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    Is COVID strategy moving towards herd-immunity?!

    https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/07/13/1005103/immunity-to-covid-19-could-disappear-in-months-a-new-study-suggests/ unfortunately little evidence so far that herd immunity can be attained because research so far suggests that levels of antibodies drop off quickly after a few weeks....
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    Smart TV with Chromecast built-in as a Streamer

    Ah I didn't know that android resampled audio.. I managed to AB with a sonos connect connected via spdif out to the same DAC(TC Electronic BMC-2) without any audible difference in quality... I didn't know Sony's had that option! Good to know.. thanks!
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    Smart TV with Chromecast built-in as a Streamer

    Am using this as a source in one of my rooms. TV's connected to an external DAC via toslink out for stereo duties. Play mainly from Tidal either via chromecast built in or via the app downloaded to TV. Controlling app via TV remote control a little clunky, so usual control is chromecast via...
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    Looking for "perfect" streamer.....

    Ah i see.. Thanks for the clarification Anyway another potential CCA alternative would be via toslink out from one of those chromecast built-in smart tvs...
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    A wishlist of gear to be reviewed by Amir

    How about testing the toslink out of smart tvs that have chromecast built-in? Am presently using that as a source to stream Tidal in one of my rooms. I can also access local files over LAN using bubbleupnp.
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    Looking for "perfect" streamer.....

    has anyone tried installing chromecast onto a raspberry pi? https://pcmac.biz/raspberrypi-as-chromecast-device/
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    Best available streamer for benchmark dac3

    has anyone tried installing chromecast onto a raspberry pi? https://pcmac.biz/raspberrypi-as-chromecast-device/
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    A wishlist of gear to be reviewed by Amir

    Many thanks to @amirm for all the great work and efforts in advancing objectivity into this hobby... I'd like to humbly submit my review wishlist... 1. Vinnie Rossi L2i integrated amp 2. Focal Trio11 Be active monitors 3. Naim Uniti Atom all-in-one 4. QLN Prestige 3 speakers Here's to...
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    Review and Measurements of Lyngdorf RoomPerfect EQ

    Has anyone tested the NAD M10 vs the Lyngdorf? The M10's also another all-in-one box with room correction(Dirac in the M10's case) albeit with less power on the amp side. M10 also MQA capable for those who swing that way.
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    Best value streamer with no DAC

    But with RRP of USD2,000....
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    Seeking recommendations: Best active speakers for $10k/pair? (Would also be offered for measurement.)

    has anyone tried the PMC or the Focal monitors? https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/twotwo8--pmc-twotwo8-8-inch-active-studio-monitor-pair https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Trio11Be--focal-trio11-be-10-inch-powered-studio-monitor
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    Studio monitor speakers without hiss?

    I have a pair of Event 20/20 BAS v3 monitors hooked up to a TC Electronic BMC-2 via xlrs. Zero hiss. Thinking about upgrading to some Focal twins. Anyone have them? W
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    SMSL SU-8 Version 2 Balanced DAC

    Has anyone upgraded the standard supplied power cord with a 'HiFi' power cord? Am curious to know if it would result in any noticeable improvements on performance. Would be interested to hear of any experiences. Just ordered my Su-8 and am contemplating changing the power cord. Was previously...
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