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lalitk

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Digital - Different Sound from Different Sources....
“it seems to have gotten down to who did the mastering and from what”That’s what it boils down to, we all have our share of bad recordings regardless of the format. I now stream (Qobuz) 80% of the time and for most part it’s very satisfying. 
Why are Ayon tube amps not mentioned very often?
Ayon makes great sounding components but as you climb up in their lineup, they get quite pricey.  
Has anyone added a Master Clock to UpTone EtherREGEN Yet? It’s Insane!
+1, @richtruss. I have taken a much simpler (clutter free) approach to fine tune my Ethernet setup. I’m using ENO Filter and their Ag LAN cable between my router and the streamer. The ENO Filter is passive and very effective in lowering the noise ... 
Ethernet Cables
Cat 8 - better shielding. I highly recommend Supra CAT 8. https://www.ebay.com/itm/154374512353?hash=item23f1701ee1:g:5UwAAOSwB4NW07FZ 
Power Cable Suggestions
@dnb4,Try Zavfino Majestic PC. I have recommended this PC to @dalims4 recently and he was quite pleased with its performance on his server. https://zavfinousa.com/collections/power-cables/products/the-majestic-occ-power-cable-12awg 
Boulder 2150
@ghasley While I somewhat agree with your take on the importance of a dedicated preamp, the VC in DV2 is quite excellent.  
Your favorite OCC speaker cable
“The idea of finding it bulk seems like a good way to go, though I am not sure my DIY efforts would be as good as a cable I’d buy!”@hilde45,DIY cables don’t make any more sense since there are wide range of professionally made OCC cables available... 
High end streamer/server profound choice
+1, @richtruss 
Your favorite OCC speaker cable
@hilde45,Please add Zavfino OCC cables to your list. I’m currently using Nova OCC and couldn’t be any happier with the gorgeous sound. The built quality is anything I’ve seen at this price point. https://zavfinousa.com/collections/speaker-cables/p... 
TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ?
It’s nice to read all the accolades and love for the brand. I absolutely adore my Canterbury GR’s, there aren’t many speakers that are capable of connecting you to the music so intimately and emotionally like the way Canterbury’s does so effortles... 
TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ?
“I heard Tannoy will give up the Hi-Fi part of their iconic brand. They would stop the public part for developping the "Pro" side.”@senza, Where did you hear this?  
TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ?
“Damn I got my nose out of joint for an article from 2006 lol I need to pay more attention.”@jond,  you and me both…lol. Sorry for the confusion. I removed the post to avoid any further confusion.  
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
@tweak1 Thanks for your recommendation on Oppo player. Personally I am unlikely to consider a CD player with average sounding internal DAC (even with mods by EVS or Modwright). I am now spoiled by two very sublime sounding DAC’s :-)  
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
@amorstereo,Thanks for the heads up. I will be looking forward to your full review. I personally dig top loading players so kudos to Project for bringing out RS2 T at a reasonable price. When Gryphon’s Ethos (also uses Pro-8 transport) was announc... 
Advice on amplifier and B&W speaker pairing
Sorry but you won’t be able to realize full potential of 800D3’s with any tube amps. I used to own B&W 800D2’s, went through quite a few amps including class A/B and Tube (ARC GS150). They did not start rocking until I paired them with Bel Can...