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Acoustics
BigTwin, Bigwave, Mcroth, Thank you for taking the time to provide reference and insight, it's very much appreciated. For context, No windows, 4 corners will be 45 degrees, with "Resonaters" installed in construction. I am intirgued by Acoustibl... 
Aurender A20 or Lumin X1
My first DAC was a Lumin D2 with an LPS. The sound was very good, musical, detail, depth, I was very happy with SQ. Unfortunatly, the app was a problem. Connectivity, chashes, post upgrade lack of functionality and system recognition. Support via... 
Looking for Turntable Reccomendations
Thank you all so much for your inputs. Still researching, but will post with my purchase and experience. Much Appreciated!!  
Aurender
Lalita, Thank you for the response/insight. I don`t domuch upsampling, I am having better success with NOS at the DAC (44k) via USB. THE Aurender is set similarly at basic levels.  (I guess thats where my confusion originates. (Tons of options,,... 
Aurender
Great topic, many valuable opinions, Thank you! I have an N20. I also have the Holo May KTE DAC. I can say without hesitation the Aurender Conductor App has been a very good experience. I owned a Lumen D2 and the Naim Streamer DAC solutions prio... 
Nordost QKORE
I'm a little late on this thread, hopefully a relevant question. I have had the QKORE in my system for 6 mo. I recently added a few components and found myself with an abundance of green Nordost interconnect cable routed through my rack. I only n... 
What direction should I go
I just decided to add a dedicated DAC to my system. I’m currently using my Naim XS2 and will keep it for network streamer (excellent user interface  I’ve had Lumin, no comparison) Access is difficult difficult under current conditions, so relied... 
Reducing my digital noise floor.
Thank you for taking the time to respond and the insights, some things to consider. As I choose a direction, I will be sure to follow up.M 
spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
I recently purchased a naim 5 xs for my office system, (Focal Utopia, Flicks Euphoria, Audioquest Vodka) streamed direct from a dedicated modem. I also have a two channel system in a dedicated listening room. I have been so impressed with the naim... 
Will this amp trick work for increasing bass performance?
I am not bi-amping.I am going from the amps to my speakers via a high-wire configuration, dual wiring on the speaker side.If you are concerned about having enough power, remember xa60.8's are class A to 60w then convert. Class A is much more effic... 
Will this amp trick work for increasing bass performance?
Robert,I just positioned Two xa60.8's in my listening room. They are paired with Paradigm Personal 7F's and a Premaluna Preamp (EVO 400), streaming Qobuz on Lumin. I am literally 30 hours into burn in. Our specs are not exact, but similar. You're ... 
How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup?
It's been a love affair since I was fine tuning the gear in my car back in high school. Recently, I decided it was time to go all in and upgrade my system of the last 20+ years (Dynaudio  Confidence 3, Simaudio W5 and P3, Equi-Tek Power Supply) Th...