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The new LSA Signature 50 Monitor "Disruptive Product"
For what it's worth, here is Steve G's take on them: First, somebody get that guy a decent meal.  Pretty lame review IMHO.  He harps incessantly on the bass and speaks very little about the all-important mids and almost nothing on treble.  Also... 
Optimal lengths for USB and Ethernet cabling for digital audio
I’ll just say I was gonna go with a shorter Ethernet cable to save $$$ but heard it’s better to keep streamer further away from DAC so I went with 1.5m.  So, not so much the cable but the potential noise from the streamer being 5he problem.  Seems... 
The review wehave been promising is up
@aquint So, you started with this excuse… With the 432 EVO Aeon review, as Lalin pointed out, I do have a Baetis server that’s active in my system and I use a lot and, of course, compared to the Belgium product. But how many readers have had... 
The new LSA Signature 50 Monitor "Disruptive Product"
86 db sensitivity…..I’m out…. Most monitors have a sensitivity at or around 86dB. I will say the review leaves me wondering if the Sig 50 makes the Sig 10 almost superfluous at least sonically? As a consumer all I can say I’d kudos to Wally for... 
The review wehave been promising is up
Tough crowd. @aquint Not really, if you’re honest and deal in facts. Otherwise, yeah you’ll find this a little rough especially if you’re not accustomed to being held accountable for what you say. Speaking of which, still waiting, as per my pr... 
Cable Quality vs Customer Service
Interesting, and thanks for the follow up! Very glad to hear the positive benefits in your HeadFi system translated well to your home system.  How would you say aspects like 3D imaging/soundstage and tonality compared to the SR in your home system?  
The review wehave been promising is up
this stuff really gets you riled up doesn’t it? While I appreciate your concern for us, the solution is don’t read his posts, don’t reply to them. You would be surprised how much that would eliminate the problem of lengthy threads about misbehavi... 
The review wehave been promising is up
I don’t have a problem with posts by dealers in general or Dave Lalin in particular. If I go into a dealer’s store I expect him to try to sell me the gear he sells. Except this isn’t his store you’re walking into, it’s a forum for people to sha... 
Empyrean Headphones/Sennheiser HDVD 800 + 'what DAC'?
I'm thinking I need to get a DAC/headphone amp that better matches the Empyrean headphones. Again I must ask the key question, what improvements are you looking for and what sound characteristics are most important to you?  Without this critica... 
Tube Integrated Under 1,500
How about this beauty? It’s been on the market for a bit so might be negotiable on price, and with 75Wpc will likely do a better job feeding your thirsty Totems and sound great. Best of luck. https://www.ebay.com/itm/354026696352  
Empyrean Headphones/Sennheiser HDVD 800 + 'what DAC'?
I used the Dragonfly Red for a while when I was getting started in HeadFi and still use it for when I’m on the move, but your system would benefit from a better DAC IMHO.   What are you using for a DAC now (if any), and what sound characteristics ... 
Empyrean Headphones/Sennheiser HDVD 800 + 'what DAC'?
Are you planning on continuing to use the 800 as an amp/DAC and want another amp/DAC that is truly portable, or are you looking for a better DAC to feed the 800?  
Are there any happy long-term owners of the Focal Elex/Clear/Utopia?
If the Focal sound is truly special to you it’s probably worth risking their well-known QC problems, but definitely buy from a credible dealer in the event things go south.  Otherwise, there are lots of excellent headphones out there so if you’re ... 
A Beginner's Guide to Audiophile
I agree that Harley’s book is probably a good place for you to learn many of the concepts and jargon that describe and embody high-end audio.  But the BEST thing you can do is go listen to as many headphones as you can with your own music, and the... 
The review wehave been promising is up
With the 432 EVO Aeon review, as Lalin pointed out, I do have a Baetis server that’s active in my system and I use a lot and, of course, compared to the Belgium product. But how many readers have had experience with that one? I’ve reviewed a coup...