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Simaudio 400m / 860A vs PS Audio BHK250
I did an extensive audition of the Simaudio gear and thought it was excellent.  I ultimately went with Hegel, bang for the buck being the determining factor.  Very similar performance to my ear and though I haven't measured it, the running temp se... 
ETHERNET CABLES
Cat6 should do the job and I will also share something that improved the SQ in my system.   I had 2 Ethernet switches between my router and streamer and was running low $ Best Buy cables.  I got an entry level Ethernet cable from Audioquest and ... 
WILL IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
@treynolds155   +1 for SVS inexpensive for what you get.  Ditto    
WILL IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Supply chain problems taught me a lot about acoustics and sonic performance.   I just did a project converting an unused room to a 2 channel listening room.  Hegel integrated driving Focal towers.  Electronics were in place first then had to wai... 
Upgrade Internal DAC of Node or go with Atoll ST120.
Has anyone looked at the MiND 2 Network Player from Simaudio ($2400 USD)?  Quite a jump in price from the Node but I'm wondering if this step up would unlock the performance of a very good DAC.  
Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
I haven't read the complete thread so forgive me if this has already been mentioned.   This didn't cost me a dime and really improved my SQ.  I'm streaming a Bluesound Node to a Hegel integrated.  There were two network switches (splitters) betw...