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Do CD Transports benefit much from upgraded power cords?
Jerry, Couldn’t be defined any better! 👍👍  
2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
DIY build of new main system small tower speakers using the highest quality efficient single drivers that are reasonably affordable….the plan is to build a 45”x10”x14” bass reflex cabinet using the Hungarian made Solido 6x9 Field Coil drivers with... 
To Fritz, Quicksilver, and all the exceptional makers trying to get the word out
@hilde45 Hats off to Fritz and his wonderful speakers.  I picked up a used pair of 2017 Rev 5 SE to use as mains in my 2nd Home Theatre System. They exceeded my expectations so when I ungraded my amp in my main system I thought let’s add my outgoi... 
DAC for Aurender N200
Absolutely love my Mojo Mystique EVO DAC with USB from a Bricasti M5. Interesting thread to check out…https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/six-dac-comparison  
Looking for High Quality Streamer Only Options (NO DAC)?
Interesting read on Bricasti https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/bricasti-m1-m5-m12-network-player-my-review-w-oem-response-brian  
Looking for High Quality Streamer Only Options (NO DAC)?
I use a Bricasti M5 Network streamer (endpoint) with a Sonic transporter (server) in a separate room. Both Roon ready and it works flawlessly with a tablet. I did use a laptop as the server prior but the sonic transporter is much easier since it s... 
Is all the hype warranted
If you look at the amps date made the majority of them are older models that have been redesigned.  Current models sell at a premium price with several that have been  listed over original purchase price due to the wait time.  With the significant... 
Is all the hype warranted
I have had my 20 W Decware Torii Jr v2 with copper bypass upgrade for 1 year.  It was a 25 month wait but I feel well worth it.  It replaced a 20 W Raven Blackhawk which is now in my second system.  Both amps sound great with the right tube combin... 
*** Black/Cyber Friday Audio Deals ***
+++1 Absolutely a great deal.  I cherish mine and will  never part with them..they are special.  Maybe I “need”..oops “want” a second pair.  🤔   
Do you have a perfect digital marriage?
Sonic transporter i5 with Roon on network main router in separate room. Mesh router to optical FMC, EtherRegan w/After Dark clock, Stack SmoothLan, Bricasti M5 Network Streamer, USB to Mojo Mystique EVO B4B 21. Puts a smile on!  
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
Very happy owner of Fritz Rev 5 SE’s.  They are the runt of the litter but certainly don’t sound small.  The Scanspeak drivers are superb and they are easy on power.  I drive them with a Raven Blackhawk 20W Tube amp barely turning the volume knob ... 
Swiss Digital FUSE BOX Question Thread
@ozzy Due to your success I thought I would give switching direction on my Graphene Sluggos another go after not hearing a difference hours back.  Well 🤯! The sluggo in my tube preamp sound definitely improved.  The Sluggo in my tube amp I couldn’... 
Battle of the Open Baffles
@wsrrsw the website link is posted on the first page of this thread dated 2/11  
Six DAC Comparison
@fuzzbutt17 Thank you for the detailed USB and I2S explanation. Very helpful in that there is quite a bit of chatter using a DDC to covert USB to I2S, coax, AES… I never understood or had the need and have used USB on all my DAC’s. I am currently ... 
274B Tube Comparison
@gregjacob I first ordered a Sophia 274b Aqua II a couple months back and it was dead on arrival no sound at all.  Several other forum buddies had failures as well which convinced me no more Sophia 274’s. Might be component match who knows.  Many ...