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PS Audio NEW Huron Firware upgrade. 😩😫😩
What I don't see mentioned is that everyone must consider these firmware upgrades in relation to their equipment. Huron is not going to have the same impact on all systems, since all systems are different!if your system is not that relvealing, or ... 
Stylus cleaner
I would be worried and reluctant to use the Flux Hifi Sonic cleaner. A third party device that oscillates the cantilever?! No thanks. This is clearly not what the cantilever was designed for. The description on Music Direct is laughable - talking ... 
Motorman's New Scam Of The Week - the miraculous Furutech LP Demagnetizer
I actually trust industry experts like Fremer, and many others, who did comparisons of demagnetized vs non-demag. and actually bought one for themselves. And my rig costs more than $100K, so why not?The demagnetizer has been tested and reviewed ma... 
Best DAC for CD redbook playback from a PS Audio Perfectwave transport
I had the perfect wave mkII and upgraded to the Directstream. It's almost night and day. The DSD is the first time I've heard a DAC that sounds (almost) like analog.  
New Luxman DA-06 doesnt sound so great. Will it get better?
It's not just about the step-down voltage. The cycles (hertz) is also different in Japan vs NA/Eu. They are at 50Hz I believe. 60Hz in NA/Eu. Makes a difference! 
Phono pre "Break-In" process? Necessary?
Of course there is break-in required to get the best out of ANY electric or mechanical gear!It's ludicrous to think otherwise. But how long and how much difference it will make varies. But who cares? Just enjoy it from hour 1 and know it will impr... 
if you had my system and $2,000 budgeted for an upgrade, where would you spend it?
Room treatment firstnext on the DAC, upgrade to the PS Audio DSDthen on a record cleaning machine. Will be much more than $2K, but you'll have something to look forward to as funds allow! 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
The best quality for the $ is to avoid buying retail.Right now I'm listening to $400 full range RCA MI-12480 Alnico (read about this, they don't use such powerful magnets anywhere near this price point if you buy retail anymore) drivers in a DIY w... 
Learning the hard way about AC power solutions
I'm fairly certain that it's your Power Point Premier that's malfunctioning. I had a PPP and they were quite unreliable. I went through 3 in 2 years. And when they had a glitch, they would default to a "pass through" state, where you would just ge... 
ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO SELL
Sorry for your loss. My advice - and the same that I will give to my wife when I'm gone - is to sell it here and not through a dealer. Unless that dealer knew your husband well. Or to find a friend who will sell it for you. Paypal is very safe as ... 
Who are the most underground high-end companies
Taters, I've paid dearly for due diligence. When I finally swore off the high-end (I should say high-advertised) stuff was when I paid air-fare to fly the Vandy dealer over here to "adjust" the 5AC speaks, drove 90 miles each way to the airport an... 
What is the best 2A3 SET Amplifier?
Audio Note Japan.Souga.End of story.(AN UK is a big joke if they are charging the Kondo Japan prices, which I think they are. Look at their factory, and product quality and that will answer any comparative queries...)