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    What's Everyone Reading

    “Lies from the Left”
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    Alsyvox planars...prepare to sell your Magico's, YG's, Wilson's, Cessaro's. Maggie's, and all others!!

    These new advancements must be related to this.... http://dangerousmagnets.co.nz/magnet-gallery/
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    Superyacht reportedly once owned — and apparently abandoned — by Nicole Kidman just hit the market.

    Thank God for NorthStar!
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    YG Hailey 2.2, Magico M2 or Avantgarde Duo XD ?

    Oh my!
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    Tripoint Troy Signature NG

    Hmm, interesting. It appears as if there isn’t a ground drain like in the early models. Is it hidden somewhere?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Perhaps this is the case with the SGM server, but the reality is most of the manufacturers will not budge on the MSRP when a trade in is part of the deal. Here again is an example where the product is not being sent in for an upgrade, it is being sent in to the manufacturer where it will be...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    My interpretation of your post is that you are supporting the idea that investing big bucks in a product that uses technology that is literally changing daily will maintain its value and remain SOTA because the upgrade paths and/or generous trade in credits offered by manufacturers will...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    You got me up to the Zenith SE/Statement part. This scenario (if I understand your journey correctly) is a perfect example of why we need to be MORE cautious to spend big bucks at this stage. Afaik the SE is/was not upgradeable to the Statement because a whole new platform was implemented...
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    Intona USB 2.0/3.0 Isolators 2019versions

    Doesn't TotalDac make a USB cable with an isolator?
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    To what are you referring, relative to what? Imo FO makes a relatively BIG improvement.over just about anything else between the wall and the DAC.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    USB cable would be analogous to speaker cables from your amp to speakers.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Maybe look at this scenario like you would a power cable into your Lamm amplifiers.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Steve, If you want to simplify you can go this route: https://www.djmelectronics.com/gigafoilv4-inline-ethernet-filter.html. https://power-holdings-inc.com/Keces-P8-8-Amp-Ultra-Low-Noise-Linear-Power-Supply-p137036155.
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    Joker | Trailer / Starring Joaquin Phoenix, alongside Robert De Niro

    WOW!
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    The Audionet website doesn't list the input specs. but I appreciate your taking the time to respond. I will post on the TotalDac thread.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    What would be the appropriate amount of gain, sensitivity required to run direct?
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    Woofer And Tweet

    Lol....no don't have these speakers, and still have hair.
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    Woofer And Tweet

    Is this a reference to the speakers?
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    No, it’s not Leon

    . If you don’t want to hear the story ff to ~2:00. The story is amazing too!
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    House internet Wiring

    Make sure you fet this little module too. https://www.amazon.com/Converter-SFP-Transceiver-550M-ipolex/dp/B0716XT1QT/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=fiber+optic+converter+to+ethernet+module&qid=1559264504&s=gateway&sr=8-3.
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    House internet Wiring

    If the distance from where your service comes into the house to your router is less than a couple meters then I would just use copper (nothing too elaborate) to the router and convert to optic after the router to the stereo. Regarding overall sound quality and minimizing noise, my experience...
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    House internet Wiring

    One more thing...Our whole concept and understanding of all this stuff can/will change tomorrow! and may have already.
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    House internet Wiring

    Hi Bodhi, Whether you have 'fiber to the home' or not you can convert the Ethernet connection where your service comes into your home back to fiber optic. You will need to convert the optic cable back to copper at your router. The cost of the fiber optic cable is far less than any CAT cable...
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    House internet Wiring

    You should also consider running fiber optic runs in addition to or even instead of wire.
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    LDMS Server

    Those Vienna's are real beauties!! How do you like them? Anything in particular stand out that led you to these?
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    A ProgRock evening with JBL 4312SE speakers

    It should be noted that the OP stated he had the Anat II Ref. Pro’s. These were not the same YG of today. Mine had the older drivers (not the in-house made aluminum drivers) different x-overs different sub amps, etc. I am not as familiar with the line up now but aren’t the YG’s passive now? I...
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    To Roon or not to Roon, that is the question...

    This is kinda like buying a shirt or a pair of pants. You just need to try them on to see if you like the fit.
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    To Roon or not to Roon, that is the question...

    For me the interface that Qobuz and Tidal offer are very intuitive and either make finding titles very easy. Once you get comfortable with the process you learn the best ways to discover artists and sub-genres you never would have imagined. This pertains only to streaming. There are a few...
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    What have you heard BEST of the BEST Systems do that GOOD/ VERY GOOD Systems Don't?

    I attribute what I describe 80% to the room/20% equipment. Every live recorded CD that was placed in the transport took me to the venue. Didn't even think about anything else. Eyes totally wide open and mind totally relaxed. Got the same "rush" as if I were there. For example, If there...
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    HRS audio isolation rack

    TYVM...

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