# Your Next Upgrade? (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Everything Else\ **Created:** [October 20, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682 "2020-10-20T23:01:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 425
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8568 "2023-03-17T20:06:18Z")
I have already tried Audiophile Boxer Shorts. Too restraining in the mids. ---
**Author:** ![adifferentpaul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/adifferentpaul/32/282181_2.png) [@adifferentpaul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/adifferentpaul)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8569 "2023-03-17T20:06:49Z")
@aangen what color scissors? ---
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8570 "2023-03-17T20:07:49Z")
Unicorn horn pearl. ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8571 "2023-03-17T20:08:41Z")
Superb choice ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8572 "2023-03-17T20:13:33Z")
I got it now…yep sure do… Scissors cut off power…then golden silence…silence is golden…wasn’t there a song with those words a while back sometime ago … 😁 :innocent Best wishes ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8573 "2023-03-17T21:04:39Z")
Since I updated to the latest FPGA 198 on MK2, I have heard improvement. It appears I am the only one who has heard improvement, then there must be other factors that govern the SQ change. So this is what I changed to my isolation tweaks: 1. add Sorbothane sheet to plug and cable support for the streamer 2. Change the metal plug to Carbon Fiber/Sorbso support under plug at PST. 3. Replaced XPad to metal disc (temp. since I order some stainless steel pad that looks a lot better) for the rack. The pictures: ![Omega Support](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/4/7/47ea269d047e3616df93dedd2bdfc91f3bf4e353.jpeg) ![Dragon Support](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/3/8/38cdfe73f8a8c375f519b538d67c906d0bc7d6b9.jpeg) (upload://mWjWlNdKc31aCklcSU0RIR764wP.jpeg) ![rack support 2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/5/1/513e25917725e7d48fd67a05a694c2933ba6cede.jpeg) These changes made the sound more focused and neutral. The rack discs do not look good but may contribute to the most improvement. ![USB support](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/0/0/00a15aa7c1fc96adb82678f3fd9ff39d3f695cbe.jpeg) The second picture was old, here is the new one. ---
**Author:** ![vkennedy61](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/vkennedy61/32/41241_2.png) [@vkennedy61](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vkennedy61)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8574 "2023-03-19T06:26:32Z")
This is going to sell like mad. It’s not for me, but I can see the appeal. It’s super smart to base Roon as the music server vs making one. The Grimm MU1 though more expensive is another example. Also another nice piece of gear coming out of Poland. > **[Brooklyn Bridge II - Roon Core • Dac • Headphone • Phono • Preamp](https://mytek.audio/shop/brooklyn-bridge-ii-391?utm_source=Update%2Bon%2Bshipping%2Bof%2Bthe%2BMytek%2BBrooklyn%2BBridge%2BII%2BROON%2B%28copy%29%2B%28copy%29%2B%28copy%29%2B%28copy%29&utm_medium=Email#attr=55,63)** > > Brooklyn Bridge II is the result of a major redesign of our best selling original Brooklyn Bridge. ---
**Author:** ![michael\_lichnovsky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/michael_lichnovsky/32/142559_2.png) [@michael\_lichnovsky](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/michael_lichnovsky)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8575 "2023-03-19T07:32:05Z")
I have a full set of Fractal interconnects and speaker cables. I actually think the speaker cables are more impactful. I’m fortunate that I could keep mine to 1.2 metres to keep the cost down! But I love them. Bass just went so much lower with better texture and zero bloat. ---
**Author:** ![michael\_lichnovsky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/michael_lichnovsky/32/142559_2.png) [@michael\_lichnovsky](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/michael_lichnovsky)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8576 "2023-03-19T07:33:51Z")
This is super interesting to me. After reading I took out my QSA Violet from my Innuos streamer and popped the stock fuse in. Awful. Grey and blurred. Violet straight back in. ---
**Author:** ![Serhan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/serhan/32/192329_2.png) [@Serhan](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Serhan)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8577 "2023-03-19T08:08:46Z")
Thank you Mike, Great encouraging news! I am planning to get them (F1 speaker cables) sometime in July. I would need a pair of 2 to 2.5 meters for my single wired speakers. ---
**Author:** ![ErVikingo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ervikingo/32/251111_2.png) [@ErVikingo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ErVikingo)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8578 "2023-03-19T12:43:39Z")
My next upgrade is on its way home! ALLNIC L6500 PreAmp and a set of Western Electric 417a to roll! ---
**Author:** ![lonson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/lonson/32/249792_2.png) [@lonson](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lonson)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8579 "2023-03-19T12:45:11Z")
My DSD Mk2 is due tomorrow! ---
**Author:** ![akro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/akro/32/177145_2.png) [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8580 "2023-03-19T13:22:16Z")
A lot of deliveries these days ---
**Author:** ![Baldy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/baldy/32/223847_2.png) [@Baldy](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Baldy)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8581 "2023-03-19T21:19:14Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/7/1/71d9673cc9a1a560a50262158fb597a3f1afbc0b.jpeg) Audiophile rig in the new house ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8582 "2023-03-19T21:25:02Z")
sorry, Baldy. That’s a terrible power cable. ---
**Author:** ![luca.pelliccioli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/luca.pelliccioli/32/93681_2.png) [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8583 "2023-03-19T21:25:37Z")
Too many boxes, keep it simple… less is more! ---
**Author:** ![scotte1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/scotte1/32/147_2.png) [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8584 "2023-03-19T21:31:49Z")
All kidding aside, these JBL portables pack a great sound. We carry our Flip 4 all over the place. Looking forward to seeing the new set up(s) at the new digs… ---
**Author:** ![scotte1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/scotte1/32/147_2.png) [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8585 "2023-03-19T22:31:12Z")
Looks like you have your priorities straight. Music first, then everything else follows… ---
**Author:** ![Baldy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/baldy/32/223847_2.png) [@Baldy](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Baldy)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8586 "2023-03-19T22:59:39Z")
It’s the super cheap recycled copper-ish wall wort cable. It is supposed to add to the “soundstage”. Whatever that means. ---
**Author:** ![Baldy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/baldy/32/223847_2.png) [@Baldy](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Baldy)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8587 "2023-03-19T23:00:54Z")
And it plays fine from my phone. Wireless transmission! Modern tech is awesome. [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682.md?page=424) [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682.md?page=426)