lalitk

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聖HIJIRI Users thread
@jafant  I compared both entry level and top tier 聖HIJIRI Cables in my system and decided to go with top tier.   
Streamers/DACs
@blisshifi Don’t even get me started on overpriced gear, you and I both know why most of our gear overpriced or carry fat markups….LOL!  
Sternklang Cables
@willgolf @lak  Update: I am continued to be impressed by the extremely low mass of the Sternklang cables. I may be more smitten by these cables due to their simple yet very effective approach to rendering music effortlessly and naturally. And th... 
Streamers/DACs
@blisshifi My experience with EtherREGEN was a mix bag as well. It did more harm than good in my system and I end up moving away from it. When it first came out, there weren’t many options to tweak Ethernet so many reported positive feedback. IM... 
A different kind of (inexpensive) Audio accessory.
@frogman  Appreciate you for posting this, I just got mine yesterday. It’s amazing, incredibly bright and easy to use.   
What are you streaming tonight?
Dear Old Stockholm - Scott Hamilton (Qobuz)  
Aurender integrated streamer/DACs
@mhwilliford You’re on a right path. Let’s chat about network optimization once you’re settled with 502 or PS Audio DSD in your system. Good luck and keep us posted!  
聖HIJIRI Users thread
@lak et all, Here is the complete line up, they have two tiers - entry and top tier.  Power Cords: Nagomi - Entry & Takumi “Maestro” - Top There is a limited edition SM2R-L power cord aligned between the two tiers. Interconnect: HCI - Entr... 
First phono stage upgrade
There is no substitute for the ability to audition gear within your system. Let your ears decide what’s sounds best in your budget.  Around $2K, the phono options comes to mind are Tron Convergence, Gold Note PH-10 and Konus Audio Vinyle 1000MM M... 
Streamers/DACs
“Mostly interested in streaming Quboz, don’t care about Roon.” If you’re not interested in ROON, then there isn’t a better choice than Aurender. I am a long time Aurender user, the Conductor app is very robust, well laid out and makes it a breeze... 
Sternklang Cables
“I will audition the "Million" tier.” @jafant  Go for it!   
What cables play nicely with Acoustic BBQ?
@mikerubin, You can try Audio Envy O’nestian XLR but Zavfino Fusion for bit more money is well worth it, both in terms of performance and by build quality. I have had both of these cables in my system. You’re likely to get tons of recommendation... 
Aurender integrated streamer/DACs
@mhwilliford The Weiss 502 would be one of those one box solution with a more emphasis on digital to analog conversion. It is also a Roon ready device (renderer) which means you need to have a separate device like ROON Nucleus or a laptop on you... 
Aurender integrated streamer/DACs
@mhwilliford  Given your budget, there are so many options. Conventional wisdom says to take the separate route which gives you complete flexibility with upgrades down the road. On the other hand, if you’re shopping in $15K range, you must look a... 
What about wall plate connections?
@fastfreight I understand now what you are trying to do. There are couple of ways to keep your Muon Ethernet cable. You can buy a cheap Ethernet coupler (may degrade the sound) or buy a Ethernet Isolator. https://www.amazon.com/EverStar-Metallic...