mjmch2003

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Low Volume Listening - XLR Cables ??
Circling back: I got a great deal on a pair of Nordost Frey 1 XLR cables. They seem to fit the bill nicely..!Thanks for all the ideas.(I ordered and cancelled the Mogamis, twice, when I was debating the Freys).  
Low Volume Listening - XLR Cables ??
@oldtiger Really interesting suggestion with the Mogami Gold. Absolutely worth a test drive. 
Low Volume Listening - XLR Cables ??
Thanks for the feedback all; appreciate the mention of Fletcher-Munson. I had to Google and read-up on that..!Length is .5m to 1m. 
Used audiophile preamp
I loved my Primaluna Dialogue Premium. Parts and build quality are excellent and the sound is "modern," full range.Made music from my Sonos listenable.  
AC Cables - Flexible and Small Gauge ?
Thank you @samac the Cullen cables look really interesting and are marketed as flexible.Much appreciated..! 
Which is better Coax or Optical cables
I've owned: Creative Cable Black Knight (coax), Creative Cable Green Hornet (coax), Nordost Valhalla (coax), and Audioquest Vodka (Toslink).The only one I still own, and continue to use, is the Audioquest Vodka. The price/performance ratio, in my ... 
Bookshelf speakers that sound good on a SHELF or SIDEBOARD
Awesome, helpful replies..!Thank you all very much. 
ECM Now Streaming
Yeah, it's up on Tidal. They have it all lumped under ECM.Pretty cool. 
Amazon Fire - anyone using as a streamer/transport WITHOUT the TV ?
Thank you @mapman..! Much appreciated.  
iPhone into Bel Canto 2.5 ??
It sounds like I need a tablet with a USB out...and cross my fingers that tidal supports an Android app... 
iPhone into Bel Canto 2.5 ??
Thank you for the feedback - that makes sense.I have used the ipod charging port with several iPhone transports, but I would love to go direct. 
"One Box Solutions" - Suggestions ?
@leeagc Thank you. How well does Devialet integrate with Tidal/iPhone running Tidal. Can you stream it with Airplay or Bluetooth?Much appreciated..! 
Line Conditioner - Small (3 outlets or less)
Thank you, Dave..!It may be soon, as I transition to an integrated... 
Line Conditioner - Small (3 outlets or less)
Quick update from the OP....So, I bought the Emotiva CMX-2 and it's being fed by a Shunyata Alpha HC power cord to power my front end - DAC and CD player (also hooked up with Shunyata PCs).First impressions on build quality: This this built like t... 
"One Box Solutions" - Suggestions ?
Thanks all for the ideas..!Has anyone compared the Nuprime IDA-16 to the Devialet 120 or 200..?Thoughts - good/bad/indifferent..?