lalitk

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MM, MC, or MI cartridge
MC cartridges are generally considered the better sounding option because of their lower moving mass. They are better at picking up details in the record grooves and can therefore reproduce the fine details in the music with higher accuracy than M... 
For those that have separate Streamers & DACS
@hilde45 Thanks for posting the link for Node 2 power supply upgrade. May I know your total investment in retail with Node 2 + external DAC + power supply board + LPS + Digital cable + extra power cord? I think it would be a good info for our re... 
For those that have separate Streamers & DACS
Another vote for Aurender. I highly recommend their outstanding streamers for sound and build quality. Their proprietary Conductor app is robust and without the complexities of Roon. I have access to both Roon and Conductor apps and find myself us... 
Basic switch....should I upgrade?
@kennyc I hear you, the market is now flooded with audiophile switches. I am not going to debate on what’s the best price/performance or bang for the buck as this varies in the context of one’s system and each individual perspective. I have spen... 
Phono Preamp w/ Rumble Filter
@stephens770  Glad to hear, you’re back to enjoying your system.   
Qobuz or Apple Music?
Qobuz, currently the best streaming experience. The differences in SQ are much more pronounced in a high resolution system.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Tony Overwater  
Whats playing on your system today?
Abandon Masquerade - Diana Krall  
Whats playing on your system today?
You and your friend - Dire Straits   
Whats playing on your system today?
I’m through with love - Scott Hamilton & Andrew Pozza  
Tannoy Turnberry Gr
Oleg, I don’t think speaker manufacturers design their speakers for a specific genre. IMHO, a well designed speaker is capable of rendering all kind of music at sane listening levels. Speakers alone can’t make or produce music so what’s ahead of ... 
Basic switch....should I upgrade?
@kennyc Choosing an audiophile network switch is confusing. - Not at all. Researching switches sonic performance based on empirical comparisons seems the only way I can judge price/performance - Bingo! This is the only way to know if a Ethernet... 
Analog vs. digital
+2, @ghdprentice If both recordings source from the same master, your components can be the differentiator in maximizing your joy. @jmphotography If you’re up for it, try a nice tube DAC to bridge the gap between digital and analog systems. W... 
Price Isn't Always Indicitive of Quality or Performance
@charles1dad  Speaking of introducing products, check out Way Cables from Serbia. I got couple of categories pin down for my next trial. https://waycables.com    
Basic switch....should I upgrade?
@fsonicsmith Thanks for weighing in on importance of ‘everything matters’ in a high resolution streaming setup. BTW, you have a gorgeous system! Wonderfully balanced and I couldn’t help drooling over your Garrard 301 with Reed 3P tonearm. One of ...