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Ayre QX-5 Twenty steaming performance
I must of missed the thread on CA where Charlie Hansen said the QX 5 ethernet is a bit of a compromise, Is your QX 5 connected with ethernet or USB from the U1 mini.I think it was Michael at Arye who told me over the phone along with several other... 
Colorado-Based Manufacturers
05-31-2019 3:59amI can't believe no one mentioned the Avalon Speakers...The OP did in his post. 
Colorado-Based Manufacturers
I believe Jeff Rowland is Colorado based. 
AQ-SWITCH SE - Network setup
You want the Q switch connected to your dac or server. For very best sound' put the router on a LPS, router to your D-link switch, D-Link to FMC - FMC to Q Switch, Q switch to server, server to dac. If you can put the FMC and Q Switch on a LPS as ... 
Integrated Amp ideas for Dynaudio Special 40's
Yes’ my Accuphase A65 ( 60 watts ) drives my Dynaudio Special 25 monitors with plenty of finesse and authority.My room is 6m X 10m X 3.2 and I can easily do 90 plus db. 
Preamp upgrade or new preamp?
If you like the sound of the Cary but just want improved SQ I would upgrade the Cary for $1600.00. I would imagine the Cary and Pass sound very good together. 
Can one ever be "done" in this hobby?
The Holy Grail, its the journey' not the destination.This has been posted a few times and is so true. The better are systems sound the more we want more. 
Duelund hook up wires in a Sonus Faber Cremonas speakers??
Im now using the Duelund Silver foil 2.0 & 3.0 from xover to tweeter and 8in mid woofer, 12 g silver tinned copper from binding posts to xover. Previously running the Mundorf Silver / Gold. Has mentioned in previous post from other members the... 
Class A Solid State Sound
Accuphase class A amps are stable into one ohm load.  
Design a $60,000 Speaker - Start here
I have been told the diamond tweeter in the Tidal Contriva is $10.000.00 at thats not even there top of the line speaker. Im not sure I agree with speakers are the most over priced component' perhaps at certain price levels your correct but have y... 
How loud do you play music?
Using the AudioTools app on my Iphone typically listening between mid 60s to mid 80s. Have hit 100db plus a few times with Pink Floyd, Dire Straits. 
Can a linear power supply be used for multiple devices?
W4S has what your looking for called the LPS 1 I believe. You can power up to 4 devices with adjustable voltage for each module. The modules are sold separately from the LPS 1. Check there website out. 
Clayton Audio Class A
Check out the Accuphase website roberjerman, I could be wrong but those are the number posted and I have the A65, granted in stereo mode only due to available funds to get a second one but stereo mode for 60 watts of class a has serious power. 
Clayton Audio Class A
Accuphase Class A amps do as well. 8ohm 60w, 4ohm 120w, 2ohm 240w, 1 ohm 480w. Bridged mode, 8ohm 240w, 4ohm 480w, 2ohm 960w.Accuphase has serious power. 
Routing along Streaming.
My router is powered with the W4S LP-1 using the Furutech SP55n PC and Furutech NCF Rhodium plugs. I know the PC and plugs cost more then the LP1 but sure helped improve the SQ. My router is also grounded through the ethernet port and yes there is...