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Favorite Headphone Stands - What do you look for?
Hi,Here's a tip I read, tried it & worked great:I have 5 headphones, so no stand is sufficient to hold all of them, and multiple stands just not enough room.I got a cheap microphone stand from Amazon (@13,00).It will hold around 8 sets of ph. ... 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hey @arafiq Final thought (LOL)If 160.00 per cable is in your budget go with the Audio Envy.............excellent sounding, quality built cables 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hi @arafiq LOL about the Curious Cable 50 hours..........I am interested to hear opinion of the sound in contrast to the AudioquestJust to add I have also had very positive results with the Audio Envy power cords.They're about twice the price of t... 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
BTW, have you decided on a USB cable yet? 
Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III
Hi again @Arafiq,@chayro makes an excellent point, especially considering the break in required for the AM Tubadour, as we have discussed.I too have found the Signal power cords an excellent & affordable product & use them throughout.On an... 
Recommendations for next headphone
I second considering one of the ZMF phones.I have the Auteur & find it very musically satisfying. 
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
Dueland DCA16GA interconnect.Danish tinned copper and oil impregnated cotton dielectric.By far the best cable I have ever heard and the price is unbelievably low.These easily replaced my Cardas Golden Presence cables!! 
Confused as to where to go next...looking for warmth
Switch cables to Cardas...................... 
Want to setup basic home audio system
Denon PMA-600NE Built in DAC for your computer streaming399.00 ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 speakers280.00that leaves @300.00 for cables / stand / etc.All brand new & available on Amazon w / 30 day return 
DAC choices -- help me cross the line
Just to add, I have no idea how the Curious would affect the sound with the Opt Rendu streamer. 
DAC choices -- help me cross the line
Hey Arafiq,Even after 20 something years in this audio hobby  and knowing that with analogue systems cables can make a big, big difference I never gave USB cables a thought (seems I'll never learn). As a newbie in computer / digital sound I just d... 
DAC choices -- help me cross the line
Hi @Arafiq,Spot on advice regarding contacting Vlad about the build.That''s the beauty of dealing directly with the manufacturer (in this case Vlad...LOL)I run Cardas Golden Presence RCA interconnects & am very pleased with them.I've not had a... 
DAC choices -- help me cross the line
Hey ArafiqLOL, Yep.When I first got mine it sounded ragged and closed in. I thought I had made a mistake selling my ADI-2 DAC.After around 60 hours it began to really open up.At about 100 hours it absolutely blossomed.I wrote to Vlad to thank him ... 
MHDT Orchid or Audio Mirror/ pick one for me please
Hi,You mention he Border Patrol & RME.I have owned both.In my estimation the RME is the better DAC.I found the Border Patrol lacking in detail and air.The RME is very detailed without sounding sharp or etched.That being said, I now own the Aud... 
RME ADI-2 DAC FS is it "All That", especially for under $2,000?
Hi ddafoe,Just a reminder that the power cord for the RME is a locking connection; twist clockwise to lock, counter to unlock.