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Digital Path to Complete my System
Grimm Audio MU2 + lifetime Roon subscription.  
Which has a greater influence on sound quality, the amp or the preamp?
@inna +10!  
Grimm MU2 Experience
My early impression mimics yours and the multitude of the reviews out there.  Vocals are lifelike as you said, just as the music in general is more lifelike.  I remember one reviewer likened it to opening a window.  It sounded great right out of t... 
Grimm MU2 Experience
@wlp3 Sorry to hear that you have a ground loop when the MU2 is placed in your system!  I did a quick search on the forum and it appears that it's not all that uncommon.  I'm sure you'll get it figured out, but at least the cheater plug gets you b... 
Grimm MU2 Experience
@wlp3 So, have you received your MU2 and can you share your experience?  
seeking advice on iso pucks /stands or similair that won't stain speakers?
I use the wax paper squares that I bought for making hamburgers.  Never had a problem on maple shelving.  
DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend
@verdantaudio It gets even better with the Cary DMS-700.  Unfortunately, Cary does not get enough recognition for their digital line-up.  It's probably the best value out there in its price class as a DAC/streamer one box solution.  
I need a recommendation on Class D amp
You can use an xlr rca adapter.  I bought and use Neutrik on eBay.  
Wall wart removal...why no products that can handle multiple devices?
Keces P8 8A Ultra Low Noise Linear Power Supply has dual output plus a 5 volt usb.  
Considering a Backert Rhythm 1.4, talk me out of it
If you don't mind used, you could put the Backert Rhythm on a watch list at hifishark as they do occasionally come up for sale.  As mentioned previously, the Rhumba Extreme gets very close to the Rhythm performance, and one is currently available ... 
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
No Roon would be a deal killer for me.  
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
I just exchanged a few emails with Chris VenHaus and explained my dilemma.  In a nutshell, he said go with the TFTF's in the power supply which was what I wanted to hear but not confident enough in my knowledge of circuits and capacitors to decide... 
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
@vthokie83 Thanks for the suggestion, I just sent him an email.  
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
@atmasphere Yes, I was somewhat concerned about leakage over time but wasn't sure if it was a legitimate concern.  So, I guess that would point toward the V-Caps or Audyns as being more appropriate in the power supply.  I must say that I'm leaning... 
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
Thanks for the suggestions! @bigkidz The Miflex copper foil/polypropylene oil and Mundorf Supreme silver gold series are certainly within budget and worthy of consideration. @alan60 The "vertical" configuration of the leads of Duelund would may ...