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I've always connected the ethernet cable from the WAN port on the back of my router to my Lumin T2 streamer. The WAN port has suddenly stopped working so I will now have to use one of the LAN ports. I'm just wondering, does it make any difference if using WAN or LAN? Thanks

I'm wondering how album covers are controlled? I connect a mains powered external hdd via usb to my T2. I use BubbleUPnP to control playback. For example, I have an album in a folder, I don't embed the album cover into each track, I just have a single .jpg which each track then shows. Is this...

I have a folder which has a mix of different tracks from different albums and I've embedded each track with its album cover. I like folders to show the album cover, or as in this case which has a mix of tracks from different albums, the album cover of the first track. I have embedded each...

I've read that power cables can make a difference with these amplifiers. I'm wondering what UK owners are using with their amp? I'm using a Mark Grant power cable at the moment and I'm wondering if it's good enough? Mark Grant '-' DSP 2.5 Dual Screened power cable | Mark Grant Cables

A few months ago I was thinking of upgrading my current amp to MKII but now I'm considering NC1200 as I'm sure my speakers need that extra power, especially as I do like to play quite loud at times. I've seen a review on the Audioscience website and from what I can make out they were impressed...

My current amplifier is the Nord One SE UP NC500DM Stereo Silver: Specs: 550W 2ohm 700W 4ohm 400W 8ohm My speakers are: Boenicke W11s and they need a lot of power to run them well. I was thinking of upgrading my current Nord to MK II but am now thinking of getting the NORD ONE HYPEX SE...

I was connecting a 2TB Samsung external hard drive to the T2 to play music, with no problems. The Samsung is now full so I've copied everything (including adding some newer albums) onto a new 4TB WD external hard drive. This is when the stuttering playback started. Is a 4TB external hard...

I've had a go with REW, but gave up. Far too complicated for me. I just want a rough idea what the sound in my room is doing. I find all this sort of thing difficult to understand so I'm now going to try and do it an easier way. It won't be as accurate but it will give me an idea. I have 2...

I've recently updated my D1 to v.11. One thing I've noticed is before turning on the D1 via the app, I usually connect an external HDD and I will hear the external HDD start up. This doesn't happen now. It seems when using the 'power' button to turn off the D1, the power to the usb ports is...

I'm thinking of getting a new hifi rack but there are so many to choose from. I've had my current Soundstyle rack for many years, made from metal with glass shelves which I've read is not good for removing vibrations. There is also Russ Andrews Torlyte racks but I don't know if they are any...

A few days ago I had the MFA Baby Reference V2 (30 day return) delivered to replace the MFA Classic V2 (which I still have). Straight away I could hear more detail and better bass, but I now find that the bass is boomy which I didn't have before. The Baby Reference is letting more through, and...

I'm currently using a Mark Grant DSP2.5 mains cable. I've read that mains cables can make a difference with this amp. Has anyone tried different ones which are available in the UK and found they do make a difference? I would like to try a few myself at different price points. Any...

https://www.nordacoustics.co.uk/single-post/2017/11/23/New-BO-ICE-Power-1200AS2-Module-arrives-for-Evaluation-First-module-to-use-the-new-ICE-Edge-chipset-600W-into-8Ohms-1200W-into-4Ohms Will anyone be trying the Nord amp with this new module?

I'm interested in seeing a review of these two or is Magico in a different league?

I will getting a Lumin D1 in the next few days, which will be connecting to my Synology DS215j. Will it be a good idea to use a Sbooster for the NAS, as I will be getting one for the D1?