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UPS vs LPS
Thank you.  It seems my investment on the UPS is wasted due to my ignorance.  
UPS vs LPS
UPS only runs on the inverted AC during the power loss condition.  Otherwise, it runs on the normal AC power.  I will not continue with playing once the power is interrupted by storm.  It just provides a window of time to turn the system off.  I g... 
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
Almost a laughable price of $14 when they are in stock. Multiple shields, insulated OFC with gold plated connector. What else do you need? keep the money in your pocket for something else more essential unless you want to contribute to the dealers... 
Desk top speakers at low cost
Fluance ai 41 active speakers. $249/pair, 35 Hz - 20 kHz  
Integrating a subwoofer
Again, thank you all for your inputs, especially the correction and suggestion of line out converter (LOC) from millercarbon. My sub finally comes alive and is even better than before with my Cambridge integrated amp when connecting to preamp out.... 
World's Best Speakers For 2021 ?
Best Three: Goldenear Triton Reference, 12hz-35khz, around $10k (class A in Sterophile) Wilson SabrinaX, 31hz-23khz, around $20k. Focal Sopra 3, 33hz-40khz, around $20k.  
Best light weight full range speaker recommendation.
Goldenear Triton Reference, 12hz-35khz, around $10k, 110 lbs. (class A in Sterophile) Wilson SabrinaX, 31hz-23khz, around 20k, 112 lbs. Focal Sopra 3, 33hz-40khz, around 20k, 154 lbs. I still do not comprehend why you care about the weight at t... 
Integrating a subwoofer
Thank you all for the advises and corrections. While waiting for the LOC to arrive, I will go over these suggestions before devoting to a DSP. Also, I replace the softer rubber feet with the anti-vibration isolation pads that was used for washer a... 
Does Time alignment and Phase coherency make for a better loudspeaker?
A simple experiment can be conducted to testify if the time alignment affects anything audible. Take a pair of speakers that you think have a good image, tilt the front panel back and take a serious listening again to see if the imaging gets throw... 
$39K for the Linn Klimax DAC/streamer?
Consider donating that money to the needy.  
The return of the DIYer
Don't get me wrong. I have tremendous respect to the DIYers who has abundant knowledge about how the electronics work, crossover design, tuning the SPL to achieve optimal sound performance, etc. and I wish to become one to ultimately fabricate my... 
The return of the DIYer
I do NOT regard buying DIY kits off the shelf from a company selling those kits and building it according to the pre-designed and fabricated components such as crossover a DIY project.  Those projects are just replication of the existing design th... 
High Fidelity Sound Speaker
ultimate one... showcasing the TAD R1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFSRPfrm8b8And guess who design it...- Andrew Jones. 
Top 3 songs to evaluate a system
bigkidz:  I listen for piano first. What does that sound like as most music is in the mid-range. To me SS cannot offer the piano sound I prefer as the decay of the notes is to my ears to fast. Tubes seem to delay the decay which I prefer as to ... 
Top 3 songs to evaluate a system
I recommend the followings to name a few:1. TakeDake: #6 Japanese Roots- breadth and depth of soundstage, instrument separation and dynamics;2. Voodoo by John Zorn & The Sonny Clark Memorial Quartet- bass, edgeness of alto saxophone, keyboar...