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where to buy sub woofer driver for my Focal XS 2.1
"03-08-15: SwampwalkerYou will probably need the part # oFocal f the specific driver for anyone outside of the official distribution chain to help you out. Once you know that, you might even find one on fleabay.Swampwalker (System | Threads | Answ... 
USB cable hype
"03-09-15: AxleI never said cables don't matter."You're right, you didn't. And I never said that you did."I said transmission should be error-free over a short USB cable. I would like to hear the reasons why you disagree."I never said that I disag... 
ARC Phono Ref 2 SE - Dealer Demo Unit Worth Price?
One thing I'll add to the discussion on ARC gear is that I feel ARC products are a must audition. The reason I say that is because ARC's components aren't always consistent in their sound. For example, if you look at companies like Ayre, Aesthetix... 
Which Turntable??
"Not really. They're evidently adjustable. I've read of the same thing in a couple of other reviews. The user or a tech adjusts the bearings and it's good to go.Johnnyb53 (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)"What kind of bearings do they use? 
USB cable hype
"03-08-15: AxleContrary to what you have assumed, I don't want to hear an answer that supports mine. I want to hear an answer that challenges mine.Axle (Threads | Answers | This Thread)"I've tried several usb cables and can hear differences betwee... 
where to buy sub woofer driver for my Focal XS 2.1
I would try calling the importer and see if they can help. 
Where to put new Dream State Veridical cable
You bought a power cord that costs over $2000 without listening to it first? lol. Hopefully, it will be an improvement over one of your stock cords. 
USB cable hype
I don't understand the reason for your question. You're telling us, in no uncertain terms, what the answer is. Have you ever been to the website Hydrogen Audio? I think you'll get the answer that you're looking for over there. 
Low cost DAC
"sources are Comcast cable box, Apple TV and PS3"I would just run some analog IC's from each of your sources to 3 line level inputs on your preamp. 
Jean Nantais Reference Lenco Mk2 vs Mk3
How do you know what you heard is because of the drive mechanism, and not something else? 
Best preamp for EAD DSP 9000 Pro DAC
See if you can get someone to lend you a more powerful amp to try in your system. You're D200 may be straining to drive the speakers and the preamp is masking the problem to some extent. Just to be clear, I'm not saying your amp is not good, becau... 
Genesis Time Lens
"03-08-15: CerrotZd, you are obviously a fan. I am not. My standard are a bit higher. I am always suspect of a pushy sales man. Any quality of Steves products are diluted by.... him. "It has nothing to do with me being a fan. I just don't see any ... 
One day curiosity got the best of me
Maybe you can have a friend swap these parts out for you a few times and not tell you which one you're listening to. See if you get the same results. 
3/3/2015 Another San Francisco Smash and grab
Is this the Audeze robbery,or is that a different one? 
SACD & other Formats
"03-07-15: Tomcy6ZD542, the $18 to $30 is on the hi-res download sites HDTracks and Acoustic Sounds Super HiRez. There were some titles at HDTracks on sale for $15.Colekat, SACDs outside of classical are being released at the rate of one or two a ...