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@viber6I was introduced to digital EQ 15 years ago by a company called TacT Audio. This is a Stereophile review of the digital equalizer/preamp I bought and used for several years. https://www.stereophile.com/roomtreatments/437/index.htmlAfter ... 
Innuous Zenith Mk III Arrives Tomorrow
@audiotroy Sorry I guess I misunderstood you when you stated "Ron if you want to make a profound change in the sound of your system the Critcal Mass footers are more akin to a major component upgrade then any footer we have ever used"It sure sound... 
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@snackeyp Just remembered something my retailer told me. I use Roon and he said when I’m ripping or moving something from the quarantine area (such as duplicates) to disable Roon first, make the changes then enable Roon. If you were using Roon at ... 
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@snackeyp That's weird!  I've ripped CD's while listening to my stored library (not streaming Tidal) and never had the system crash.  Did you shut everything down, reboot and try again without streaming?  I would contact the retailer you bought th... 
Warmer sounding Solid State
Classe CA series amps 
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@snackeyp Really excited for you!  I would connect the Zenith to your DAC and just let it run for days....After a week of playing it will sound better.@audiotroy Thanks for the suggestions but I use Stillpoints Ultra 6's under my Zenith and a Nord... 
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@minorlI agree with you that EQ should be introduced as a last resort only after proper speaker placement has been achieved. I also think modern digital EQ units are much more transparent and effective than older analog units.  Also room treatment... 
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@viber6   You wrote " ron17, what's wrong with YOU that you cannot read my reasoned statements with much comprehension?  Do YOU like spending money on overpriced back breaking amps that are not LIKELY to work out, especially since his Plinius ha... 
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@ viber6  WCSS has yet to receive the Block Audio amps and you are already telling him they are not going to work out....man what's wrong with you? 
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@snackeyp  Congrats on your purchase!  I have the Zenith mk2 SE and use Roon with it.  It's so easy to set-up.  I will say that mine took a few steps up in SQ by using an aftermarket powercord, quality digital cables and isolation.  I use Nordost ... 
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@mikepaul  Oh he's a lot more than just frugal. 
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@riaa   What about we all chip in $10 and buy a $200 Rane EQ unit on ebay and sent it to WCSS to review.  He gives his honest review of it, throws it away and then hopefully that would be the end of it.I'm in for $10 
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Or....."How to Beat a Horse Completely To Death" 
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Dustin Hoffman .....Rane Man 
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@WCSS  I think finding a professional to come in and measure, set-up and possibly add some room treatments would get you closer to great sound for your current and future systems.