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Upgrade from Bluesound Node
The Eversolo DMP A6 is kind of everywhere in the reviews now. All kind of new ones out there now comparing against it  as well. But it still stands as a clear upgrade from the Node by a very large margin. Included Amazon a music I think. Plenty of... 
Speaker cable recommendations
Majorly overlooked since they aren’t a popular name run of wire, but I’m about to receive a set of Atlas Hyper 3.5 Achromatic speaker cables. All copper, high quality, pretty low impedance, properly insulated but with good dialectic/no (or very ve... 
What is the science behind audiophile fuses?
Something to do with electron flow around (not through) affected by different types of conductors and materials, yada, etc. I tried them, did notice quite a difference. Wish I hadn’t, because I did not believe they would until I swapped even just ... 
Affordable SS that sound like Tubes
What about the Kinki Studio Choco integrated? Haven’t yet heard it myself, but it’s often reviewed to have a SET amp richness and nuance while still maintaining authority and clarity. Extremely well built for the price - great QC: https://www.kin... 
Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?
Many asian companies - and I really do think it important to apply said distinction as not to generalize or disassociate the individuality and innovation of many unique companies in the East- are already well beyond the “copy cat” market approach.... 
DAC UPGRADE QUESTION
A few I’ve been considering that seem to hit well above their retail price… Okto dac 8 - interesting approach in optimizing a Sabre chip, also unique in their output stage Gustard R or A26 Ladder Schuman Have to say that anyone putting down an... 
When Will the DAC Singularity Be Reached?
iiWi Reviews….he does an outstanding job at raising these types of questions with current offerings. He’s basically defending the qualities of unique designs with a different approach to the output stage - Lampizator and the use of tubes in the ou... 
Moving again...system finally complete...back to starting over
Looks like a lot of support here for you to keep your system! I too share that sentiment. And those Spendors are outstanding. But must say, I just got a pair of Classic 4/5’s for my 10x14 space…and they’re pretty glorious! If it’s down to a smalle... 
Why do speakers improve with more powerful amps?
Both higher wattage and lower wattage with respective lower and higher sensitivity speaker combinations each render unique sonic results. Just as both tube and solid state (or then combination thereof) extend that further. Maybe a closer focus an... 
Sweet Sounding DAC
Just glanced through, but I don’t think Weiss Dacs have been mentioned yet. Outstanding and very unique sounding, true to source, realism and not harsh (depending on your front end with any dac of course). TMR has them. I also agree Aqua dacs woul... 
Steve Guttenberg finally reviews the Eminent Technology LFT-8b loudspeaker.
I saw the Steve Guttenburg review and thought of those here - particularly that had mentioned the Eminent Tech’s before. Very impressed. I’m with @aniwolfe in considering the LFT16a’s for my 10x14 room. Just been corresponding with Bruce about the... 
Okto DAC 8 Stereo (Shout-out)
Man…this is timely, as I was looking into the Gustard offerings. Now really excited about this Octo dac! Something to be said about their exploring the full 4 channel possibilities of a Sabre. That, combined with a really nice output stage…man.  ... 
$50k - $80k Budget…Opinions please.
Yup. Diminishing returns. Go to some listening rooms at a show or two, or at some decent shops. check out systems at 15k, 20k, 25k, 30k. Maybe a tad higher? But set a limit - no more than half of what you receive. Remember decent $$$$ down for tr... 
Ethernet switches the good and bad
Im looking into the LHY SW-8 switch. Can be found here: https://www.beatechnik.com/product-page/lhy-sw-8 Well reviewed here: https://youtu.be/NTqmCfq8TP8 Seems to be a great value for its construction and quality. Using a Fiio LPS for my stre... 
New DACs High End Munich 2023
What about Aqua La Voce S3? Runs close to the top of your budget, but has been reviewed as hitting well above its price. It’s seems to be a discrete dac with something special. I’ve never heard it, but others I know have and say it’s pretty exquis...