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Ethernet Switch- what's the point?
@12many Indeed! The clarity of the information I’m getting was reminiscent of the New York sky earlier this week- obscured!   Enjoy the new sub!!     
Interconnects for Pass Labs X260.8
@audphile1 - precisely why I like the Matrix- it’s warmth   
Interconnects for Pass Labs X260.8
Running an X250.8 with an XP20; very pleased with Acoustic Zen Matrix XLR interconnects; I also use Acoustic Zen Hologram speaker cables.   
Is there a difference between Linn LP12 lingo 1 vs lingo 2 other than the case?
@lewm - the Lingo 4 has an AC motor; the Radikal has a DC motor   
Linn ArkivB experience with Gyrodec and Tecnoarm2?
No experience with the gyrodec but the Arkiv b is a fine cartridge. However, even the newest ones are quite old- gotta be at least 20 years since the Arkiv b was discontinued. The good news is Goldring will rebuild the Arkiv B and as I seem to rec... 
Is there a difference between Linn LP12 lingo 1 vs lingo 2 other than the case?
Have to agree with @dfarmer - the lingo 4 is a massive and impressive improvement over my prior lingo 1. And as @daveyf said- the 4 is in a very slim box. Google it and you’ll see it looks unlike anything else Linn. Linn “split” the lingo by hous... 
Bricasti MDX upgrade
The MDX board was introduced in 2020.  I’m running the latest firmware on my M1- prefer and I prefer w the wide setting   
California Audio Labs Icon Mk2 upgrade
I owned an Icon- it was strictly through California Audio Labs. No third party offered it. It added a few things including hdcd capability. You could have your original or Mk2 Icon updated to power boss.    i had my original Icon updated   
How many of you streaming?
I typically listen through entire albums  
Maggie LRS+ terminal issue
Been a while since I owned Magneplanars, but from my recall, they don't accept bananas. I used Audioquest speaker cable and had them fitted with "Maggie pins" which were different than bananas but fit my MG2.6's perfectly    
Maggie LRS+ terminal issue
Been a while since I owned Magneplanars, but from my recall, they don't accept bananas. I used Audioquest speaker cable and had them fitted with "Maggie pins" which were different than bananas but fit my MG2.6's perfectly    
Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC
I had no idea that I could update my M1 to a series 2.   When I went with the MDX board I thought that was an excellent step. Can hardly imagine what the series 2 brings!  
Acoustic Zen Matrix reference II IC
I run Matrix balanced IC cables in my system where ever I can- amp/pre; phono stage/pre; dac/pre. Electronics are Pass (XP20/X250.8). Speaker cables areAZ Hologram II. Very pleased with this set up.    
Bricasti DAC owners
From my first hearing a Bricasti DAC, probably in 2015, I immediately thought this was great, not merely great for digital. I bought an M1, and in the years since I added the MDX board and 1.11 firmware. Still thoroughly satisfied. I run my DAC wi... 
Stylus gauge recommendations ?
Another vote for the Riverstone-  Years back (around 4o yrs?) I started with a shure balance beam- it was very accurate. Then I splurged on aa very pricey digital scale from the UK. Total crap. About a year or two ago I bought the Riverstone (abo...