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Another Aurender Upgrade Question
Most of the internet radio stations are not lossless. If you are using one to test SQ make sure it’s not just an MP3 quality station. Radio Paradise is a good one.    
Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
@ozzy  Would you use this between a Roon server and modem or between the streamer and modem or both?  
Aurender A200 vs N200
@hikerneil  I have an Aurender A20 up for sell on Audiogone. You could have the upgrade streamer and upgraded DAC.  
Resolving Hum with Battery Back-up (EcoFlow) vs Power Conditioners: success vs failure
@uberk @dolfan  Thannk for the feed back! Did either one of you guys apply for tax rebate?    
Resolving Hum with Battery Back-up (EcoFlow) vs Power Conditioners: success vs failure
It took longer for your to write a negative comment then it would have been to google my suggestions. Give it a try. Aurender  W20SE Battery-powered magic – A silent background Battery-Powered Reference Digital Output Network Transport with US... 
Resolving Hum with Battery Back-up (EcoFlow) vs Power Conditioners: success vs failure
@uberk  Your post was interesting as I was researching battery backups for audio. Components. Many high-end audio will have a model where they use a battery to clean up power. Aurender and Esoteric come to mind. Those are usually the top models, ... 
300B or 2a3 SET Class A for Heretic Model A?
I had the same questions when looking and because of all the recommendations on here I called Aric @aricaudio. This turned into many calls and emails to figure out what would work best for me. His customer service and equipment is top notch. Aric... 
A switch for 3 amps
@aricaudio  Aric at Aric Audio built me one for just this reason.  Luxman Amp and his 300 b amp. He put a dummy load just in case I decided to switch bit for forgot to turn the tube amp off when switching. Tube amps needs load! He built it kee... 
Tube amps under $7500
@hickamore I have an Aric Audio amp and is highly recommended by members. @aricaudio  https://aricaudio.com    
REL S510 or S812
What speakers?  
From B&W 804 D3 to Focal Sopra 2?
I’m running sopra 3’s with a 300B 18 watt and the top of the line Luxman M10X. the secret is a good power supply. Both sound awesome just different presentations.  
Shopping for a DAC at AXPONA
The DAC’S in the Esoteric XD series are real good too. If case you see some at the show.  
Component contributions to “sound stage”
For me personally  1 Speakers (speaker placement) 1a acoustic treatment 2 amp and preamp had about the same influence  3 upgraded to discreet DAC   Everthing else was minor compared to these.  
Aurender Model Choices
@willywonka  Very interesting! So I have a A 20 which is similar to the n200. I have it hooked via USB to an Esoteric K01 XD with a superior clock. To clarify Aurender says that it is then using the DAC clock correct?    That would make the upgr... 
Cable Break In for the Naysayers
Nevermind I see in the previous thread where it shorted from your cable to the Rel. I can see that happening easily. I moved my Sub cabling to the speaker end for less congestion.