improvement.  PM if you wish to discuss further but two links I found helpful are: https://wh... 
My list of seller red flags
When I sell something I no longer will counter offer.  While you can receive multiple offers, to give a counter offer locks up your ad for another buyer for up to 48 hours.  Competitor seller for the same product may place a low ball offer under a... 
2019 300B tubes that are worth the money?
I have use all listed here. Consider the various 300b offered by Kron.  They hit the sweet spot regarding price and value.  Most last to the 200 hr mark and then last years.  Those that fail, and 20% do, are replaced under warranty.   Sometimes ma... 
ZL Technologies Cables from Korea, from the lead designer of Allnic Audio Labs.
Another review came out last week with favorable insight.... http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/allnic_audio_int_sc.htm  
Review: ALLNIC AUDIO L-10,000 OTL/OCL Linestage Preamplifier
I had a vastly different experience than Albert. I went from L5000 DHT to this unit. Out of the box I had a religious moment. Since then the unit has evolved but at the same time my Daedalus Zeus speakers were still undergoing the break in period ... 
Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.
Does anyone here have thoughts on cable cookers to expedite the process of burn in?Different cables bring different qualities and our subjective interpretations are varied as are the systems and environment the cables are placed.  Cables like any ... 
ZL Technologies Cables from Korea, from the lead designer of Allnic Audio Labs.
Purist Cable is very very expensive, more than most systems out there. Even at 50% off which is rare still remains a huge investment beyond most everything except High Fidelity. What limited experience I have with Purist, I respect what they offer... 
ZL Technologies Cables from Korea, from the lead designer of Allnic Audio Labs.
Cable pricing is an entire topic for another thread and is not limited to just cables.  That said, I would say I have invested in the Ultimate Reference Loom by High Fidelity.  I was unimpressed and sold it for at or near what I invested into them... 
ZL Technologies Cables from Korea, from the lead designer of Allnic Audio Labs.
Yes. Kang Su Park designed and started a second company, ZL Technologies in partnership. ZL lineup is the product of cable re-design. David Beetles (Allnic and ZL world wide distributor), who I stay in touch with over the years and share new disco... 
Unbalaned to Balanced
I was in the process of upgrading and testing equipment.Allnic L5000 DHT to Allnic L10,000 OTL/OCL (no capacitor, no transformer)The signal fed a Allnic A6000 300b monoblock with both balanced and unbalanced inputs.  However, the amps are single e... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
CT - I need your phone number. PM me.I just purchased some WireWorld Cat8 cables and a Platinum power cord for my new yet to arrive dac, which is being sent to Matt to play with first.What is being said here mirrors extensive research on Computer ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Fast-reacting qualities of a power supply is not talked about with manufacturers/reviews much less actual published measurements.For those here who use optical interface in their Ethernet network, do you noticed improvement with LPS in your intern... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Steve, do you have an explanation why with Ethernet and data sent in packets and check sum for errors, why jitter exists at all?  Although USB is far worse, why Ethernet requires same careful implementation? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
CT-Been a while since I posted here.  My conclusion regarding Ethernet optical vs. RJ45 copper.  Optical causes magnitude more jitter but removes electrical noise in your network.  A quiet well implemented network with LPS, audiophile design netwo...