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| Upcoming Move - Questions Ethernet Cable, Modem/Router, Ethernet Run & Electrical For long ethernet runs you may want to consider optical. I replaced my 50 foot ethernet run with these components and it was a very noticeable difference. Got the equipment on Amazon. Two converters and a multimode cable, under $100. https://w... | |
| Radiating EMI – Continued Hi @lanx0003 Got the equipment on Amazon. Two converters and a multimode cable, under $100. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BYP5CZY?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P6Z7GZY?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn... | |
| Radiating EMI – Continued +1 @lanx0003 I replaced a 50 foot ethernet run from my router to my streamer with an optical setup. Made a real difference, | |
| Satellite radio tuners The BlueSound based systems handle streaming from Sirius/XM. https://www.bluesound.com/usa/ | |
| Harman To Acquire B&W, Denon, Polk And Marantz From Masimo In $350 Million Deal That does sound like a bargain price for those brands. Masimo didn't know what to do with those brands, hopefully Harman can be a better fit. Though you have to wonder what kind of attention each brand gets with the portfolio that Harman currentl... | |
| Favorite Tribute Albums? I'm Your Fan, The Songs of Leonard Cohen - Various artists covering Cohen's songs. | |
| Hi end Audio Club for Southeast Florida You're right in my area, I'll be in touch. JJD | |
| Icon Audio, any opinions? Definitely go with the upgrades, I did with the preamp. I assume you're in the US, I used https://www.audioarcan.com/ but that was a couple years ago, they are located in Canada so not sure if the tariffs affect it, Warren was great to work with.... | |
| Icon Audio, any opinions? I have their LA4 MK III preamp and I'm very pleased with it, I was look ing for a preamp with tube rectification and I favor the 6SN7 type tubes. This fits the bill. It drives my refurbished Carver Silver7t amps which drive Martin Logan ESL-X sp... | |
| Sirius XM for 80 year olds....... fool's errand? The Bluesound streamer can play SiriusXM. About the only channel I listen to on it is the Beatles channel and that mainly for Peter Asher's show. The Bluesound system has a pretty good app that will run on the iPad or IPhone. No need to mess aro... | |
| Thinking about going electrostatic I have the ML ESL X model which has a dynamic woofer and the electrostatic panel driven by my refreshed Carver Silver Sevent amps. The next level are the 11a, 13a, 15a models which have a powered woofer so your amp only drives the panel. This si... | |
| MusicDirect,, I was wondering the same, kind iof my Sears toy catalog Christmas wish book. :-) I did get a flyer with a some specials. | |
| Wireless speakers +1 @sfar on the Edifier speakers. Have them in the garage and exercise room. Have also recommended them to friends. | |
| Electrostatics and tubes If you are considering Martin Logans, the place to check is: https://www.martinloganowners.com/ Lots of in detail discussions on what types of amps to use. | |
| Lightening damage - any hope? A little late to this thread but I identify with it. Had a lightning hit last year, Hit a tree that was just 15 feet or so away from the underground electrical entrance. Took out 2 TVs, 3 switches, 2 UPS, Router, and Bluesound box. Also took out... |