willywonka

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Triode Wire Labs
Own 3 of their current model power cables. Good company!      
To ROON or not to ROON ?
Roon by itself does nothing for sound quality versus streaming direct to say Qobuz or Tidal. If you have lots of music to organize it could be helpful. I use it to stream directly to HqPlayer so I can upsample everything to DSD.   
The MoFi Mess and TAS rolling over for them
I subscribe to Stereophile, I prefer them over TAS by far.  
$5K DAC OPTIONS
The Rose is more than just a DAC as I'm sure you know. Are you looking for a combo box or just a DAC? The Holo Audio May KTE is very good and also popular.  
Looking for a streamer/DAC
Rose RS250 if your limit is 5K and are looking for an all in one.  
Is this a audioquest cable counterfeit fake?
This is one reason I like Triode wire labs cables. Each cable has a serial number.  
We Can Make Classic Cars Outperform Today's "SuperCars": Why Not Vintage Audio?
Some things on vintage cars can’t be changed such as aerodynamics and built-in technology and safety devices. In my opinion it would never be worth it to spend crazy money to match performance of a modern supercar and in the end, it may be cheaper... 
Zavfino ARCADIA MK2 vs FUSION MK2
I have the Fusions but have never compared them to the ARCADIA.  
SQ difference XLR vs RCA ?
Another factor, some equipment's XLR inputs/outputs are not really truly balanced. The XLR connections were just added for convenience. Unless absolutely necessary I would never use those and would go RCA in that circumstance. This is a question y... 
Streamer creates a Wow experience
  @p05129   Complete nonsense that USB is flawed! It’s quality is very dependent on the implementation. My Holo Audio MAY KTE DAC has Galvanic Isolation on the USB and I will tell you it sounds VERY GOOD!  
Looking for a preamp with XLR connections
Consider an Holo Audio Serene KTE for around $3200. Outstanding measurements to satisfy ASR and extremely neutral. Parts and build quality are top notch!   
Your thoughts on selling
I don't think this is a good idea. You're assuming MOST people are honest and will do the right thing.  If you are willing to take the risks then I say fine, however it's not something I would do.  
USBe Perfect
Would this benefit a DAC such as a Holo Audio May KTE that already has excellent USB implementation and Galvanic USB isolation when streaming from a PC?    
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
For me it was Magneplaner Tympani speakers in the late 70's. They were using ARC electronics and I was amazed at the sound.   
Best Stereo Upgrade Value
This topic just goes to show you there are no absolutes in this hobby! The OP asks a question, and he gets almost entirely different answers from most people! This is why we see so many arguments in the forums. I guess everyone's experiences and e...