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Best company to mod your gear?
Well, if I were to use external modifier, I'd have done my own research and suggest or insist on  my mods and/or particular parts. If you have unique unit wanting to upgrade, your suggestions could be better than leaving it to them.  I had forgott... 
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@lordmelton I only went by Aurrender's own literature is describing their usb out port. I'd think they'd give us some more information if they were doing any more than what they state. Tell us what type of clocking and whether discreet powered. I ... 
I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged.
@deludedaudiophile Your moniker fits you exactly, inability to accept this as possible reason certainly exhibits a certain disconnect from reality. Your STEM argument has so many flaws, also fits the moniker.  
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Yes to the above, and I did neglect to mention the possibility of simple usb renderers, not streamers, which means one can use server with non optimized usb port connect it to usb renderer which then connects to dac. The simple usb renderer has on... 
I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged.
I'm not sure if this has been discussed previously in these forums, but the difference between S and O could be explained by means other than philosophical and psychological.   We've all heard of color blindness, medical term is monochromacy. We... 
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I feel the need to repeat myself here. The vast majority of off the shelf servers out there DO NOT optimize usb, usb port simply comes off motherboard, motherboards are extremely noisy devices, especially the all in one type, those with cd rippers... 
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@lordmelton I think you have this the wrong way around. When one is optimizing usb its not the Amanero board you're supplying external PS to. What you're doing is isolating the USB OUT of server and applying dc power to it, In debjit case that JCA... 
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@lordmelton That's exactly what I've been doing for many years. Gives one access to all usb cables rather than the more unusual usb sans power line.   @debjit_g  I would tend to agree, yes the design and the connectors are changed, the metallurg... 
Feel free to talk me off the ledge
@doyle3433 Are you ready to report back, nearly three months now.  
Best audiophile earwax removal system?
I use Murine systerm, I've heard NeilMed has ear system. I use their sinus clean system, blocked sinuses affect your hearing as well.  
Preamp help please!
I should add combo of Statement, First Watt and Klpsch Heritage won't provide max of sound traits you're seeking. I understand you heard more of these traits with Supratek vs Statement  in concert with your other existing components. Per previous ... 
Preamp help please!
@coachpoconnor I hadn't read your entire op. NOS WE101D tubes will be very difficult to fine.  Forget about the Psvane WE unless you can find proper seller. The Linalai I spoke of will be great improvement in the qualities your seeking. I can say... 
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@debjit_g Yes, I understood that, I was just relating the AQ to WW in general sense, presuming same metallurgy so perhaps same sound signature with all cables of that particular model. Its possible I could be wrong here?  
Can a $750 system sound good?
I can see it. Just don't try to make it resolving, at this price level don't need to expose the warts.  
UGH...The tired, "BEST" Rock guitarist thread
Every band can have off night. One of the WORST concerts I ever saw, Moody Blues, mid 70's last show of long tour. I thought they'd go out with big bang, instead went out with a snooze. I can imagine Mahavishnu would also greatly benefit from a sy...