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2-ch rig: Revel Performa3 F208, W4S STP-SE, W4S ST-500, VPI HW-19. Sumiko FT-3, AT-15SS, DIY Pearl Phono, Denafrips Ares II, Daphile on Dell Wyse 5070; Home Theater: JVC DLA-X790, Vapex 100" screen, Sony STR-ZA5000ES, Polk RTiA7, CSiA6, RT-25i height and surround, SVS 25-31PC+; Main Floor TV: Sony XBR-A8H, Pioneer SC-71, Polk R200/R300, RSL Speedwoofer 10E

  • Re: Desktop tower - i5 v i7

    billbillwbillbillw
    To Jimbo, Honestly, for the type of computer use you are talking about, I don't see any reason to replace your current tower. If it feeling sluggish, it might need another RAM stick, or a better…
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  • Re: What Are You Listening To?

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    I veered off the main R-P stream to their World/Eclectic... I'll be doing that more often! If you can find this on your streaming app, this is definitely worth a try.
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  • Re: Inexpensive DAC

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    I figured I'd update this thread. I came across a very impressive little DAC that is truly affordable. SMSL released a very tiny USB powered DAC last year called the SU-1. It is very simple, is …
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  • Re: Coffee

    billbillwbillbillw
    Tom, You are not on an island...or maybe you are, but at least you are not alone.
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  • Re: Coffee

    billbillwbillbillw
    I used to have a Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine and if memory serves, it had the devilry you describe. It made decent espresso, but I never cared for it much. Cleanup, yep, it was a mess. I got it for …
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