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Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
That’s too bad cause I don’t have the budget for the X1 right now 🤨 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Just replaced my PS Audio AC5 with Audioquest Thunder on my integrated amp. Can’t say I hear a world of difference.....yet 
Lumin X1 and headphones amplifier: what to do ?
Max wave,good to hear. I’m sure the X1 will be amazing for you in both setups. Cheers 
Teaming Audio Research pre with Parasound JC5??
You can probably get a used ARC amp for the same price range as a new JC5 
New Revell PerformaBe speakers
Apparently, the newly released F328be is similar in price and performance to the older Ultima Studio2 line, so Revel is going to discontinue the latter leaving only the top level Salon2  
Legacy vs Revel
Not true, the Studio2 are not that hard to drive. You may have this one confused with the Salon2 which IS harder to drive and less efficient. I’ve driven mine in the past with 100 watts and they were fine. Power aside, they are a different present... 
Ethernet Cable or Not?
My advice is to learn the difference between advice and advise. As such, I advise that this advice be adhered to when advising others or providing advice as an advisor. Failing this, lets just agree to use “advisce” for everything. 
Ethernet Cable or Not?
My advice is to learn the difference between advice and advise. As such, I advise that this advice be adhered to when advising others or providing advice as an advisor  
Atmos Speaker placement
Use link above. Placement is actually pretty crucial to get Atmos to work right. I got it wrong and have been disappointed ever since. 
JL F112 Fathom Repair
Having done this myself, I can tell you that you will need to break the seal from gasket between case and back section. Use hairdryer or heat gun on the aluminum backplate to loosen seal then removal should be very easy.  
To get best sound quality, roon or lumion app?
N_Brio. No upsampling. Everything set to native resolution 
Pre and Amp Suggestions
I think I would only being upgrading with Vitus by moving to their signature (class A) equipment. The RI-101 would only be an incremental improvement. Thinking I agree with the tube preamp suggestions and keep the RI-100 as a power amp possibly 
Is integrated the future for 2 channel audiophiles?
I think the newer hi end integrated amps are definitely gaining ground. The advances in technology and the greater attention paid to the preamp section (not just an amp with an input volume control) has resulted in some very competitive products v... 
Building shielded IC's. Should both shield ends be terminated at the RCA, or only one?
I certainly appreciate millercarbon’s singular grasp on all of these audio absolutes. All hail millercarbon! 
Audiopile hyperbole, reference, SOTA, ultimate and more...
10” home theatre subwoofer, lightly used, Never abused....