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Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
I second this Lps.  I bought it for my pair of FMC’s and it made a very noticeable improvement. Prior to this Lps, I tried the ifi ipower wall plug Lps and it made no noticeable improvement in my system.  Fyi- This identical Lps unit can be bought... 
Need recommendations for a streamer
@badgerdms to get back to your question I used MacBook Pro prior to my Bricasti M5. Mac sounded very good but Bricasti was much improved. Prior = Mesh Router-Fmc-Optical cable- Fmc- MacBook- AQ Jitterbug- AQ Coffee Usb- Dac Now=  Mesh Router- Fmc... 
Need recommendations for a streamer
Bricasti M5 Network Streamer took my streaming to another level. Only an Ethernet cable, no Wifi, no computer cables,  just a network connection. Should be a good companion to your Terminator. Check it out  
Using battery power to go off the City's power grid
@viber6 fyi- i use 2 agm 100wh batteries with my  24v powerbright pure sine wave inverter for a total of 2400wh. I have 2 of these outlet setup’s on both sides of my home.  Each outlet set up cost me less than $500.  Already had solar set up to fe... 
Using battery power to go off the City's power grid
Nice option.... certainly a better value than the expensive regenerators and you get multi-functionality with portability.  It would be fun to do a side by side SQ comparison with PS Audio PP.  I have a solar back up outlet connected to 2 AGM batt... 
Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
@sns ok my LPS (paid under $100) arrived today and I must say the higher quality LPS  moved the needle right out of the box.  The bass is a bit heavy but I will give it some time to break in.  Anyway it’s a keeper. Similar improvements, to a lesse... 
Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
@sns Thanks for input.  Ordered the higher quality LPS to give it a try.   On a separate topic I thought I would give battery power a try for kicks.  I already had a Solar back up power outlet (a 24 volt set up) with a pure sine-wave  inverter.  ... 
Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
Good to hear another success story.  The 2 generic FMC’s with fiber optic cable made a significant improvement on my system as well.  I tried adding an iFi ipower LPS plug to my FMC’s and it made no sonic improvement over the stock wall plug.  End... 
Fritz vs CSS vs Ryan
Fritz REV 5 SE owner here and I absolutely love them.  The ScanSpeak Revelator woofer combined with the ScanSpeak Illuminator tweeter is magic.  Enjoy them more every time I listen to them.  Fritz is such a great guy with a passion for his speaker... 
Seeking suggestions for 6922 tubes
Sooo many to choose…after rolling many tubes the ones that sounded best to me in my DAC are listed below.  Brent Jesse is a good source but some what pricey.   Deals can be found on EBAY from reputable sellers by experienced buyers.   Mario Miniwa... 
Newbie seller
Fyi-  I have sold vacuum tubes that were shipped USPS to Portland and I never received confirmation that they were delivered.  I contacted the buyer and confirmed that were delivered days ago.  Thus may bd a common issue in Portland.  
Paper cone drivers/natural materials
No complaints on my Fritz Monitors with the ScanSpeak Revelator Drivers.  Paper seems very very good to me.  
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
ESS AMT-1 with Heil Air Motion Transformer...my brother bought a pair in the late ‘70’s and I was absolutely mesmerized with his music.  I had no idea stereo music could sound so real...I inherited them and need to pull them out of storage, repair... 
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
Goldenear Triton’s with those class D subs built in opened my eyes to this to this rabbit hole filled hobby after a 30 year sabbatical…they keep getting better with each component upgrade and tweak. Can only imagine what the GE Ref’s sound like…ju... 
2019 Mac Pro vs. Roon
Take a look at the Bricasti M5  Network Streamer.  The M5 and your Mac only need to be connected by ethernet cable to your network.  Mac can be anywhere and not near your system.  M5 works very well with Audirvana but you need it to connect to a D...