mbolek

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Changing Magneplanar LRS jumpers for Neotech 12 AWG
I replaced the jumpers with both furutech copper and silver wiring.  I really don't know if it made any improvements in performance.  After popping off the binding plate, I'm going swap out the binding posts and bypass the fuse. 
My NAD 3020 D proves your Class D tropes are wrong
@yyz hoping that is a Rush reference...Best band ever!Please do us a favor and listen to some Purifi amps.  Seems like UPS is delivering to you every day.   Hope to be like you in the near term.......I'm going on 15 years of DIY Class D,  all Hype... 
Nad M33 vs Hegel H390... old question with a bit of a twist (ethernet and headphones)
Why call you?   OP is asking about an integrated streamer.  You guys jump into almost every post thinking you have any knowledge.   Tired of it...@atanarjuat99.  As many of us, we been following the launch of the M33 since last year.     I have ha... 
Fyne F703...anyone owns the ?
I’m looking at the F1-8s. Finally able to get back into a local dealer in NorCal and loved the sound of the Fyne’s. I have had experience with Tannoy and lean toward their sound personality.I did just buy the Wharfedale Elysian 2s. Not to hijack, ... 
Teac NT-505 on Closeout by Walmart
Ordered one on Tuesday. Delivered today. Brand new shipped from Onkyo (SoCal). I have (2) of the AP-505s, so this will make a nice secondary system.   Using Roon on the front end and streaming both Qobuz and Tidal.  Sounds pretty good with my Magg... 
Zu Omen Dirty Weekend Setup tips
I have the DWs on order and look forward to listening to them. Anyone try to incorporate outriggers to provide better stabilization/aesthetics?Something like what SF has on their new Nova’s would be really cool. Maybe Sean could cook up something ... 
NAD M33
Not yet,  I had the M10 and the older nCore's were lacking power and Dirac was still in its early days.   I have a purpose built streamer with the Purifi modules and it is by far the best class D that I have experienced.  This is coming from DIY U... 
I need a good looking and good sounding speaker ....
I love the look of the new Nova's.   Modern design with the walnut and anodized aluminum.   Recently listened to the 1's and was pretty impressed.  We're on lockdown here in NorCal and want to eval the 2's.   Why bother with the 3's, at that point... 
Power cable with small connector / termination
Jon,I have done this several times with my sideboard.  Pop off the IEC side (as many cables don't connect the shield at that end) remove the L, N, G wires, route the cable through a much smaller hole, re-terminate and now you have a very clean ins... 
The best looking speakers
Love the look the classic/modern Nova’s from SF...http://www.sonusfaber.com/en/products/olympica-nova-iii/ 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
I listened the the DSJ.   I don't know about the whole burn in concept.   This is a digital device and any thermal stuff seems minimal (at least from my engineering background).   I should have eval'ed a little longer.1.   Moving to a newer platfo... 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
I'll jump back in and say that the Dirac on the M10 is very impressive.  Both Jon and another friend have the 3400 and think that is the pinnacle to date.  M10 is a new design (compared to the C658 and even the T758).   I had the 658 and it seemed... 
PS Audio vs NAD M12
Interesting take over at the avsforum.  I felt the M10 sounded better.   Maybe the synergy between the M12/17 is really good.So I did a head to head of my Nad M12 an the M10.Using the pre-outs on both, feeding into my amp a M17, toggling them back... 
PS Audio vs NAD M12
@jnehma1 Agree...The video from Paul is not definitive.   Not that PS is trying to upsell additional components, but I'm now in the "keep it simple" mode.  I love the M10 and my buddy just pinged me on the Lyngdorf and will end up with an integrat... 
PS Audio vs NAD M12
lots of discussion around the need for a pre-amp.  here is the answer from Paul..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F6z2iix_0c