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Upgrade DAC recommendation
I have a similar system, Mac c46 and 501 amps with Dynaudio C4s and jlaudio e112 subs. I use a Bryston BDA3 DAC to good effect. Natural sounding with a good detailed presentation and wide sound stage. I use all MIT Magnum cabling and power cords. ... 
Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers
I have not had someone move my speakers or subs, but I did have my sister-in-law while staying with us prior to the Philadelphia folk festival drape her underwear on them. Before anyone gets any ideas, we are all in our early to mid 60s. So... 
Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD
Duckworp i have a single wired drop into my audio room (Cat 5e soon to be Cat 7 - a euro standard) connected to a network switch sitting with my Mac mini and drobo disk array. The network patch cables are Cat7 from wall outlet to switch, Audioques... 
Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD
I found in my setup that tidal sounds washed out compared to ripped CDs. And that digital music sounded better stored on a solid state drive as opposed to my USB3 Drobo disk array. My setup includes an ultrarendu / LPS1.2 power supply with Auoques... 
Best Way to Integrate Subwoofers?
Just thought I would add my 2 cents too this discussion. I added a pair of JL audio e112s with a JL audio C1 to my dynaudio C4s and am very pleased with the results. it took me a long time with a lot of sub / main speaker placements, crossover adj... 
Power conditioner and high end power cord
For power products Manufacturers each have there own techniques and build quality. My experience is that no one company has the absolute answer to every issue. I use Shunyata, MIT , Furman and Pangea power cords from Audio Advisers. I am an engine... 
Power conditioner and high end power cord
I have a very similar system. Mac C46 pre, Mac mc501 mono blocks , JL audio C1 (really nice device) and a pair of JL audio E112 subs. I have 4 dedicated 20 amp circuits in my audio room and I have a noisy power source (I am on the Philadelphia pa ... 
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Connect a sub to stereo system
You could try an external crossover like the JL Audio Cr1. The preamp output would go to the crossover, the crossover would then connect to your amp and sub.