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    Grimm Audio MU2 "Major Dac"

    Absolutely, MU1‘s magic is via the AES digital out (with clock signal). I also understand that Hans B is currently using the MU2’s USB out with Singxer for DAC review purposes (and luckily he still can use the MU2 to compare with other digital players, using MU2’s digital inputs). In his...
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    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    Here you go, the multi switch live test announcement: https://alpha-audio.net/2022/12/huge-live-blind-switch-test-18-12-2022-1030-cet/ A mix of 11 products will be covered this Sunday (see link above of the contenders). This live test will generate the listening findings: combined with the...
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    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    Nice to share, the Dutch news and review site ‘Alpha Audio’ has scheduled a multi test next week (Sunday 18 december). In a English live stream, they will compare 9 switches! (normal and audiophile switches). The livestream is likely added here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlphaAudio/streams...
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    Introduction of my new Antipodes K50 Music Server

    Hi Kenny, thanks, we’ll all have our personal considerations which is all good. Glad that you’re happy with your server. With the reply I was trying to point out that I guess it’s unlikely that Grimm will support 8FS spec or higher for connecting DAC’s. Of course they could, but not using...
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    Introduction of my new Antipodes K50 Music Server

    Hi Kenny, In this review Grimms design choices for using AES/EBU output are covered (way better then I can describe ) https://www.stereophile.com/content/grimm-audio-mu1-music-streamer TL/DR: - AES/EBU supports the (magic) clock signal (= Max 4FS) - With the 0FS, 2FS, 4FS output it is...
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    Introduction of my new Antipodes K50 Music Server

    @Ratbastrd Looking at the chain, do you expect the Mark Levinsons internal DAC is on par with the streamer/servers? (I just don’t know) It would be a pity if any connected digital source couldn't really shine. In case a higher level DAC is preferred (again, if) you could perhaps have a look at...
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    What is it with the Dutch and high end servers?

    In a recent video (part 1) from Hans Beekhuyzen the earlier Dutch hifi scene is covered, John van der Sluis is mentioned as ‘Legendary’ (at ~ 5:45) Also nice to share, the 2021 Dutch Audio Event is just announced. On 30 & 31 October in Veldhoven a wide collection of Dutch and international...
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    Best Playback Software: Roon, Euphony, Audionirvana, HQPlayer...??

    For Roon users, on SQ: https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-1-8-sound-quality-change/141309/283
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    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    A while ago a link was shared, buy I can’t find it, sorry. Perhaps Google can help
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    Introduction of my new Antipodes K50 Music Server

    Oh boy.. thanks for sharing this, I can imagine you were not quite amused with the state when you accessed it . Good reminder that the condition & history of a device (like previous users) can be added as a relevant variable. As well as service by dealer/manufacturer. Keep up the good work!
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    Introduction of my new Antipodes K50 Music Server

    Another comparision between various outputs: https://www.ohm-audio.nl/blog/23589/Antipodes_K50_.blog Using USB the Antipodes K50 and Taiko Extreme where very close. With a BNC SPDIF output the K50 was preferred (slightly) It’s a nice example of the relevance of the (personal) context and...
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    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    Also worth looking at in the ‘mid range‘, for entry level prices: in The Netherlands the Meraki MS-220P and Netgear GC510P are quite popular at the moment. Both are regular of the shelve switches with a ’more then average‘ internal power supply. According to reports both outperform the Silent...
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    Best Playback Software: Roon, Euphony, Audionirvana, HQPlayer...??

    As always each will have there own personal preferences and context (imho ‘the best’ is an illusion, I would prefer ‘best in my situation’ or ‘my favorite’ ). That said, Roon is absolutely my favorite player: besides the very intuitive interface, powerful search without indexing hassle, great...
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    Euphony Summus server

    Hi, regarding the Antipodes, at ~ €3000 the S30 has an integrated DAC (can save a box?). Based on your findings/preference you can use the ‘spare’ €2000 for a PSU, external DAC, switch, .. if necessary
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    Euphony Summus server

    Hi, On Audiophilestyle you can find more info on the Summus. Depending on your preferences, just recently Antipodes launches a range of Roon products, perhaps have a look there. In addition Silent Angel - Rhein Z1 also offers a turnkey Roon server/player. Ps Do you have a limit on box count...
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