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    His name is..... Wayde van Niekerk

    Go Wayde!
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    Why would anyone ship via SAPO?

    Err.....aaaa.....mmmm. Sorry, I can't. Last time I used SAPO it took 4 months from when the package landed in SA.
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    Tidal HiFi issue...

    I have been fortunate enough not to have any issues.
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    Out with the old...

    You could consider in-wall or in-ceiling speakers, they will give you a better surround sound experience than a soundbar while still being unobtrusive. That being said, there have been some interesting developments in soundbars of late...
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    So i auditioned a pair of klipsch

    Nobody other than you has your ears. If you are happy, it doesn't what anyone else's opinion is. :)
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    Headphone Advice: Sennheiser HD800S or ???

    Thanks, anyone know of a place in Durban where I can audition the Audeze's? Also, does a linear power supply upgrade make a meaningful difference with a headphone amp/dac?
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    Headphone Advice: Sennheiser HD800S or ???

    Not yet, but will order one when I order the headphones. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Headphone Advice: Sennheiser HD800S or ???

    Hi all, As the title suggests, I am looking at a new set of "reference" cans. I would appreciate any suggestions on other headphones I should audition prior to purchasing. Would prefer ones that are supported locally. If I go ahead, I will drive these with a Mytek Brooklyn DAC / Headphone Amp...
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    Audition equipment in your own listening space first!

    In this day and age I wouldn't let customers audition equipment at home if I owned an av dealership, unless I had a vary long standing relationship with them and could insure against the risk. The only alternative, although not always a practical one, is to take your current kit to a dealer so...
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    Advice: closing off the HT room

    Only other option I can think of is a wide sliding door that runs behind the couch. Would have to move the light switch, which may not be practical.
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    Power Question

    I would consider a decent surge protector if you haven't got one. I use an APC ups with my all my electronics running off the backup sockets and my power amps just using the surge protection sockets.
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    Tidal and MQA Development

    Glad it wasn't an Id10t problem on my side. :)
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    GOOOODDDD MOOOORRRRNIINGGG AV FORUM.......

    Welcome and good luck putting your new system together.
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    Tidal and MQA Development

    Digital out on the Node 2 with MQA seems to be limited to 96khz/24bit. Going to play around some more but think you have to use analog out to get the full MQA unfold.
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    Tidal and MQA Development

    I must have read an old post then. Didn't do much listening via optical, will do so tomorrow. Thanks.
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