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| Ethernet switches the good and bad @blisshifi I did notice that for some time you have had lots of Synergistic Research on your virtual system. I’m game for upgrading my Ethernet, or maybe adding a new power supply, but just added $13K of gear to my gym without wife’s approval an... | |
| Ethernet switches the good and bad Is there a downside to cleaning up the signal right before entering your streamer? I have an inexpensive dumb switch from Amazon and cheap commercial CAT 5 in the walls of my new house. I couldn’t get the builders to upgrade the Ethernet cable. ... | |
| Cable differences -- power, interconnect, digital, and in what order? I can’t mix and match and I don’t have experience with cables outside of stock and Shunyata power products. I went from everything plugged into the wall to Shunyata Venom power cables, except Sigma NR to integrated amp and Everest conditioner/20 A... | |
| What are your favorite songs or albums for illustrating a deep soundstage? Hopefully, this thread doesn’t end once Juan has his system setup. This has been a great thread with many superb suggestions. A first for my system was my wife actually sitting down and listening to it. While I was playing Madonna’s Voque she ent... | |
| My Sonic Lab Platinum v Gold Signature I haven’t a clue as to which you would prefer, but the inner vocal detail with the Platinum is impressive. I find my system to be quite musical and not fatiguing, but my MA12000 probably isn’t the most revealing preamp/amp and my tonearm isn’t of ... | |
| McIntosh for Cornwall 4 It might be useful to find a dealer that carrys the products that you are interested in. | |
| I want your opinions on these 3 phono stage Pretty small subset of people that have heard and spent time with all three. Another approach to consider is what sound/musical qualities you prefer, features and a budget. | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? @bigkidz Given your level of expertise, I will accept what you’re saying, but isn’t the enjoyment of listening to music outside of the live venue the real goal, and not some absolute sound? Aren’t people capable of listening to different equipme... | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? @bigkidz Again, money has nothing to do with sound quality. Nothing like a blatantly false statement. Wisely spending money has everything to do with sound. | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? You know what you are willing to pay. Where are you going with this question? | |
| What are your favorite songs or albums for illustrating a deep soundstage? Just a reminder, you suggested that I listen to Isolde Lasoen’s album “Oh Dear”. The track Douce Melancolie is one of the best for extending past the speakers, but doesn’t qualify as new to you. | |
| Sharing SACDs @brunomarcs Is there a psychic in the house? | |
| Hearing Aids in 2023 .. Questions Wow, lots of variables here and like everything else, the results seem to be quite individual. I didn’t expect so many great responses. They are appreciated. | |
| Power conditoner.. @fertguy Return it to PS Audio after discussing with them first. I know that power amps can draw a lot of current and that you must be careful to make sure that your power device is up to the task of delivering lots of current during musical pea... | |
| Advice on how to liquidate system @jl1ny I’ll try to answer you here. Once your hearing loss is fully accepted by you and you are not fixated on it, you will need to answer for yourself as to which direction you want to go with your audio listening habits. That said, for me, wi... |