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Network/Ethernet Improvements Suggestions
@creativepart   Thanks for this. I've also read somewhere that using an optic "firebreak" in the chain can bring it's own issues, can't remember what that was now. DAC is a Cen Grand DSDAC 1.0 Super Clock -> Marantz Model 30 -> ATC SCM40's... 
Recommend a non-polite sounding amp / integrated
@cdc here's the link to Stoll's site, and the current version of the IN80 Signature. You may have to use Google Translate as the site is in French; https://www.atoll-electronique.com/produits/ampli-preampli-integres/integre-in80-signature/    
Recommend a non-polite sounding amp / integrated
@cdc  I took the opposite journey to your good self; I started off with the qualities you're looking for, but wanted more "polite". I re-started my HiFi life after 20+ years with Naim, which is where I ended my first hifi journey. Didn't really e... 
Lifting the Christmas veil
Congratulations; what a lovely uplifting story 😊. A wonderful present indeed, from your very loving wife and friend 🥰  
Cen. Grand DSDAC 1.0 (vs Pontus II)
@ja_kub_sz I'm glad to know your dealer is working with you on this; it can be nerve-racking buying gear from a relatively unknown manufacturer (unknown in the West anyway). I know my dealer spoke to Cen Grand about this, as he's taken a gamble to... 
Happy Holidays to All
A Very Merry Christmas to all Audiogoners. Wishing you and your families, Good Health, Good Cheer, and Good Fortune ❤️ Season's Greetings from the UK Lyndon ❤️  
Cen. Grand DSDAC 1.0 (vs Pontus II)
@ja_kub_sz I was gutted with the first unit, the Standard version, as I took a punt on Cen Grand over the Pontus. I tried various things, while on the phone to my distributor here in the UK, but nope, definitely a fault with the unit. I asked m... 
Cen. Grand DSDAC 1.0 (vs Pontus II)
Hi @ja_kub_sz thanks for your post. I'm glad you're enjoying your Cen Grand. Can't believe mu OP was over a year ago; boy how the time flies  Anyway, thanks for your post; your observations certainly match my own. I did however have issues with m... 
Innuos Sense cannot connect to Qobuz
Update: I still couldn't get in to Qobuz via Sense but emailed Innuos Support yesterday afternoon, and received a reply this afternoon. The solution was to find my Zen Mini interface on my home network, via web address, then try and login to Qobu... 
Innuos Sense cannot connect to Qobuz
Yep, just tried reverting back to Sense, but still no login pop-up for Qobuz  
Innuos Sense cannot connect to Qobuz
Ah that is good news, thanks so much. I reactivated Roon just so I could work to music, as Qobuz was fine through Roon.   I'll revert back to Sense ASAP.   Thanks again, much appreciated 👍  
Upgrade from BS Node 2i?
Hi OP Maybe consider the Innuos Zen series; with the launch of the new Pulse range of streamers, it's possible to find pre-loved Innuos Zen units on auction sites at good prices, such as the Innuos Zen Mini Mkiii, as users upgrade to the Pulse mo... 
KEF R3 Meta's - too much for my Marantz Model 30?
@kennyc thanks very much 👍 I've had the ATC's around 5 wks, and couldn't be happier. Probably end game speakers for me now. They work/sound lovely with the Marantz, and for the first time in around 2 and a half years since re-starting my HiFi hob... 
KEF R3 Meta's - too much for my Marantz Model 30?
Just to wrap up this thread. I did visit my dealer to demo the KEF's, but, and to cut a long story short, came away with a pair of ATC SCM40's ( which reminds me; I need to update my profile). My dealer gave me a generous part-ex deal on another a... 
Anyone try these speaker cables?
Yep, I still have my pair. I moved up to Black II which is more neutral to my ears