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Static IP for Aurender N100H music server?
In you router you can assign an IP reservation from DHCP using the MAC address which I have laready done, but a static IP can only be assigned on the device. Networking 101 :-)  
What Digital to Digital Converter Do You Use? Why?
I use a Matrix between my Aurender N100H and my PS Audio DAC.  The DDC allows me to feed DSD128 and DSD256 directly to my DAC not that I can really tell the difference. The 5 volt rail is the weak link with USB because it has the potential to pic... 
New Dedicated Line - Almost No improvement
Here's part of an interesting article that was published in the fall 2000 issue of 'The Audio Critic'.  It puts a different spin on line conditioning: Just about all that needs to be said on this subject has been said by Bryston in their owner's ... 
Reliable source Psvane CV181-T MKII
cleeds, thank you for the clarification  
Reliable source Psvane CV181-T MKII
Sovtek tube ban    
Reliable source Psvane CV181-T MKII
​ Russia imposed a ban on the export of *all* tubes.  It is news to me US companies are still making tubes.  The last I read, the only exemptions are health care manufactures, health care companies and drug makers.  Russia specifically banned the ... 
Reliable source Psvane CV181-T MKII
Definately not on a smear campaign.  PSVANE is brought up in the HAM radio community often when it comes to replacement amplifier tubes and I picked up my info from there.  If I was inaccurate as you are pointing out, I will retract that.  There i... 
Reliable source Psvane CV181-T MKII
Shuguang Electric Company experienced a fire in August 2019 and burned to the ground. They made HAM radio amplifier tubes under an assortment of names like RF Parts, Taylor, Machlett. Their quality was typical Chinesium compared with other countri... 
What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers?
How they sound would be the very first thing I would look for. Second to that would be the specs but you can’t believe a lot of the marketing hype these days, not just audio and speaker hype. Also, the opinion of others, especially in audio forums... 
What glue for tweeter and mid diaphragm replacement
Thanks!  
How can a PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC enhance my system?
UPDATE: I took my PerfectWave Mk II DAC and upgraded it to a DirectStream Sr. with a Bridge II card.  I retired my A-500 music server and got a good deal on an Aurender N100H 4GB.  I'm back in business and the DSD sounds amazing.  Thanks for all ... 
Celestion Ditton 66’s. ‘Upgrade’ to modern speakers consequences?
I have Ditton 66 speakers and they are a prime example of how a speaker, compared to changing technology, remains fndamental and does not change a lot over time.  Many have tried to replicate the Celestion Ditton 66 Studio Monitors, but they have ... 
Recommendation: Streamer / Player with external NAS capability
Thanks for your helpful response jjss49.  Be sure all your fuses are inserted in the right direction 🤣  
Recommendation: Streamer / Player with external NAS capability
Currently I have my music on a Popcorn Hour A-500 which is a UPnP / DLNA server. I am toying with the idea of building a new server with a QNAP and the MinimServer app / software. I am after a streamer / media player that will allow me to use the ... 
Misunderstanding how a PS Audio Bridge II network card works
I think I have it figured out. i guess I just have to look at a different way of playing my music than what I was accustomed to. I purchased the mConnect Player app and see that it recognizes all my DLNA servers including my A-500 and gives me th...