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HAVE CABLES EVER TAKEN YOUR SYSTEM FROM SOUNDING JUST OK TO SOUNDING GREAT? Experiences ?
Yes. Search my name  
Revisiting Chinese Knockoff Cables
Following up my last post, I reached out to RAL, the 1m digital cable is $589. No bueno, so I searched Ali-Express and found a  ERUMPENT Sterling Silver RCA Coaxial Audio Cable for DAC TV Subwoofer Professional Digital RCA to RCA Spdif 75 Ohm HiFi... 
Revelation Audio Labs Cryoed Silver Umbilical vs Audio alehcemy OEM
Just received from Ali-Express digital cable https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808065125988.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.4ec11802EBvoni&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa Amazing improvement from the very first note of Jacinta Autumn Leaves... 
How old is too old?
Shanling sells a SACD/CD player at a reasonable price  
Hattor Audio Autoformer Reference Preamplifier
Many moons ago I acquired his Ultimate Passive preamp and loved everything about it when I had a Marantz HD-CD player, but the lazar died. I got a great deal on an Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS-5 and sold the Hattor, though I miss it to this day. It w... 
Revelation Audio Labs (RAL) - Buyers Beware!
@tksteingraber  I purchased direct from Brad  
Revelation Audio Labs (RAL) - Buyers Beware!
Just last week I ordered an umbilical from Brad. Excellent communication, fast shipment. Really pleased with my purchased  
Revelation Audio Labs Cryoed Silver Umbilical vs Audio alehcemy OEM
PLAYING MORE DISCS sonically was hit and miss. I dusted of Jacintha Autumn Leaves (24K DSD ) and was gob smacked, so will play more before ordering the coax able    
Revisiting Chinese Knockoff Cables
WOW can't believe I came across my old thread after a long absence. I have made a number of improvements; ET-s transport, Vera-FI Subways maybe a couple new power cords. Decided to try the WW s again, and found them much better now Just a few day... 
Topping D90 III Discrete vs Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5, which I love
FYI pure silver fuses for amps https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806265759502.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21US%20%2431.27%21US%20%2429.81%21%21%2131.27%2129.81%21%402101c4b817514717727981715d23f1%2112000037225186203%21sh%21US%21128321401%21X&... 
Topping D90 III Discrete vs Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5, which I love
Obviously, much depends on the quality of the coax cable and power cord My digital coax is from Al-Express: Xangsane Grey Knight OCC Silver plated coax rca/rca. purchased Dec 2023. Alas no longer available. However, my system sounds amazing with ... 
Revelation Audio Labs Cryoed Silver Umbilical vs Audio alehcemy OEM
@lcherepkai  I can’t imagine it being equal, let alone better than what Brad’s umbilical does. Anyway,  a passive VC can’t compare to active, and a net savings of ~ $600. Returning it unopened @westborn  My experience was exceptional. Assuming I ... 
Topping D90 III Discrete vs Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5, which I love
@Icherepkai    Can't thank you enough! https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/revelation-audio-labs-cryoed-silver-umbilical-vs-audio-alehcemy-oem  
Topping D90 III Discrete vs Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5, which I love
OH MY. First notes are  FIM Super Sounds  kettle drum Fanfare for the common man. Oh and the piano keys sound real with proper growl  
Audio Desk Systeme CD lathe Sound Improver
Seems like a quality top loader full coverage puck would do the trick. I have a Shanling ET3 with said puck   FTI I do have a disc cutter FS