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    Audio USB Cable Recommendations for Mac & Adapter Question

    Thanks for the comments. So far no one has advocated for a high end cable for purposes of SQ. I was not expecting this. Anyone care to opine re: merits of low vs high end? Has anyone A/B tested and come to conclusions? thanks!
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    Audio USB Cable Recommendations for Mac & Adapter Question

    Hi - I am going to use my Mac Pro (USB C) as source for my Geshelli J2 Dac. The Geshelli has a type B USB input while my Mac output is type C USB. I like what I've heard about Supra USB cables but they don't seem to make a C to B variant. They do have A to B. If I use an adapter from C-A...
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    NEWB - Tube preamp for class d amp (hifi)

    Thanks Gray - So far the tube amp working great! Picked up the Schiit Vali 2++ and now experimenting with tube rolling :). Appreciate the help here and sorry for the delay in acknowledging!
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    NEWB - Tube preamp for class d amp (hifi)

    I have an Aiyima A08pro class d amp. It has a 3.5mm AUX variable output I have connected to a powered sub-woofer. The amp volume controls volumes for the entire 2.1 system simultaneously. My question is what will happen if I add a tube preamp ahead of the A08; i.e. where is volume controlled...