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Who out there wants to, or has, validated an amazing cable find?
I have never owned any of the stratospherically priced cables, however in my search over the last several years, I found that Audio-Envy cables were the best sounding in my system from a $$$-to-performance perspective. Recently, I had the opportun... 
He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable.
I was an acquaintance of Ken Fritz through my stint with the Richmond Audiophile Society and found him to be an intelligent, basically happy, persistent and dedicated in his pursuits, gentleman.  There are a number of others in the Richmond Audiop... 
Tidal FLAC vs. Qobuz
About 4 years ago when trying to decide which music service to go with, I did a comparison of a few songs I am very familiar with using, and this is key, the exact same album on both QoBuz and Tidal.  Both in CD-quality, not Hi-Res.  After closely... 
Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ
On my digital journey, I have found that sometimes just tweaks can make a notable difference in sound quality.  Better digital cabling for the Ethernet as well as USB or S/PDIF makes a difference.  Minimizing noise is also really important.  Last ... 
*DAC
Hmmm... Sorting through all the great comments and recommendations made for DAC’s/cables, etc., perhaps your R26 DAC choice may not need to be replaced... Yet... Tweaks such as analog/digital cabling, making sure your Ethernet signals are clean fr... 
Do you adjust your subwoofer
@highend64  I have similar controls for my subwoofer and I've found that my single sub in my small listening space it seems good.  I'm not sure at this point I need a second sub.  Thanks !  
Do you adjust your subwoofer
@mijostyn  Where I have a small listening space, I have found that the small sub I have right now centered in front of my amp-stand sounds pretty seam-less with my stereo speakers.  I do want to send the full-range speakers just the upper-bass an... 
Do you adjust your subwoofer
@mijostyn  Also, this makes me think that having stereo subs might be better warranted if I do the aforementioned changes...    
Do you adjust your subwoofer
@mijostyn  Yes Doppler Effect...  Very familiar with it.  While I really try to eliminate as much signal processing as possible, correcting response between drivers digitally, then via D to A conversion sending the signal via a proper crossover t... 
Do you adjust your subwoofer
@mijostyn  Thanks for your suggestions...  I have thought about adding a second sub for a more balanced 2-channel sound (cutting the volume by ~3db...).  I have a rather small listening-space (not really a room).  And space is at a premium, espec... 
Any normal size speakers that sound like Volti
I had a pair of Vittora's about 8 years ago.  If I hadn't retired and moved to a much smaller living space, I'd have kept them.  They were beautiful !  If you love the sound, I'd say keep them !    
Do you adjust your subwoofer
About 9 months ago, I added in an SVS Micro3000 subwoofer to my system. I have Charney Audio MaestroX speakers which are single-driver speakers and opted for the expensive AER-BD3 drivers. The MaestroX’s with those drivers are very revealing and c... 
Pass Labs Preamps with tube amps?
I have both a great tube preamp and a Pass-Labs XP-22 preamp and I love both. I also have a great 300-B SET amplifier and three terrific flea-watt class-A solid-state amplifiers that I use with both preamps. When I first got the XP-22 preamp, I di... 
There is none out there......
3rd from baylinor and jonwolfpell on the Innuos ZENith MK-III !  Terrific unit.  The  Innuos "Sense" app is a great controller...    
"Diminishing Returns"
Personally, I am pretty happy with my present system and actually am honing down on the number of amplifiers I have, settling on potentially three that I enjoy a little more than the others for a few reasons.  I recently tried a set of rather expe...