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I follow John Darko’s YouTube blog. I find him informative and not the least bit bombastic. The way he described the "know it all audiophile" could really apply to just about any "hobby" I think many of us who post here do not behave like "know it... 
Question about internet connection to streamer
when I went from non-shielded generic ethernet cable to a shielded, I heard an immediate and obvious change in sound that I liked: more detail, better spatial qualities etc. I was shocked but it was a short money expense to try a shielded cable. I... 
Linear Power Supply Question
Thanks Aux 
Question about internet connection to streamer
to avoid dropouts connect with a shielded ethernet cable.....shielded not generic and use a CAT7 ..... sonically I've never compared wired to wireless, IMO wired is always the better choice 
Happy 4th of July
thanks Pete, same to you and our Members 
Linear Power Supply Question
David T, thanks for responding. Simple chain here. Modem cabled to router cabled to Lumin. The modem and router plugged into a generic power strip in another outlet and circuit from the audio gear. BTW, I find your posts are always thoughtful and ... 
Musicians in your living room vs. you in the recording hall?
+1 Mr. Kait’s post on "what's the difference?" 
Ethernet
I had connected my Streamer-Dac box via ethernet cable direct from the router using a "generic" cable. Once I changed to an Audioquest shielded Cinammon cable the sound difference was immediately noticeable and it was a good difference. I suspect ... 
Your favourite music movie?
original Jurassic Park score, almost anything by John Williams or Hans Zimmer 
External Linear Power Supplies
I'm wondering if it's worth putting a LPS on my Nighthawk Netgear router which is a 12v 3.5amp device per the wall wart. What changes in sound might I expect? I ethernet cable the router direct to my Lumin T2.Thanks for any insight.  
Scottsdale Speakerfest, 6/29/19
thanks for the report. I live in northern AZ and couldn't make it. maybe next year. 
Thoughts on extending speaker life.
bought my VonSchweikert db99s in 2005 and the surrounds show no deterioration. I never "treated" the surfaces of the speaker surrounds in any way. The sound is still stellar to me. I'm very happy I spent the money since now the company’s products ... 
Lumin App-Qobuz Question
thanks HG, that's what I suspected. I emailed Lumin and got no response. I will now email Qobuz. I like the music choices and the sound quality is terrific. 
Time to have a break from Hardware swapping
sounds like you described the life of an audio equipment reviewer 
Aesthetix and Lumin
Happy T2 owner.....just terrific sound quality and the Lumin app is excellent