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Wadax Reference Dac and Reference Server--arrived in my room.
“i would say generally a $30k-$40k (new retail price) analog system (tt, arm, cart, phono) will surpass a $100k dac such as the MSB Select II with Taiko Extreme server, or dCS Vivaldi Apex stack” @mikelavigne  Would you please consider expanding ... 
accuphase a36 vs p4500
@gwng8  May I know what preamp you’re going to be pairing with Accuphase?  
Does a REL subwoofer make the speakers' job easier?
I have owned both JL and REL. With JL, the integration was a nightmare (I did not try the external crossover). With REL, integration was seamless without compromising full range signal to my main speakers. The low bass extension with REL is just r... 
accuphase a36 vs p4500
@charles1dad  Exactly! I didn’t think Accuphase or any other SS Integrated could possibly measure up to my previous setup of a Bespoke 300B amp and Shindo Monsbrison preamp :-)   
accuphase a36 vs p4500
@gwng8 Accuphase, in my experience offers impeccable synergy with Tannoy Prestige Series speakers. I have compared Accuphase E-650 with two of the very finest Integrated’s currently available (DarTZeel CTH-8550 and T+A PA 3100 HV) in my system a... 
Using MHDT Orchid to stream Hi Res with Apple Music ?
“I’m trying to eliminate Roon. To many problems with Roon/Nucleus. ” @gelle, I know you do not want to buy new equipment but picking a streamer with a solid app interface is equally important. I highly recommend a used Aurender N100H hardwired to... 
Point of diminishing returns for a Network Streamers?
First off, a general purpose Mac or laptop is not a ideal source for streaming from Qobuz or Tidal. Couple of things when considering a streaming source, 1) Whole system holistic approach 2) How far you’re willing to go with Ethernet optimizatio... 
Usb cable recommendation
Try Zavfino USB ~ https://zavfinousa.com/collections/audio-interconnects/products/majestic-usb  
Ethernet - Analog/Digital Signal Clean Up
The passive ENO filter from Network Acoustics is very effective in reducing noise and for clutter free application. All other solutions while maybe effective adds substantial clutter. As @sns pointed out, streaming DAC is one way to avoid multiple... 
Chris' latest cables.
@lous Before you give your time of the day to a troll, read up on his previous posts. You will find that its best not to engage some folks :-) I have known and bought from Chris V over the last 10 plus years, always a great experience. He is a ... 
Lumin U1 Still Relevant??
@jeffreyw  You’re unlikely to get a unanimous consensus cause every user system, listening preferences, room setup is different. The best way is to find a dealer that can loan you the streamer of your choice and access its performance in your sys... 
Lumin U1 Still Relevant??
I would go with Mini U2, why settle for outdated processing hardware and software in U1? IME, the newer generation models are not only improved but also the beneficiary of trickle down tech from reference models thus closing the performance gap.   
Streaming vs Physical Media
@steakster Thanks for your solid advise!  
Streaming vs Physical Media
@steakster I agree with you wholeheartedly on clean power and synergy. That’s what I set out to accomplish four years ago when I started putting together my current system. And yes, Sablon Ethernet cables are well designed and highly sought afte... 
Is There A Big Difference Between Subwoofers From Different Manufacturers
@phusis  Water under the bridge, let’s move on and be happy with our choices and the chosen path to enjoy music.