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Topping Pre90 Switching op amps?
If you want the sound of the pre90 without the hassle, then the Benchmark LA4 is the best bet. True but the price differential was unacceptable.  (I needed 3, now 4.) Nota bene:  The OP was asking about swapping op-amps in the Pre90, not amps ... 
exaSound s82 DSD512 Stereo Streaming DAC?
It is listed as Class A but I did the review.  
exaSound s82 DSD512 Stereo Streaming DAC?
Sure.  Why does that matter?  
exaSound s82 DSD512 Stereo Streaming DAC?
I am guessing that it is the 2-channel version of the s88 (Mk. II) that I own and reviewed.   See: https://www.stereophile.com/content/exasound-s88-multichannel-da-processor    
Hint:  Change your Wi-Fi frequency to avoid interference with neighbors router
Maybe the real solution is for audiphiles to buy homes on 30 acres of land? In most cases, switching to wired ethernet will be cheaper. 😉  
Can a set of Ls50 metas surpass or equal a set of Kef blade metas with subwoofers
l researched the blades and stereophile said the UNI Q module was crossed over at 300 if l read correctly.. The blades crossover from the woofers at 300hz based on measurements. Kef claims 350hz. Those are, I believe, all in reference to the... 
Audioquest Vodka vs Wireworld Starlight 8 (Not Platinum) Ethernet
Yeah but it’s still using fiber to kill noise — same principle.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.  (Yogi Berra)  
Audioquest Vodka vs Wireworld Starlight 8 (Not Platinum) Ethernet
OK, OK.  I'll drop out now.  I was just looking for a different type of discussion.  
Audioquest Vodka vs Wireworld Starlight 8 (Not Platinum) Ethernet
jjss49 posted the video in response to "And how is FMC better than ethernet cable?"  It did not deal with the question of how FMC is better than ethernet cable; it merely showed how to do it. As for the popularity of the Sonore Optical Rendu, it ... 
Audioquest Vodka vs Wireworld Starlight 8 (Not Platinum) Ethernet
This video is a "how to" but does not demonstrate or prove that inserting the FMC link does anything useful.  The speaker refers to "analog noise" but does not demonstrate or prove that such noise, which may exist, has any audible or measureable e... 
Roon? does it offer subwoofer output volume control?
I will assume that the SVS is connected to the line or speaker outputs of the Hegel.  If so, no upstream device can control the SVS.  Roon can only control it if the SVS is connected to it, not to an amp.  
Roon? does it offer subwoofer output volume control?
It depends on the rest of your system but Roon definitely does support subwoofer level control and, even, bass management.  I have used it for stereo, 2.1, 5.1, 5.3.... What is the rest of your system and how is the sub connected?  
Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference?
extravaganza wrote: well ,these monitor audio speaker are intensionally made sound not the best,just ok for ok amps Exactly what are you referring to?  What design or engineering features are evidence of that?  Please exclude any reference to ... 
Recommendation for replacement of Freya +
It's a bit quieter in passive mode but still noise from the speakers at full volume, take it to half volume and it's quiet.   Seems strange to me and I have run it "full up" in all modes. Either your Freya+ is defective or there's a lot of noi... 
Recommendation for replacement of Freya +
The Freya doesn’t have what I would call a true version and you have to turn the volume control all the way up on the Freya to get the full signal in bypass. I get a nasty hum once it’s turned all the way up and it’s driving me mad! I assume t...