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HDMI i2s Cable
I'm so confused TUBULUS Argentus website:  The TUBULUS Argentus i2s cable hdmi is specifically designed for i2s LVDS signal transport and therefor is not suitable as a standard HDMI TV cable. The TUBULUS Libentus i2s cable V2 is specifically ... 
HDMI i2s Cable
@auxinput. Thanks for the advice. When it comes to i2s, I’ve read that shorter is better. The Matrix will be close enough to the DSD for a .5 meter cable. I’ll be running a WW Starlight USB from an Innous Zenith to the Matrix and somebody’s HDMI c... 
HDMI i2s Cable
@docroasty.  Thanks for the info.  I'll look into phasure. 
Who, do you think, designs the best looking tube-based devices?
Raven Audio Reflection MK2  
Why would I need Roon?
OP.  You need something to run Roon Core.  A decent PC will work and some but not all NAS drives will work.  You can find plenty of suggestions on the Roon website.  If you intended to use Roon long term, I suggest to invest in a decent NUC - espe... 
My 1st Tube Equipment Experience
Expensive is relative.  Having said that, I felt the same way.  I was fortunate enough to find a used mint condition one at a very good price. 
My 1st Tube Equipment Experience
@atmasphere I'm also wondering how much better a Herron VTPH-2H would sound than my Parasound JC3 junior :) I finally purchased a Herron VTPH-2A. As it say's on Keith's site, "Immediately you know!"  As recommended in the manual, I started list... 
Don't like vinyl
I don't like vinyl either, I love it!! 
Sold My Ayre QB-9 DSD - Help Me Choose A New DAC!
Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE  
A warm DAC?
The Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE is an excellent DAC.  I honestly preferred it over a DirectStream Sr.  I'm using it with a Herron pre amp and Innous Zenith MKII streamer.   
Switch from AB to D
I have a NAD M22v2 power amp paired with a Herron tubenpre amp.  The SQ is very good.  Having said that, I'm going to purchase a tube power amp because I've never tried a tube amp before. 
WHat did Audiophiles hear during Tape deck era?
In the 80’s I used a Teac X10R R2R, which I still have, with a dbx 224 type II noise reduction unit and dbx 3bx range expander.  I also had a professional Technics cassette deck with dbx 224.  I recorded about 40 reels and about a hundred cassette... 
In Defense of Audiophiles, Bose, Pass, Toole and Science
+1 J.Chip 
Looking for Linear Power Supply for my Mytek Brooklyn DAC. Suggestions?
Take a look at the HDPlex 300W LPS 
RCA to XLR Adapter
@almarg Thank you for the thorough and helpful reply.