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Ditch your USB cable for Toslink? Might surprise you!
After trying the lifatec and a number of other favorably reviewed toslink cables, I found that the Requisite Audio Silver/Copper coaxial RCA sounded far more lifelike than toslink with my Gustard U18 DCC.  
What headphone and amplifier for classical enthusiast
Since I was forced to move to headphone listening, I have tried numerous headphones and amps none of which I enjoyed all that much with classical music until I found: SparkoS Labs Gemini with vintage 12BH7 tube (mine is a Tung Sol 12BH7A black pl... 
12BH7 Nos
Compared to Telefunken E88CC and Telefunken 801S, I prefer this with my SparkoS Gemini amp: Tung-Sol 12BH7A NOS Black Plate    
Do I really Need a Digital to Digital Converter?
When the usb input stopped working on my dac and I learned that the amazon seller that I purchased from was in China and would not help me with a repair, I discovered goldensound's write-up on using a DDC. I had a Bryston DDC and hooked it up to m... 
what is it in audio that you dislike most?
The supercilious bloviating in audio forums such as this one. 
Opinions and recommendations on active loudspeakers
I have tried using several active speakers in my home rig but they were all musically unsatisfying to me and I found, when I downsized that I much prefer pricey mini monitors used with top tier subs and just live with having to provide space for a... 
New Gallo Strata's sound like tin-cans: break-in time problem?
Strada 2 speakers really tickle my fancy with the Gallo Floor Stands and a pair of the Gallo TR-3d subs but it took a great deal of time and effort to work out the best placement for the Strada 2's and the subs before everything "clicked". I can u...