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  1. skinnyfla

    Building a system around ROON for local/ripped/downloaded files and making it better than CD playback...

    ... well, I have been asking the wrong questions in too many different threads and probably not been articulating my own goals/ideas properly... so here I go again... ;-) 1. I subscribed a lifetime membership for ROON many years ago - as I really like the software I want to build a digital...
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    Ethernet Switch for only one component?

    Hi, is there a switch for one component only? Also interested in peoples findings - do they make a noticable difference? From what I understand the switch would be placed in the music room, between the ethernet socket leading to the streamer/streaming bridge. iMac (Roon Core) via ethernet into...
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    Which Antipodes as Roon Core, streaming bridge and local server?

    I am thinking about buying an Antipodes as Roon core, local music server and streaming bridge. Right now I`m using an iMac as core and server and running it via ethernet to the router and from there to my music room where I have an Auralic Aries G1. From what I understand the Antipodes will take...
  4. skinnyfla

    Belt Drive vs Direct Drive and which one?

    Hi, after about 10 years I`m thinking about upgrading my Turntable. I`m thinking about a Direct Drive as an alternative. Obviously the choice with Belt Drive is much bigger, never had the chance to compare both… anyone have any experience? Here are my current options: Primary Control (Kinea)...
  5. skinnyfla

    Best pure MM stage for SUT?

    Hey - I ?m running a Brinkmann LaGrange with Miyajima System into a Consolidated Audio SUT and at the moment into my McIntosh C52 preamp (which has an integrated phonosection). I would like to try upgrading and running the SUT into an external MM phono - any thoughts/recommendations?
  6. skinnyfla

    Best amplification for Wilson Audio Sascha DAW

    Hi, I have been through several threads here and would like to ask some advice. I have owned the Sascha DAWs for 2 years. I have been using McIntosh C52 Mc452 with them, which have been with me for 7 years. I have nothing bad to say and I very much enjoy the sound I`m getting from the...
  7. skinnyfla

    Add Subwoofers to Wilson Sasha DAWs?

    Hi, thinking to maybe add subs to my Wilsons… anyone have experience? One or is it always necessarily two? Thinking somewhere along Wilsons own Loke or maye Rel or Perlisten? Thanks for sharing experience/advice… cheers, Christoph
  8. skinnyfla

    Analog guy upgrading the DAC (maybe Canor 2.10 or Ansuz 180) needs help ;-)

    Hi - using my McIntosh C 52s integrated onboard DAC right now - as my turntable is being serviced and will be away for quite some time, I will use the occasion to work on the digital end. Now my thoughts are to upgrade the DAC for starters. I have not paid much attention to the digital section...

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