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Townshend Springs under Speakers
I owned for a while the Gaia 1’s and I was impressed compared to the spikes that came with my Focal Sopra’s. Focal actually uses the Gaia’s at audio shows with there speakers.But because of mc review I went ahead and ordered a pair of the Townshen... 
The Most Cost Effective Tweak
I didn’t read the whole OP question just the title, sorry. But to me, the best all around tweak with the best return on investment is... the High Fidelity NPS-1260. It can be used most everywhere and improves the sound wherever it is used. Adding ... 
Shunyata Alpha/Delta NR Line.
I own a 3 meter XLR pair of the the Shunyata Sigma V2's and it has been my best interconnect to date.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
wsrrsw,BTW,There is an ad's right now on Audiogon for the AfterDark Queen clock and the power supply.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Oh, you will still need a BNC cable for the AfterDark clock to the EtherRegen. I am using a Nordost Valhalla.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Finally found the Transceiver that I use:Finisar SFP FTLF1324P2BTL 4.25 Gbps Long Wavelength Optical Transceiver Module ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Still searching for the transceiver info.Power Supply:AFTERDARK. BLACK MODERNIZE LPS X GIESEMANN OCXO 10M EDITION DC cables:DC-GAC4 Gotham GAC-4/1 11301 UltraPro Star Quad DC(JSSG360) Cable ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Yes, the clock is to improve on the EtherRegen clock. I bought the AfterDark clock that is supposed to mate well with the EtherRegen, I think it is called the Queen. If you buy the AfterDark power supply for the clock it has 2 power outputs, one f... 
Looking for new speakers for large audio room
Seems like your amp is really the limiting factor.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
wsrrsw,When you and others can, also try the X1 with the EtherRegen, AfterDark clock and power supply and fiber cables.ozzy 
Everything Does Seem To Matter
Thanks for sharing that Frank. It is funny that we spend so much money on auxiliary things but overlook the most critical connection.That being said, I think that most cable manufactures try to support their design with the proper connector.At l... 
Everything Does Seem To Matter
Thank you all for the comments thus far. At this time, I am only using the WBT Ag spades at the speaker end and the WBT Cu at the amp end. I have ordered 4 more of the 0681 Ag for the amp end.After careful review (with a magnifying glass), I can’t... 
Music Direct and my recent exoeriences
I was banned from Audio Advisor. They said I asked too many questions and wasted the salesmen time without buying anything. Even though I told them that I rarely call and they must have me mistaken with someone else, it didn't matter to the Salesm... 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
No extra computer needed. You will need a iPad or a similar device to select songs.BTW, I also go straight to my mono block amps. (no preamp).ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
mauidj,I will do my best, I have an 8TB external hardrive plugged into the usb port that has all my music on it and I just use the Lumin app. I stream Qobuz daily but the X1 is Roon capable.BTW, they just added 40 high quality radio stations.So a...