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Static noise connecting DAC via toslink
It seems like there is something wrong that simply changing from plastic to glass cable is not going to fix. I have had the same issue intermittent. I could never figure out exactly what was causing it but mine was very loud not just faintly a par... 
Ayre v-5xe or parasound jc-1’s?
I've owned both and I like the JC-1s better. They have more authority and drive and are warmer and just plain sound a lot better I thought. I'm sure that they have a lot more power has a lot to do with it. I love Ayre gear but the V5xe just didn't... 
Dunlavy SC VI's...
Yeah those are some very impressive speakers. Massive would be an understatement. I would also consider a used pair or a set of the 5s, the only thing is what do you do if you have a problem? I thought that the drivers where very carefully matched... 
The truth about Apple/iTunes volume control?
Which USB DAC are you having trouble with? 
If I like St. Germain I'll like......
I think you might like Tortoise, especially TNT. Cinematic Orchestra as well. Moby and Gnarls Barkley as well have a similar vibe if maybe in a little more of a pop sense. I've always shied from the most popular stuff and mined deep for the more o... 
Why aren't all CD players also DAC's?
I think they should too. 
can wadia i170 house IPod in protective case?
Yes mine works in a case, in fact I have a few different ones and they have all worked fine. You just have to be a little careful with it just like any docking station. 
Sonicweld Diverter - USB- S/PDIF Converter
That is weird. No way do I think my Wadia doc with an ipod sounds better than my Mac Mini or even my iMac streaming to an Apple TV. I've tried a bunch of USB DACs as well as use the Bel Canto USB link. I think the link sounds a little better than ... 
Just when I thought digital could not match analog
Does Larry Moore have any affiliation with DB Audio Labs? 
help with speakers that rock, pleeze
That is a pretty big room and those are some pretty small speakers. It's not wonder they don't rock. I would look for some speakers that are Full range or try adding a sub and see if that gets you closer to what you are looking for. 
Modern Jazz Pianist recommendation
Duane, I guess I don't have any real favorite new Shipp releases my all time favorite is the Duo (yes duo) with Matt Maneri call Gravitational Systems. As far as Iyer goes they are all good. Another major favorite I stumbled across is with Iyer in... 
Modern Jazz Pianist recommendation
Duane what's up? You're back? 
New amp
How about the VTL MB 450s or Parasound JC-1s. I've read some reports of trouble with BAT gear. I had my fair share of it with the VK150SEs when I owned them. 
Modern Jazz Pianist recommendation
Matthew Shipp also 
AZ adagios or von schweikert vr4jr
Well if you weren't impressed with the Adagios then why would you even be considering them?