grannyring

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Matrix Audio SI-1 Network Isolator
@lalitk perfectly said! This is my same experience.     
Matrix Audio SI-1 Network Isolator
I know the Si-1 provides isolation, but the net impact of this device exceeds past Ethernet tweaks I have owned and tried.    
Matrix Audio SI-1 Network Isolator
@mammothguy54 yes I did read this unit needs some 150 hours to really sound its best.   Thus far I have some 48 hours on it.  I am just loving the sound of my digital front end.  Great value compared to other digital filters and switches I have tr... 
Matrix Audio SI-1 Network Isolator
Just took delivery of the Si-1 and have some 12 hours on it. Wonderful overall improvement in my system.   I have the Cinnamon Audio latest generation Galle streamer with Roon core capability and matching Galle dac.  With only 12 hours on the Si-1... 
Exemplar Audio Exception Integrated REVISITED
I agree with @thankful that a well designed integrated can compete with separates, at least with the eXception integrated amp.   
Exemplar Audio Exception Integrated REVISITED
John Tucker’s new dac is a highly modified Gustard Audalytic DR70 and it has gone toe to toe with several megabuck dacs (up to 40k).  It is that good fellow Agoners.  He does quite a few improvements under the hood and also adds a very good extern... 
I am not a robot
I have been a member for some 25 years and continually have to prove I’m not a robot. Interesting.   
Break In Question?
Break in is real and not all can hear it.  Not all of us have the same ability to discern differences.  Even a great deal of experience and diligence can’t fully erase our real physical/mental differences human to human. That simple.     I am a s... 
Fuse replacement
Fuses are simple devices that impact the signal 100%.  Remove yours are see how it impacts to sound. Right…no sound.     I replace all my fuses with  on/off power switches that double as magnetic circuit breakers for great sound. Big sound improv... 
Exemplar Audio Exception Integrated REVISITED
John of eXemplar Audio is so talented as both a designer and builder.  Glad you love this integrated as much as I have! Enjoy the music @thankful ! @thankful is spot on regarding how great John’s eXemplar Audio integrated sounds. Superb dynamics, ... 
Calling All Tube Gurus, Poll:Capacitor Rolling vs Tube Rolling
Not a cut and dry quick answer for this.  It depends on the piece of gear, what’s in there now for a capacitor and finally the location/function of the capacitor.  Output capacitors on the output of a preamp or dac can have and bigger impact for s... 
聖HIJIRI Users thread
Hijiri cables have a sonic personality that I happen to love.  Can you find a more dynamic sounding cable? Sure.  Can you find a cable with more bass slam and better bass articulation? Yes.  However, one would be very hard pressed to find a more e... 
聖HIJIRI Users thread
@jafant great to hear!   
Andrew Jones - New Company, New Speaker - Field Coil Concentric
Wolf Von Langa Sons are amazing sounding field coil speakers.  I’ve had mine for over two years and they are wonderful sounding.  List price is  $17,900. True full range speakers that are two way, smaller size, not too heavy and 94-95db efficient.... 
are NET Switches worth considering?
@lalitk thank you!