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Is ASIO4all really for all music servers?
I am using USB benchmark with J River music and tweaking the asioforall helped take the system to another level. Asio DOES help.Also I suggest you unhook everything you can, shut down all unessential services and upgrade the power supply.(I used t... 
Benchmark DAC-1 Get The Most Out Of Your DAC-1
There are several other things you can do to help out: vibration control, change out the fuses, power chords, ICs and of course the USB cable. Just my 10 cents!Cheers! 
Anedio d1 vs benchmark dac?
Just read the Burson 160D review over at 6moons. This appears to be another you might consider. 
Ethernet over power line - noisey?
I read several comments in the forums about wireless causing sound problems. I couldnt believe how much better it sounded with the wireless turned off. I started investigating alternatives and ended up with the netgear power line: http://www.amazo... 
Zu Xaus or Furutech AG-12 phono cable?
I am happy with the Zu. Not familiar with the Furu.Cheers 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
Sony D5 diskman portable. There weren't many cd players in 82 or 83 ha ha 
Would you pay to audition speakers
NO Way! 
Upgrade from Benchmark Dac?
I have to agree that tweaking the benchmark makes a big difference. I have changed the usb cord, vibration/support, pc (blacksands) and dont forget the fuse. I think it sounds better straight from the wall than out of my lowly APC unit. Certainly ... 
Chicago Area Magnepan MG20.1 Demo Request
Last time I visited, the Evanston store had the 20.1Cheers 
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