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What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
I have heard Studer C37, heard Studer 820, never heard Ampex or ATR. It was on different occasions , with different gear so it is hard to compare.But by far the biggest impression made on me UHA-Tascam phase 11. No other R2R have even come clo... 
Albedo Silver Cables
https://hi-fi.com.pl/kable-testy-lista/1976-albedo-metamorphosis.html Here is some review of their top speaker cable called Metamorphosis 6ft about 6000USD (comparison to Tara Labs Edge), you can google translate it 
Tara Labs Omega vs Transparent Audio Reference XL - comparison
Tara Labs is more universal, one does not need to calibrate cable to particular gear. I have heard just old Omega, I was told be dealer that old Omega is about as good as newer Omega Onyx. So nobody has compared Tara Omega Onyx/Gold to calibrated ... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
It took long time, but finally my Aurender N10 is back home from upgrade.In summary more body, more dynamic, more colors, it is no longer flesh out, hollow grayish sound.Is it better then my benchmark: CD AudioAero Capitole mkII, hard to say, very... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
> i disagree that ripped cd’s sound inferior to the hard cd This is prevalent message, that is why I have decided to try media server. I was literally shocked that my experience do not jive with experience of so many experienced audiophiles. ... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
Stereophile Dec 2018 ATC CDA2 MK2 review Ken Micallef "Going from physical CD to ripped files is like switching vinyl out for digital, but with edges polished and dynamics truncated. The sound was very good overall, including from DSD files, b... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
Steve thank you for your comment. I'm newbie when it comes to digital, so First question: how expensive Ethernet cables can help in case of Aurender N10 (even Aurender support doubt that)  playing from internal drives ? INO only SPIDF cable can... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
Follow up:   1) Aurender support.   I have asked Aurender support to check my unit, they did their best. After thorough week long investigation I have got answer from Aurender, I'm pasting it below, IMO it might be of some value for audiogon ... 
Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming
In my experience good quality CD transport sounds better then good media server see thread: "Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices ". But Aurender when streaming from Tidal sounds excellent. I do not have explanation why. It is just what me ... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
I used to have similar problem unit would not unmute from time to time when turning on. I spent literally years going from one workshow to another. Finally I have found skillful electronic who spent days measuring it and has found about seven cold... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
I appreciate your answers.I especially like the idea to contact Aurender support ( they are very responsive and eager to help ).I have just assumed that there is nothing they can do for me when N10 actually plays music.I have just used default set... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
Thank you all for your  answers. AudioAero DAC only accepts SPDIF or AES/EBU connection, no USB, it is 13 years old DAC. But with all upgrades I have done, it sounds better to me and my audio buddies then AudioNote DAC4 Signature ( I have borro... 
Best digital cable for Aurender N10
I have heard great things about Odin , way to expensive for me, looking for something below $2k. 
Synergistic Research - NEW Element Cables
I have SR Apex and PR Interconnects. They are open sounding cable with good soundstage. One of my MPC broke so I have opened it, I was utterly surprised , it was build with cheaper parts then $7 power adapter I had at hand. Why do they cost so muc... 
Audio Aero CDP tube replacement: 6021 v/s 6n16b
There are two Nichicon PM 100uF caps in power supply of my Capitole, have anybody tried to replaced them with some better Nichicon FZ or BlackGate caps ?I have already replaced yellow audience 100nF with CuTF VCap 100nF with great sonic results.