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Pass XP22 demo vs my XP12
Hi what were the two DACs you were comparing? 
What to get after Mark Levinson 360DAC?
It would have been the top of the line DCS stack that the dealer had on display. It was the summer of 2009 and I don't remember the exact models. We did the demo at Music Lovers in San Francisco.  
What to get after Mark Levinson 360DAC?
I updated from a ML 360S to a Berkley Alpha DAC. The 360S was slightly more strident than the Berkley. I found that 44/16 on the Levinson and 96/24 on Berkley to offer comparable sound. With 44/16 music I preferred the Levinson to the Berkley. I t... 
I bought some Owens Corning 703. Now what?
I would start with the brick wall behind the speakers, then ceiling reflections. Make sure your wrap the panels. You do not want to be breathing fiber glass. 
Why are digital streaming equipment manufacturers refusing to answer me?
HI yyzsantabarbaraBoth Qobuz and Tidal use the Rest API for streaming. The following is a generic example of a streaming session using Qobuz/Tidal; Audirvana and a streamer/DAC using UPnP/DLNA.Audirvana will issue a REST request over HTTP to the ... 
Why are digital streaming equipment manufacturers refusing to answer me?
I can provide some clarification on what you are hearing. My experience comes from developing communications and signal processing software. Including developing custom Ethernet drivers for signal processing.The following discussion is for the ana... 
Pass Labs x250.8 vs tube amps
Conrad Johnson ET5 
Pass Labs x250.8 vs tube amps
I had a similar issue with my system and it turned out that the pre-amp needed the long warmup. One time try turning on the pre-amp 6 hours before your listening session and see if that makes a difference. 
Supra Cat 8 for new Fios install?
I recently upgraded my FIOS Ethernet service. If you are upgrading your Ethernet to 200 mbs or greater the installer will run a cat 6 cable from the ONT to the FIOS router. They will drill any necessary holes in either exterior or interior walls. ... 
How do I connect my Bricasti M21 DAC to my MAC Computer using the Network (Ethernet)
When you run the LAN scanner you should see a host name and ip address for the bricasti and your mac. Both devices need to be on the same subnet. Is your router the wireless router provided by your network provider (ie Comcast, Verizon, Cox etc)? ... 
How do I connect my Bricasti M21 DAC to my MAC Computer using the Network (Ethernet)
Another item to check: On the Audiovarana window bottom right corner is a speaker icon. Click on it and see if the Bricasti is recognized. If it is make sure it is selected. 
50’ Connection Between Mac and DAC
You can: 1) Connect the mac mini to your wireless  router with an ethernet cable 2) Connect the Raspberry P i to the wireless router with an ethernet cable 3) Connect the Raspberry Pi to the Schiit Bifrost 2 with a USB cable. 4) Install ropiee... 
50’ Connection Between Mac and DAC
+1 for the PI; I am using a PI 4 with ropieeexl   
What's the best performing Pi based USB or SPDIF transport?
For streaming 96/24 PCM audio files 
Where to buy decent 845 and 211 tubes?
I just retubed my Cary 805 amp with 845T, Genalex Gold Lion PX-300B, and Tung-SOL 6SL7. All current production and they provide a satisfying sound. The 845T replaced an 845W.