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Speaker Break-in
@tuberist - thx @nonoise - It was almost $40 with shipping but a little more research I found it for $23 inclusive, so it's on its way! Thank you  
Speaker Break-in
@russ69 - Sounds good, thx! @arcticdeth - lol! @hilde45 - OK, I see if I can dig out some of my old Motown CDs!  
Speaker Break-in
@soix OK, thank you Gentlemen. Although, @ghdprentice they are not surround speakers the manufacturer is referring to the surrounds of the speakers themselves.  
Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
@soix - I was just trying to point out that something outstanding and fantastic could be had for thousands of dollars less than the Innuos Zen Mk3. Didn't say it sounded better.  
I've been selling heavier gear for lighter gear
I was struggling moving my Coda CSiB around so opted for some much lighter SPL separates. Lighter was the case, not just in weight but sound too. Then, after the 2-week-old pre-amp started turning on and off by itself and then the power amp went P... 
Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
@soix ​​@tk21 Speaking of Darko, on the other end of the spectrum, here he calls the WiiM Mini "Outstanding" "Fantastic" & "Favorite streamer of 2022" all for $79. https://darko.audio/2022/11/introducing-the-wiim-pro-network-streamer/  
Fiber Optic Internet
@sfseay - I renewed with Comcast for another year. I think I'll wait for some feedback from others who sign up with Ziply, but thanks for your feedback.  
Fiber Optic Internet
@mlsstl - opps, you are correct, I have the up & downloads speeds reversed!  @soix - OK, that makes sense to me. @erik_squires - Thanks for the links to the isolators. My router/modem are a single unit and will be on the same shelf as my aud... 
Fiber Optic Internet
@yage - 20 Mbps, wow, that’s great. It’s only me streaming music, no gaming either. I prefer to be hard wired so possibly an isolator as Eric has suggested would do the trick. There has been some mention about the dependability of this particula... 
Fiber Optic Internet
@erik_squires - surges over optical, I didn’t consider that. A quick search on Amazon brought me to this. Is this what you are suggesting Eric? And where in the system do you put it? https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Protector-Cabinet-Gigabit-1000... 
Room correction room system vs ears….
On the lighter side of things, I find putting my bookshelfs on the end of my mattress and then pulling the sheets over my head works wonders.  
Cost break down of hifi system
@4krowme "Aside from that, using acoustic panels are another thing that I decide to use or not. This has way more to do with the trouble of putting the panels in place and then taking them down before the wife gets home" Now that, is funny!!! 🤣.    
Luxman Knockoffs or Counterfeits?
It's to my understanding Luxman USA will not do any work on these offshore purchased units as well.  
Optical Isolation
@abnerjack - Interesting, which one do you have?  
Optical Isolation
@erik_squires -I meant to say the voice of reason but your wisdom is also much  appreciate!