soix

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Transport to replace my cd player
I dunno.  Especially since you’re already using a Synchro Mesh I’m not sure you’re gonna hear a world of difference between transports.  I’d shoot an email off to the guy who designed and built your DAC and see what he has to say or recommend.  Pe... 
something is not right here and it's on purpose!!!
lf i encode digital audio with the frequencies of dark side of the moon 1st press vinyl from 1973 the new digital audio will take on the sound signature of the vinyl.Uh, I got nuthin’.  Peace out.  
2 channel amp suggestion
What sound characteristics are most important to you? 
Recommend speakers for Hegel H190
I think the LSA 20 Statements would provide significant improvements in every aspect over your B&Ws yet retain a fairly similar overall sonic signature with more refinement.  Bass goes down to 25Hz, which in itself should be a revelation.  The... 
Help with DAC choice....
Given your preferences, some of the better R2R NOS DACs might also be worth exploring.  Best of luck in your search.  
something is not right here and it's on purpose!!!
I think Sam, Bo, and Kenjit should get together and build the perfect audio system, then we can all just buy that and be done.  It’s that simple.  
purchasing US made speakers
What aspects of speaker performance and sound reproduction are most important to you? 
Recommend speakers for Hegel H190
What aspects of stereo performance and sound reproduction are most important to you?  You’ll get much better and more meaningful speaker recommendations by sharing this critical info.  
Need copper speaker cable recommendations $300 ish
There’s a 6ft pair of Acoustic Zen Satoris available here for $425 (about $800 retail).  Great all-around cables — you won’t be disappointed, but if you are, just sell them.  Best of luck.  
can someone have a look at this spectrogram / waveform is this music or noise?
Oh I don’t know...just listen, maybe? 
Guidance on Speaker Wire
At that length I’d absolutely make my own.  Otherwise I’d look to something good but lower on the cost spectrum like Audio Envy.  Best of luck.  
$5k Pair Full Range Speaker Shootout - Help me pick
Underwood HiFi, who now manufactures LSA speakers, is offering their LSA 20 Statement speakers here for $4500/pr (normally $7k) that includes a nice pair of speaker cables.  As they’re selling direct this offers a lot of value given their pedigree... 
CD Transport VS Streamer
The only thing I can think of is jitter.  I’d contact Schiit and see if they have any thoughts on what you’re hearing.  
CD Transport VS Streamer
Why not just sell the Node and upgrade to a Vault 2i, rip all your CDs into it and get rid of the transport altogether?  Or, if you’re really looking for something better, pick up a used Innuos Zen Mk3.  That’s what I’d do anyway.  Best of luck.  
Looking for a Tube Pre Amp to drive ATC SCM150ASLT Speakers
What specifically would you like to improve upon over what you have now?