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Cable Survey
@alanhovey what are the Shunyata series that you use? 
Cable Survey
@alanholvey, thanks, interesting, I’ll take a look at those brands. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
For cable lovers I have started a new thread on this forum called “Cable Survey”,your input would be appreciated. 
Cable Survey
Some interesting input @lalitk I take your point about system details and had intended listing but ran out of time during op.So this is my best system as it stands at the moment (please read in conjunction with op)Boenicke W11 speakers with Bybee ... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
From opSO WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK? OR I AM THE LAST PERSON TO FIND OUT THAT EXPENSIVE CABLE JUST A RIP OFF?Some are, some are definitely not. It really is a matter of discovering what brands out there (and there a lot) offer the best performance for... 
DC power supply reviews for AQVOX switch
dgarretson, thanks for the info. I didn't realise that SPS 500 was not available in 5v.About your SOtM switch, is that a regular product line, and did you find it made an improvement? 
DC power supply reviews for AQVOX switch
There's no complete all in one box solution out there at the moment. I'm looking at adding to my small box collection with a separate modem, router, wireless access point and then separate quality dc power supplies to each one. So let's see, that'... 
DC power supply reviews for AQVOX switch
Hi tecknikI am using the AQVOX switch, the "hub" is the router/modem. 
DC power supply reviews for AQVOX switch
I'm using a up graded ADSL cable to ISP's hub obtainable from Maplins here in the UK. From hub to switch I am using a fairly standard Ethernet cable of about 3m. I intend trying an upgraded Ethernet cable in place of it, at some point. Yet another... 
DC power supply reviews for AQVOX switch
Some tech answers here:https://www.audiophil-online.com/test/aq-switch-8-by-aqvox/This makes a big difference when setting up the AQVOX switch:Take your input to port one and the output from port eightRun a grounding wire from the screw at the bac... 
Fidata HFAS1-S10U Network Audio Server
Just came across another good review, thought you might like to readhttp://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/fidata/4.html 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
Boenickehttp://boenicke-audio.ch/Are you in the UK? 
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
Hi mobiusmuMy recommendation would be to listen to Boenicke W11's. Very open and naturally balanced speakers. Extremely well made, exclusive mid range driver made from wood veneers, imho they look stunning machined from solid wood staves in either... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
There are many who know that MQA is lossy :https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/30381-mqa-is-vaporware/?tab=comments#comment-613530This is is why some of the best dac designers will not include MQA. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/05/schiitting-on-mqa/