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Too good a post to waste
Oh boy... it takes this guy using another cable to notice that his previous cable he had all along was faulty or broken!! 😂😂 
Replace Ayre Codex with Topping D90 DAC
Ayre Codex is way better than a Topping. Whoever tells you Topping is great, either (1) never tried anything other than a Topping, or a similar chi-fi DAC, or (2) believes all DACs sound the same, bits are bits, etc. 
Looking at Focal
Whoever tells you a Kanta sounds better than B&W 802 D3...., I want to really have what he is smoking 😂 
Bricasti M1 vs new M3
mgrif104121 posts06-26-2020 8:03amDdafoe: please do try a higher performance streamer.  I think you might be very pleasantly surprised. This is indeed very sound advice. A streamer can be just as important as the DAC 
Replace Ayre Codex with Topping D90 DAC
Definitely fix the Codex. Replacing it with a Topping is a step backwards. 
Looking at Focal
really? a Focal Kanta sounded better than B&W 802 D3 to you? Wow! Shocking 
Shout out to Vinshine Audio and Alvin Chee
Alvin is awesome! It's been a while, several years ago, but one time I had an issue with Denafrips DAC. I emailed him and pronto! he did we remote session log in, then video chat, and fixed the issue. 
USB cables and Galvanic Isolation
Hopefully Dow Jones will not report this one and get it deleted:Length does not matter, but preferably short. About 1-1.5 meter no longer, if your equipment proximity allows. 50 cm would work well too.As for which one, depends on budget. Examples:... 
USB cables and Galvanic Isolation
If you listen to (read: read) Dow Jones here, nothing matters, nothing makes a difference, all snake oil, blah ... blah... check out all his posts. You will learn nothing. That's the reason he exists. His hobby.Do yourself a favor, and try a nice ... 
Integrated Amp (Gryphon, T+A, etc) or DAC + Stereo Amp for B&W 802d3
Congratulations @fan118 !! That looks like an outstanding amp!Did you get the matching Essence preamp as well? Or running DAC directly to Amp? Is your DAC a Linn? 
Integrated Amp (Gryphon, T+A, etc) or DAC + Stereo Amp for B&W 802d3
I have the T+A PA 3100 HV paired with my B&W 803 D3 and I never felt this combo is too analytical. As a matter of fact, I love the warmth of the mid-range I get from these speaker with the T+A, something I did not get with my previous amps.Hav... 
Innous Zen Mini MK 3
Yes @arafiq  --- I agree with you. DAC on the Mini is simply a "convenience" feature.  
Innous Zen Mini MK 3
arafiq225 posts06-07-2020 6:20pm....I feel that the Zen Mini should only be reviewed as a streamer and CD ripper. You forgot one very important thing: it's a Server too 
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hey @douglas_schroeder —- excellent post! Thanks for sharing  
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