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    Experiment for vibration control: Putting power supply chassis and audio chassis on separate racks

    While chatting with @sbnx, he suggested separating power supply chassis and audio chassis into separate racks. I'm curious if anyone has done this experiment? It is known that power transformers can physically vibrate and hum, this could potentially generate vibrations that get transferred to...
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    Comparison of Avior II vs. Lynx

    Now Cygnus has been discontinued, Avior II and Lynx are adjacent models with a price delta of $30K. Has anyone auditioned both sets of speakers at the same dealer or in the same system? Would love to hear thoughts on actual comparisons.
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    Those who are attending, which rooms/systems have made an impression?

    What made an impression on you and why? Any rooms that made you not want to leave or want to go back?
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    Norodst Valhalla 2 vs. Odin 1 Power Cable (20A)

    Has anyone had experience hearing both or moving from one to the other? I'm debating the cable to feed my Qbase Reference. I've heard the Valhalla 2 and it sounds amazing, but Nordost suggests Odin 1 will be better still (Odin 2 outside of budget for now). I have reservations about the Rhodium...
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    My Personal Experience With Detailed Speaker Setup - I'm Finally There

    *******This is a long post, if not interested in reading it all, feel free to skim the TL;DR of my experience. This is an account of my personal experience only******** On the detailed speaker setup thread, there were lots of lively discussions on the merits of ultra precise speaker...
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    Revopods under Boulder 1160?

    Has anyone tried Revopods under the 1160 or other Boulder amps?
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    Fuse Upgrade for VTL TL-7.5 Series III

    Has anyone tried after market fuses for the VTL preamps? How do they change the sound signature and are they worth pursuing?
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    VTL 7.5 Series III design/parts change history

    Hi fellas, it seems like VTL is one of the few companies that makes updates to their product and design without changing the model name and number. It's said that the 7.5 Series III has had multiple updates since its inception. Does anyone have a full list of the updates, the timing and what has...
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    MSB Grounding DAC to Amp

    Has anyone tried connecting the ground of their MSB DAC with a grounding lug in the back of the amplifier as illustrated on MSB's site here? What advantage does this provide and have you experienced those improvements?
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    Software Settings for Buffalo GS2008 Switch

    I recently acquired a pair of Buffalo GS2008 switches, I recall reading that the Melco switches were just the GS2016 Buffalo switches with half the ports disabled and settings configured a certain way. Does anyone know what those correct settings are on the Buffalo switches to maximize audio...
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    MSB Reference/Select - Impact of the Femto Clock

    Has anyone had first hand experience rolling through the 3 different clock options (140, 77, 33) on the Reference or Select? What type of sonic character would you say each possesses and what impact did switching clock have on your system or musical enjoyment?
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    Lampizator and Totaldac, where to listen in Texas?

    Hi fellow addicts, I'm curious about the Lampizator GG2 or Pacific as well as Totaldac D1-Direct as my next dac, however I can't seem to find out where it's possible to audition them, particularly in Texas. Does anyone know?
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    Burmester CD Player DACs

    Does anyone have details on the DACs inside Burmester CD players? Recently heard a 061 being used as a DAC and it sounded fantastic, was wondering what the DAC section is like, how it stacks up against other top DACs, and what the 089 and 069 DAC section might bring vs. the 061?
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    Boulder 1110 Owners - What cables do you use?

    Hey fellow Boulder 1110 owners, I was wondering what cables do you use with your preamp (Power, XLR, speaker). I tried a Audioquest Firebird Source power cord and it made a world of difference in soundstage size, coherence and air, it made me curious. What have you tried before settling on what...
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    Conflicted - Boulder 866 vs. 1161 vs. Used 2060

    Hey gents (and ladies), I recently acquired a Boulder 1110 which is a great preamp, and I am looking to upgrade my amp and was hoping for some feedback. I have heard the 1110 driving the 1160 which was a stunning combo and I was immediately a fan of the power, control, grace and effortless...

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