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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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    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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    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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