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You know you are an Audiophile when:
When you plan your vacation around a few Audio Stores you would like to visit.Prior to the Covid issues.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Well its now been 8 days. Close to 200 hours since starting the Lumin X1. At this point, the soundstage has moved way back and way wide. I have never experienced this even with all the add on devices I had used. That is; with my Bryston BDP-2/ PS ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Badfinger- "Straight UP" DCCozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
kzs70,Congrats on your purchase, I ordered my X1 on blind faith, not the best way. I am using Stillpoints Ultra SS under mine, later on I will experiment with different footers.I have now about 150 hours on the X1 and it is mellowing out more and ... 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Now this is very interesting. At least to me.I placed a Perfect Path Tech (PPT) Omega mat and some of the cards on the Lumin X1 and on the external power supply. I placed them on it from the day I received the X1.I noticed that I was getting a upp... 
Cerious Tech Graphene vs Synergistic Foundation SC
I have some Cerious Matrix PC's and digital cable for sale now on Audiogon.ozzy 
Cerious Tech Graphene vs Synergistic Foundation SC
I have compared the Cerious Matrix to the SR Atmosphere. I greatly prefer the Cerious Matrix.ozzy 
DIY "HiFi" cables - and why I don't trust BJC and the likes
mozartfan.Because the higher the grade of the conductor the more low level information is available. I have tried various forms of copper, don't kid yourself it all matters. If you want the best.I probably have about $500 total into my DIY pure si... 
DIY "HiFi" cables - and why I don't trust BJC and the likes
I disagree with DIY cables not sounding good.I have made many, the latest power cord version I made is with pure 10 gauge .9999 solid silver covered with a very high quality Teflon. I braided the 3 conductors lightly and terminated them with Furut... 
Focal sopra 2/Gryphon Diablo 300 not good match
I own the Focal Sopra 2's and I would not describe them as bright sounding.  But, I have Stillpoints Aperture panels at the first and second reflection points and also ASC tube traps in the corner.My guess is there is an impedance mismatch with th... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Lynyrd Skynyrd- " One more from the road".ozzy 
power cord with Niagara 1200
I agree, even though I have 3 of the Audioquest Niagara power conditioners on my 3 dedicated lines I also have a whole house surge protector.But, if I'm home and the lightning is close I still unplug.ozzy 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Here is what Source Systems LTD/ Lumin commented on via email about the Lumin break in time." All good digital takes 400-500 hours to begin to sound its best. Then it gets better and better even after that. You can leave it on with or without musi... 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Noble100, Tim,I first ordered a Apple I-Pad via Amazon but it must have been a resold unit because it already had a password and couldn’t be unlocked. Apple was no help.Knowing that the X1 was on the way to me, I went to the local Best Buy and bou... 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
Thanks,  I wonder if it would matter the type of resolution playing through it? Probably not, but if I play Qoboz I'll find a higher rez file to loop.I'm going to find the sleep setting.ozzy