lightfighter2018

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AV Processor Conundrum
I have a marantz 7706 with a monoprice monolith 7ch x 200 amp -- and they sound great together -- No its not a McIntosh or Mark Levinson experience... and -   I know monolith is not the usual name that comes up here among the flexers in AG that s... 
In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment
Surprised by the responses to this OP... agreed $30k is a lot of money - for any audio gear... but cost is always relative. For a while though I thought I was one of the very few in the audiogon 'family' that ' did not ' have budgets for five and ... 
Recommendations for PC -- for modest system --
Thanks for all the input.Other than the concept of dedicated power for 20A line just for AV gear... what will it get me in real world performance?  I understand one line - no shared power is better - but - if everything else is 'off' on the that s... 
Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music
@ianrmack Point taken.  Again. I guess in the future less is more. Although I am sure I will get the universal ' not enough information to answer your question'... but thanks for the input. I solidly appreciate your take on my OP. I have moved on.... 
Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music
@ianrmack It wasn't about feeling better. You presented an opinion as a fact. I was clarifying my pov. Calm down. All I am asking for is a bit of professional courtesy. If you are incapable, then move on as I have.I have no ego attached to this, s... 
Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music
@ianrmack No need to be a dbag man. I didn't mention a budget because it's irrelevant at this point. And I have done hours, weeks, months of research including this forum. But I wanted specific examples of what others general experience was as it ... 
Ethernet Cables -- where do they matter most?
@douglas_schroeder I will check out the iFi. Someday - I will be in the club of hifi of no budget constraints. But until then I will live vicariously through everyone else in the AG.Thanks again. Always enjoy good advice and discussion. 
Ethernet Cables -- where do they matter most?
@douglas_schroeder thank you.  The SONORE seems like a great unit. A bit out of my beer budget, but awesome nonetheless.Fibre is intriguing for sure. I happen to read briefly your article but will re-read it when I have some time for an in depth p... 
Ethernet Cables -- where do they matter most?
@douglas_schroeder Just didn't know if there was a general consensus on which 'tech' is considered a 'preferred' method of sending music from point a to b... etc. 
Ethernet Cables -- where do they matter most?
@douglas_schroeder thx.ok... so next question.... if I am connecting laptop to av7704 for streaming purposes... do you suggest USB, HDMI, or SPDIF ( I think my laptop may have this )??.... I will check out the supra cables... not real expensive bu... 
Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service
I have been intrigued by the Amazon HD music service - and finally did get motivated to pay for streaming when Amazon entered the game. First impressions: sounds far better than the free services I have been tolerating for years. I have not run in... 
Is there a cost effective 'quality' USB and Network cable?
@sbank Sorry for the confusing post re: BJCi know BJC is not premium priced. - I just meant - that I can't afford the ultra class priced cables - Didn't mean to suggest I thought BJC was priced in this category. You are correct -- bjc -- they are ... 
Audioquest Makenzie XLRs
gdnrbobThanks.Per the recommendations of so many - I opted for the Mogami Gold XLRs -- have had them about 2 weeks - and so far - am pleased wit the results - far better performance over the RCAs they replaced.I know there are far better cables - ... 
Is there a cost effective 'quality' USB and Network cable?
@sbank Thanks.  Sadly I can't afford $1000 network cables :) 
Is there a cost effective 'quality' USB and Network cable?
Thx. I have had exp with BJC, but didn't know how well regarded they were in the inner circles of audiophilia in audiogon.  Although I have never used their network cables.Will be trialing them shortly.