zlone

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Ethernet Wiring
@boulder_bob I have no doubts that the TP-Link is probably a bit noisy, but my house likely has several other devices that are just as bad. I spent last year working on my power and tried Furman, Puritan, but then settled on a PS Audio P15 regener... 
which power cable and USB cable for my Innous Zenith Mk3?
I have the Zenith MKIII. It came to me with a Transparent USB cable which I replaced with a WireWorld Platinum, OCC silver. This was a significant upgrade. I also put a WW Silver Electra power cable on it, but I did not notice any significant impr... 
Looking for an all in one streamer/amp for a den system
I second the Sonos recommendation. This will give you good sound and greatly simplify placement. Aside from my main system, the rest of our house is all Sonos, and the sound is exceptional given the size and cost. I also have a Wiim amp with some ... 
Seeking Advice to Improve My Audio System ($1000 Budget)
I owned a pair of the KEF LS50’s and they are awesome speakers, however I think that the H95 is a bit underpowered for them. They are a challenging load for an amp and require some current. Hegel is still a good choice, but I would go used and try... 
Antipodes Audio - K22 G4
Thanks for the update, sounds like quite the upgrade. Antipodes is firmly on my radar.  
Seeking Advice to Improve My Audio System ($1000 Budget)
It is tough to break away from active speakers on a budget, as the whole chain has to be replaced. Staying within your budget, here is a system that will be a big upgrade over your current setup. I have only heard ELAC speakers at an audio show, ... 
Ethernet Wiring
It should be fine, and the duct might provide shielding. 😀 That said, I have switched to using a TP-Link extender with a Stack Audio Smoothlan inserted before my Innuos streamer. This actually sounds better than the 30’ Blue Jeans cable, in my sys... 
How to choose speakers that won't overpower your room?
@hbarrel and others. Well the plot is getting quite thick, and I hope the mystery is solved soon. Regarding my original thoughts on Sonus Faber, they were demoing their Stradivari signature speakers with Audio Research mono's at AXPONA, quite the ... 
Finally up and playing
Wow, quite a system! Give it a couple weeks and t will sound even better.   
Thoughts on using the DAC in my oppo 205 with a CD Transport.
I used to have a Gungnir multibit and it was quite good. They have recently updated this unit to v2. This checks most of your boxes, and is made in the U.S. https://www.schiit.com/products/gungnir-2  
Havelock Wool acoustic panels vs fiberglass/Rockwool
Interesting, and no @ditusa , it is not rock wool. It looks like it could get a little spendy though.  
QLN Prestige 3
I will be picking up a pair of new to me QLN 3’s next weekend. They will be competing against a pair of Raidho D-2.1’s that I bought used in April. The Raidho’s were designed by Borreson, though reports say they are more relaxed than the Borreson ... 
What does your DAC sound like
I have been very pleased with my Merason Reuss, it has a very natural and musical sound and does not overdo anything.   
My Favorite Tweaks, What is yours?
The Stack Smoothlan has made a nice difference in my system.   
??? WHY WHY WHY ??? Class A vs Everything Else
Listening at lower volumes as I do nowadays, can’t I have it all with a class A/B amp that is biased 10-15 watts to class A?