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| Rank the top reference DACs you've heard Yes. If it’s in the Internet, it is definitely true. Especially if “backed” by “solid” scientific evidence like graphs and “measurements” | |
| If Power Cords Don't Matter... That is bad. Very bad. This hobby is about listening and enjoying good audio, not reading some white papers and getting a hard on staring at some graphs Obviously I fall into the data group. That is not bad, it is just how it is. | |
| Rank the top reference DACs you've heard Esoteric N-01XD. Streamer built inAs a side note, if your “system” is comprised of cheap DIY speakers, and “adequate” amplification, and stock cables, then all these DACs are snake oil, as all DACs sound the same. Heck, someone at the famous ASR f... | |
| Cable Goop Review George is going to freak!! Do you guys buy this direct from Fidelity cables, or through dealers? | |
| B&W 800 D4's, Room size, & general Q's Hey @battbot: where in Virginia are you? If in Northern Virginia, plenty of dealers to audition speakers. As you should for that kind of money.For some reason, some people don’t like B&W speakers. I’d say, if you like the sound, go for them. T... | |
| If Power Cords Don't Matter... @cleeds The latter. That’s my guess. Based on what I see on ALL audio forums, across the internet. The same usual people who post everywhere everyday. Sometimes they don’t even own any audio system Do you think the cable skeptics represent half of... | |
| Power cord supplied with Luxman L-509X Integrated Amp Oh boy… Audio Science Review militia has embarked | |
| Nordost users....time to upgrade! Update: the China speaker cables arrived. These: https://www.ebay.com/itm/202996838435One day only listening, they likely need break in, but they sound very thin. Great build quality though. I will keep them in for a couple of weeks.Scott @oldhvym... | |
| Audioquest vs. Others No reason to be sorry at all. This is an outstanding and very informative post. Thank you for sharing. You helped me tremendously, and I hope you helped a few others as well | |
| Power cord supplied with Luxman L-509X Integrated Amp Not putting a nice power cord in your very nice Integrated amp is a crime. You are leaving a lot on the table to extract the best performance from it.Do NOT listen to the usual naysayers like Jason Bourne here. They always post on anything, and ev... | |
| Network Switches Not familiar with that Switch. To answer your question, ideally you would want to try another, more expensive Switch, with no-risk return policy. | |
| Network Switches Which network switch do you have now ? @sns | |
| Nordost users....time to upgrade! Oh well.... I may try those as well. For that price, why not try everything :-) | |
| Nordost users....time to upgrade! @lalitk --- will do.According to the seller, these are made using lizts twisted silver plated and teflon insulation | |
| Nordost users....time to upgrade! oldhvymec :These below are the speaker cables I just ordered from your China seller: https://www.ebay.com/itm/202996838435I ordered two pairs for bi-amping. For that price, worth a shot. I can just give them away to friends and family, or keep t... |