mikhailark

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Digital isolation between Ethernet hub and streamer
Snake oil  
Long XLR Interconnects
I use professional cables used in recording studios. They are not fancy, do not cost a lot and actually work. See, musicians don’t like noise and have to have long cables. Pro cables work in difficult studio environment, I am sure they will do fin... 
BEST SPEAKER THAT COMES TO LIFE AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
I would suggest speaker with active adjustable low end. This way you can adjust bass levels to your taste and level of listening. This is why I love GR Research Bully.  
A list of efficient speakers at ~$5K a pair.
GR Research is all you need  
Something new to listen to.
Talking Heads has all the meaning you ever need. All of it.  
For Those Who Have Schiit URD Transport - How Does it Compair to Others?
Rip your CDs already  
The end of physical media is neigh
Problem with online is that they replace originals with "remasters". There is no way to get the original recording. So hold on to your media.  
Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse
No idea, but I use Avalon sub as a stand for my printer. No, it is not connected anywhere.  
In need of a preamp with a prominent display
BAT gear has clear big displays and pretty good traditional ergonomic.  
Are Lampizator DACs uniquely analog sounding?
dCS is very linear. Any tube gears colors the sound and adds some distortion. You can try something simple first, like add tube buffer or preamp before replacing DAC. See if you like change in the sound. Not BAT, they are very linear, but somethin... 
What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
% is actually depends on the system. Tube amps require way more cable matching than solid state. Digital less than analog and so on. Some people like gold Ethernet, but whatever...  
What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
Probably 2%  
The HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL Thread Continued
Nazareth, This Flight Tonight  
Help me pick a new desktop speaker
Airpulse. I like their ribbon tweeters. I own A80.  
Pass Lab Amp questions, back of amps, power cable & 12v trigger.
@jsd52756 - 12V trigger is not odd. It is commonly used by many manufacturers to coordinate equipment operation. Very common in HT systems where multiple components must be turned on and off from a single remote. Usually preamp or receiver is sour...