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Not 'redundant' if used at all ... 
Frustrated with Vinly
* Stylus x2 in above post ... at least I didn't type Needle ... 
Frustrated with Vinly
Cleaning will help quite a lot in eliminating noise.Keep the Stylist clean.Work on the Component / System Grounds and try grounding yourself when changing LPs.Something like wrist strap ground wire to suitable ground.Ground yourself when using a p... 
Just got a Schiit Yggdrasil
fastninja12, Please specify which model Iggy ...My assumption would be the latest Model / Gen 5 USB-Analog 2.Enviable!Yggdrasil GS (garage sale) is being listed currently on schiit.com.GS ... The latest chassis and:"1. Two Analog 1 cards in an oth... 
Low Cost DACs
wcc10, Windows is not detecting the USB connection."Please Connect The Cmedia USB 2.0 Device." Disconnect the Modi DAC. And uninstall the drivers that you installed.Restart after each uninstall / install with Windows 7.After Uninstalling any insta... 
Schiit vs. Mytek vs. Chord - looking for some thoughts
Two cents worth here.Theo2's post is on target.While I prefered the 'Sound' with both Incisive filters (White / Green) Qutest is not harsh. But exceedingly detailed!The negative results reported could be because of more than one reason.Good range ... 
Video question: 55" TV recommendations (details within)?
Inorganic Pixel tech (Nano) is ramping up!Consider a Sony OLED powerful processing.Don’t be overly concerned with burn in.And QLED blacks are not so bad! Bloom as well.+1 on 65" Screen. I you have the space for it.No trouble with my 4K QLED more t... 
Low Cost DACs
Is the Multibit Sound Better? Yes!At $150 difference would you regret the Multibit choice?Especially if you keep the DAC for 2-3 years.The Gungnir DAC's, Multibit / Delta-Sigma are the model's that I have had for use with two shiit.audio head-gear... 
Low Cost DACs
The thought process / flow is correct for improvement.USB / Coax would be a preference.Note that differences (at the PC) in "Sound" will be heard from one brand to another.Mac difference once again. 
Inexpensive Headphone DAC
schiit.com...Modi Multibit / C Media USB $249 made in USA! 
Would this room treatment be worthwhile?
You want absorption!If you don't you will have diffracted reflection on a panel on the wall. 
How can we hear the difference in cables in a bad room?
Listen in near-field position.Simple. 
Would this room treatment be worthwhile?
Sounds 'just right' ... maybe some polyfill instead of glass fibre.Light / porous enough for air to flow in.Should be available at a fabric outlet. 
Been asked before but... One sub or two?
A single Sub-Woofer will typically add to coherence with many mains.The size of the drivers is more the focus than the room size.A well driven 12"-15" driver will generally be a better choice.A single Sub with two 8"-10" drivers will produce the s... 
Computer for home audio
Currently using a Zenbook / IcePower B&O Tech - USB PC for some streaming duty.Sounds much better than the previous sony laptop.