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Swiss Digital Fuse Box - "What headroom sounds like"
@verafiaudio  Hi Mark and Lynn: Are there any upgrades on the Swiss Digital fuse box? (ie. various slugs, IEC adapters) Thanks in advance. Jeff  
Is anybody using the new Afterdark music server?
@cycles2 : I have never auditioned or owned one these servers. Just curious how it compares with others on the market. Good listening. Jeff  
Is anybody using the new Afterdark music server?
@mahler123 : That's correct . No DAC. I've been using the Afterdark external clock/power supply with the Uptone Etheregen for the past year and these products are a great bang for the buck.  
Looking for intermediate-step Streamer: better than BS Node and not @ Bartok level pricing
@jazzman7 : +1 on the Bricast M5 renderer. I have been using a general purpose Windows 10 PC as my ROON core>Uptone Etheregen>Bricasi M5>Exogal Comet Plus DAC for my digital front end.  The sound is so good  I've stopped spinning CDs. I l... 
Are Shakti Stones effective?
@phillyb : +1  Agreed. They have the best effect above or near transformers.  
Are Shakti Stones effective?
@phillyb : +1  Agreed. They have the best effect above or near transformers.  
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
After many years of auditioning audio equipment and analyzing frequency,responses, inner detail, size and shape of the soundstage etc. I now focus mainly on PRAT and musical engagement. If a tweak or new piece of gear gets me toe tapping and froli... 
USB Cable
@knownothing :  +1. Agreed and well said.  
Any point in upgrading stock cables for a LPS?
Yes, not only the AC but also the DC cord can give a marked improvement in sound quality. Vibration control on power supplies also yeilds nice results.  
Jay's "Ugly Truth" video
@mahgister :   "I learn that it is acoustic experience and synergy that define what is a good sound first, not marketing or price tag"  +1 Agreed. Thank you for the sage advice and good listening. Jeff  
Why is solid state more popular when tubes are better?
@bulbous_blues: +1 Agreed. I like a tube preamp with a good Class D amp myself. Best of both  worlds. Due to the high cost  and low availabilty of "good tubes", I will eventually transition to all solid state. I do have a pair of tube monblocs tha... 
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
Thanks for the prompt reply. Unfortuneately, the reference model unaffordable forme. What was the Innuos device of your friend's that you guys compared it to? Jeff  
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@ctsooner : Did you get the Waversa unit in yet? I value your assessment of it compared to the Gigafoil V4. Good listening. Jeff  
Major EXOGAL Comet/Ion problems
@michrt : What good quality universal compatible remote would you recommend for the Exogal Comet? I too use a Comet DAC and am concerned about the flimsy remote that comes with it. Jeff  
Lumin L1 ethernet cable upgrade
@akg_ca : +1 Agreed. The Ifi products are a great bang for the buck lineup. I bought one of these for my English Electric 8 switch and the improvement was quite impressive over the standard wal-wart .  iPower Elite by iFi audio - iFi power supply ...