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Best beer
We are making a trip up to Founders tomorrow. Any other recommendations currently on tap? 
Need some suggestions for a new audio rack
Another potentially economical option would be to construct your own "flexy" three shelf rack using the DIY recommendations that can be found on-line. Stability can be improved by using larger sized rods and thicker shelves, as desired. This can b... 
Is computer audio a bust?
I believe it would be crazy to have a computer set-up with all that is involved to have one on a systemI am curious why you think that? A computer source is quite portable and probably easier to set up than a turntable.I was not at RMAF'14 but the... 
Is computer audio a bust?
What was the most used source at RMAF?What was the second most used source at RMAF? 
Looking for Amp suggestions or Avalon speakers
Have you considered one of the newer Class D offerings in your price range like the Merrill Thor monos, Auralic Merak monos, both based on the Hypex UCD modules, or the D-Sonic M3-1500M Pascal module based amps? 
Do prefer a black or silver faceplate?
Black. 
State of the art, Bel Canto Black.
Add Bel Canto to the list of manufacturers using the Hypex Ncore NC1200 modules. Makes me wonder if they have plans for a pair of conventional monos using NC1200 or if they will limit the use of NC1200 to the flagship Black system.I hope I have an... 
Neotech cables
The NES-3002 also use solid core conductors, with each conductor individually insulated. The Sonic Craft website has links to construction diagrams of both cables. I am using a double run (in bi-wire) of the HT Pro-11+ which is the exact construct... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Gov't Mule 20 Years Strong US Tour in Kalamazoo a couple of weeks ago with guitarist Larry McCray helping out on a few songs - great show! 
Neotech cables
NES-3002 is very similar to Harmonic Tech Pro 9 and Pro 11, with the construction being almost exactly the same except for the conductor size. NEI-3001 has a nice rich tonality and solidity, with good full bass, but can tend toward sounding a touc... 
State of the Source: Server, computer....or what?
Maxboy00, I didn't include Music Vault with my initial searches and there were indeed 3 Music Vault servers that showed up in Virtual Systems here, which is still not statistically significant (e.g., results in 1.2 percent using purpose built serv... 
State of the Source: Server, computer....or what?
One reason why I haven't received more responses to my recent music server threads may be that not too many here use purpose built music servers. Out of over 5,000 virtual systems listed on this site, I found 136 systems (less than 3 percent) usin... 
State of the Source: Server, computer....or what?
Drubin, have you had a chance to hear the Baetis Audio server? Having lived with my mini set-up (which has a quiet fan) for awhile now, the fan doesn't bother me much (although I would rather they had passively cooled it) and I put more value in t... 
State of the Source: Server, computer....or what?
Igator, the top model Aurender W20 does indeed have a SMPS powering the CPU but also uses a LiFePO4 (LFE) battery power supply for the audio power supply.Reviewers seem to like the X100 but a couple point to a lessening of the bass impact compared... 
State of the Source: Server, computer....or what?
Vapor1, I did not intend to leave anyone out but Perrotta Consulting is the only USA dealer I found listed on the Antipodes website. Thanks for clarifying.Have you, or any of your clients, compared the mid-level units (the DS Ref or the new DXe) d...