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tksteingraber

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Ethernet cables
I also use Amazon CAT 8 in front of and after my optical set up.  The optical made a significant improvement.  I have tried a couple AQ cables (with the optical) and they made no improvement so they were returned and I use the amazon cables. Money... 
Not Chinese Fakes But Not big $$$ Either
Nice post and looks like some fun.  I enjoy doing DIY projects as well and have found buying from Chris at VH Audio a pleasure.  He is such a nice guy and has great wire with helpful ideas and instruction.  I have made his flavor 1, 2, 3 and  4 po... 
Advice on a tube tester
Contact Paul Hart.  Pkharthave@gmail.com  He is one of the foremost experts on calibration, repairs and selling used testers direct in the states.  He can give you a complete rundown on on the various testers and their limitations.  He convinced m... 
BOOKSHELF SPEAKER RECOMMENDATION
Agree on the Fritz line.  I have a few years old pair of Rev 5’s and they're great speakers.  No need for a sub here.  
Upgrading power system
I’m just starting out in this hobby and have a question that may have already been addressed. Trying to keep electrical connections as simple and direct as possible, why not hardwire the power conditioner’s (or amp etc) quality power cord directly... 
Couple of OCC Speaker Cable Options
@temmple I've bought these  all copper spade connectors several times.  Very nice build quality. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09GKHZ7XD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title  
Couple of OCC Speaker Cable Options
On the Xangsane Kimber Kable 12TC copy.  For fun, I bought 6m of the wire and a set of all copper spades to make a Diy Kimber Kable copy just to see how it would sound.  Total cost = $60 US. I have to say they sound very nice  Deep clean bass, cle... 
Zavfino
Nice. VH Audio is a great site and Chris is a great guy to work with.  I have made all four flavors of his DIY recipes and they perform very well. He has some really nice wire to have fun with.  Time to explore some of these highly regarded cables... 
Zavfino
@juanmanuelfangioii which cablbes did you settle on?  Prima mk II speaker cables?  Arcadia or Fusion IC?  
Looking to partner with someone regarding the SR Purple fuse 3 for price of 2 offer
@willgolf They say they are not directional but i would try them both ways to be sure.  I have had no issues with these fuses over 6 months of use.  
Looking to partner with someone regarding the SR Purple fuse 3 for price of 2 offer
Just for fun try one of these fuses … crazy but they sound fantastic in my Amp/DAC’s. I have not tried the SR purple but these sounded better in my system than the SR Orange, QSA blue and QSA yellows. They fill these fuses with graphene and fine c... 
Zavfino
Trying to decide between lines….Anyone compare Zavfino and Cerious speaker cables Prima MkII to Graphene Matrix? Or RCA IC Fusion to Graphene Matrix? The Cerious used vs Zavfino new aren’t too far apart in price.  Thanks  
To ROON or not to ROON ?
For me when I upgraded from a Macbook Pro with Amarra (great sounding software with an iffy interface) to a Bricasti M5 I had to move on to either Roon MConnect or Audirvana.  Did trials on all three and MConnect was off the table immediately.  I ... 
Isolation Springs Deal
On my systems they make a meaningful  difference and well worth using.  Just can’t justify spending big on the top brands.  Best success for me has been using them on speakers.  I placed them between  my Fritz speakers and stands with 3 springs an... 
Isolation Springs Deal
@tweak1 sorry  but I was inquiring what you replaced the spring sets with st the higher price. Thanks