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Has anyone heard the Gato Audio PPA-1 phone preamp?
I have not heard one but the reviews are quite positive. Did you end up purchasing one? If so how does it sound?  
Hagerman Trumpet MC review
Has anyone compared it the Modwright Ph9.0 X?  
Phono stage for second system
All very heloful. Has anyone experience with Hagerman Trumpet?  ( was mentioned on an old post)  
Small Green Computer - Sonic Transporter i9 (Gen 4) mini review
Do you find adding a linear power supply to the i5 ( or other models ) upgraded sound?  
Home network router question
So a followup question after considering the options. Heres's the proposed solution: Place the modem and first hard wired router pod in the basement but mounted up on the wall towards the ceiling.  Hard wire the streamer to the hard wired router... 
Home network router question
Thanks for all the comments; all very helpful. One other question/thought. I know the modem/router is best located in the "center" of ones home but wonder if anyone has had success with placement in the basement ( with router extenders in the re... 
Home network router question
Yes the only downside, is with my modem in the stereo cabinet the primary Plume node is in very close proximity to the cabinet.  It sits just above the cabinet.  So continuing that set up would seem ripe for EMI interference. Moving the modem and... 
Silver spades
I didn't realize there was a limit. But to answer your question I find the discussions tend to take on a life of their own and meander.  Much like a worm on a dry outdoors surface.  So to refocus the conversation sometimes a new thread is helpful... 
RSX Technologies (Roger Skoff)
Has anyone tried his speaker cables? They look interesting.  
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC
I had the Bricasti M3, found it a bit sterile sounding.  Though great build and support from Bricasti. Went to Electrocompanient; very analogue sounding with life-like vocals.  
Gold coated brass speaker spades
Direct from the source:  I inquired and Tara told me Brass with Gold Plating. They do not offer a chance to upgrade.  
Gold coated brass speaker spades
The cables are made by Tara Labs.  The issue in my mind is that similarly priced cables have copper based connectors.  All of my other cables are gold plated copper.  I get they may be trying to create some value by using cheaper connectors, but p... 
Unplated copper spades/banana
I guess my question is, what does bare copper sound like vs gold plated? Loss of warmth? Increase air or detail? Thanks  
Amp vs Preamp
What did you upgrade to?  
Amp vs Preamp
It seems from the comments that the process is a bit of trial and error vis a vis matching Preamps and Power amps.  I suppose it might be easier to stay within the same lineage or company when trying to match the components.  Or at least using tha...