Author: keithc

I admire the beauty created when science intersects with art/faith. Or so I believe at least when I'm at work. And that is why I love high-end audio. There is such a relentless pursuit for the ultimate quality and expression of beauty, and sometimes it is through real research and engineering, but often it is through just the art of trial and subjective listening. The musical joys we get are so difficult to achieve and describe, and yet so right when it's there. I live in the Pacific Northwest, trying to make sense of the world as a working dad, but also finding solace in music, community, and great food. Current setup: Lucas Domanksy Music Server / Lampizator Horizon / Network Acoustics Tempus + Muon Kuzma Stabi R / Hana Umami Red / Sutherland Little Loco II Riviera AIC10 BAL / ZMF Caldera Shunyata power system, QSA-Lanedri / Shunyata / Sablon Audio cabling

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Network Acoustics tempus ethernet switch

keithc July 23, 2024

Tempus is an audiophile ethernet switch made by Network Acoustics, a U.K.-based company known for their well-regarded passive ethernet filters and digital cables. Do switches actually impact streaming audio?

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Lampizator Horizon

Lampizator embarked on a 3 year project to start from scratch and create their best possible DAC with no holds barred optimization of every last detail — and the result is the flagship Horizon DAC. How does it compare with their other offerings?

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Lucas Domansky Music Server (LDMS)

keithc December 11, 2023 LDMS server streamer

A small Polish company seeks to create the ultimate bespoked music server, each one custom built, and provide the world’s best customer service to match.

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Review: QSA-Lanedri ‘Spectra Prince’ and ‘Gamma Infinity’ power cords

keithc December 2, 2023 Cable Power

QSA-Lanedri, a new company in a crowded cable market, claims their product achieves “unmatched musical experience.” We compared their power cables against well-established Shunyata to see which brings more holiday audio joy!