rockyboy

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Why do designers/manufacturers...?
CzariveyHuh? Why bring up Bryston? You lost me? 
cartridge recommendations
Elinor - My Classic 3 sits on a 3" maple shelf. In your opinion, would my table still benefit from sitting on Stillpoints? If so, why?Thanks 
Why do designers/manufacturers...?
Are we saying audiophile grade fuses are snake oil? 
Why do designers/manufacturers...?
A large number of audiophiles, to include reviewers, claim to hear noticeable improvements when stock fuses are replaced with "audiophile quality" fuses such as Synergistic Research Quantum Red and Audio Horizon fuses. Assuming the SR and AH fuses... 
RCA shaded dogs
Photon46 - very informative. Thanks! 
RCA shaded dogs
Booooo. Zero shaded. Lots of red seal. 
RCA shaded dogs
Thanks!Need to look to see if I have any. 
USB power supply?
Ptss - forgive me, but what do you mean by "balanced" power? 
I need some speakers identified.
Pioneers! 
Computer vs CD/SACD discs
Bought a Bryston BDP-1/BDA-1 and couldn't be happier. I've owned DACs and transports, players and then went to streaming using a highly modded Airport Express. Now my CDs are saved using dbpoweramp in FLAC on two 128GB flash drives. I use an iPad ... 
REL Magic
In my simple mind I'd have to think that removing SR wire altogether and using only Furutech wire with a neutrik termination would be better yet. Where am I going wrong? 
REL Magic
Anyone had an opportunity to compare neutrik cables offered by REL, Kimber Kable and Synergistic Research ? Of course, if I'm going to upgrade, I want to get the "best" cable for my Storm III. 
Bryston BDP-2 controller
Go to Audiocircle.com and look at Manic Moose. Seems to offer a lot of capability. I've not had a chance to download it yet and use with my BPA-1/BDA-1 combo as we're remodeling the house; but hope to play with it when my system is back in place. 
Which of these 3 dacs is your favorite?
Agree with Mesch. I love my BPA-1/BDA-1 combo. 
Streamer and DAC question
IMHO the Bryston BDA-1/BPA-1 combo is outstanding. However, I realize that there is a lot of good sounding equipment out there. Actually there's too many choices. This hobby can drive you crazy if you let it.