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SMSL D300
I’ve heard that the SMSL D300 punch’s above its weight. Has anyone compared with SMSL’s more expensive dac’s? Thoughts?  
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@gavin1977 I had Bakoon 13R, very similar. Worked well imo with Nenuphar’s.   
Vibration isolation or absorption?
Max once said “ Any material or device you put under any piece of equipment will change the sound”. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not. Some things I have found to work: Townshend Platforms, Ingress cup and balls, slate, very slightly infla... 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@djembeplay thanks for the details. Probably you know that every material used in audio has a sonic signature. One can test by introducing different materials under equipment and listening to the change in sound. I haven’t tried building cabinets ... 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
Hi @djembeplay sounds like a great project. What design are you considering and type of wood? Just in case you are not aware, the plans on the Cube website are different to what they use for their own complete builds.  Yamamotos will be a great m... 
Springs under turntable
Suggest combining your springs with 3 cups and balls arranged in a equilateral triangle for even better seismic isolation.  
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
Good to see the Bakoon 13R and Enleum 23R now getting the recognition they deserve. @V10 thanks for your comparison, very useful. What other amps have you had experience of my I ask?  
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@debjit_g Network Acoustics is new to me, thanks for the heads up.   
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@stephendunn I have the 2020 version unpowered into the Bakoon dac. I see Mark Coles has now introduced an even higher model called the Evo, not tried yet. His LAN cable was the best I tried as well.    
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
Sablon Elite USB I can recommend.  
Least Expensive Power Conditioner/Surge Protector That Won't Worsen Sound
U.K. produced Puritan PSM156, it works and is much better value than anything else.  
Unofficial Orchard Audio StarKrimson Ultra Amplifier Owners
Spec Corp vs Orchard? Anyone compared?  
Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs)
I’m surprised no one mentions SPEC CORP, outstanding amplifiers. Another may well be LFD I suspect, who have recently turned their hand to class D.  
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
Direct wiring does have benefits, I’ve tried. Ricevs, let us know if you start that OB thread.  
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
ricevs, good suggestions about OB and direct wiring but can I suggest a separate thread on OB designs for a fuller discussion. I would chime in since I have a number of designs and drivers in mind and intend to put them together this year includin...