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Music Server Recommendation
I have a Mola Mola Makua (preamp/DAC) that excepts a direct ethernet signal and a Innuos Zenith mk2 SE that outputs an ethernet signal but I have not tried that connection yet.  I have been using a USB connection. My Mola Mola retailer told me in ... 
Music Server Recommendation
I owned an Aurender N100H for 2 years and recently purchased an Innuos Zenith mk2 SE (demo unit from Axpona 2018).  As far as usability the Zenith is way easier to use.  Ripping CD's is so easy compared to the Aurender....Also the ability to use R... 
Innuos Zenith
Just upgraded the isolation under my Zenith mk2 SE to Stillpoints Ultra 6’s and WOW what an improvement over Nordost Sort Kones TC’s. The upgrade from the stock feet to the Nordost TC’s was big but going from Nordost TC’s to the Ultra 6’s was even... 
Classe moving up to power amp from integrated?
I agree with dweller and georgehifi that the Ca-2300 would be a huge upgrade and using your CAP-101 as a preamp until you can afford a better pereamp would work also.  I see your CAP-101 preamp outputs are single ended (RCA) only and balanced (XLR... 
Innuos Zenith
aj72  with the release of the mk3's I would look for a demo Zenith mk2.  With a good after market PC and some quality footers it would be a great unit.  I'm sure the retailers will be ready to deal to make room for the new models.  
Innuos Zenith
@audiotroy   I placed 3 Nordost Sort Kones (TC) under my Zenith last night and it made a big improvement over the stock feet.  I use a Valhalla PC and 2 Heimdall 2's (USB and ethernet) cables to it and it sounds great!  Thanks for giving me the id... 
Innuos Zenith
@mtraesbo not sure what you mean by "the radio part isn't not plug & play".  Can you please explain that?@audiotroy When you say "There are a few tweeks which will dramatically improve a Zennith".  I have a Zenith SE which comes with custom is... 
Innuos Zenith
Innuos made 100 Zenith mk2 SE units and I was told they are all gone although you could contact the US distributor Mark Sossa with Well Pleased A/V to have him look for one for you.  Mark told me they will not make anymore SE's.  I have heard the ... 
Innuos Zenith
I have owned an Auredner N100h for almost 2 years and have been pretty happy with it. 2 weeks ago I bought the Zenith mk2 SE demo unit being used at Axpona in Chicago (you probably listened to my unit when you were there). In terms of SQ it is s... 
Great Customer Service From Simaudio
I own a 870a Sim amp and just love it...never had a problem but good to know if one comes up.  Thanks for sharing!  
Classe Amp Wiring - Speaker outputs
Jumper cables are for the speakers.  The 4 posts per channel on the amp are for bi-wiring (2 single runs of speaker cable per side).  You can use either pair (+/-) per side on the amp, which ever is most convenient for connection purposes.  
Passive bi-amped Classe Amp5 vs 2300
I would make my decision based on listening preferences.  It sounds like your system is a stereo/HT set-up (like mine).  If you listen 75% to 2 channel music and 25% HT I would opt for a CA or CT-2300 for the front L&R speakers and use the Amp... 
Passive bi-amped Classe Amp5 vs 2300
Hi Kislali,I own a Amp5 and a CA 5100.  IMO the Amp5 is a home theater amp only!  The CA 5100 is way better (musically speaking).  If you could swing a CA 2300 I think you would be very happy....even a CA 5200 or CA 5300 would be light years ahead... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi Mattnshilp,I have really enjoyed your posts and videos. Have you had the opportunity or desire to review / listen to any Nordost products? Since you seem to be on a footers detour now I would like to know how the Sort Kones and Sort Fut com... 
Bowers Wilkins/Classe - Anyone had service from them as horrible as me?
hogarthd, I sent my Classe CA-5100 in for repair around March of last year. Classe fixed the amp but the time (from sending it to receiving it back) was a little over 2 months. I was told if I needed repairs again it would be a much longer turn...