2psyop

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Opening a can of worms
When it comes down to brass tacks don’t we all buy into the notion that brand ABC’s box of over-hyped and absurdly expensive box of wires is better than brand XYZ’s brand of over-hyped and absurdly expensive box of wires? I think it does not just ... 
Looking for a music server, sans DAC.
Keep the Bryston and add a Bluesound Vault 2. You could use the Bryston as your ext DAC. Now you can rip your CDs, access music files on a HDD and try other features. If you decide to start streaming, maybe you would like to try MQA, you can do th... 
Vandersteen fans..need your input (TREO CT)
You might think about this. I have 2ce Sig II and I made a change (relunctantly) that enabled them to sound better at low volume. I got a hearing test. Yes many people suffer from hearing loss and do not know it. Now that I have hearing aids, I ca... 
Need help selecting a system with Tidal streaming (Maybe MQA) and speakers for around $1k.
For those who think MQA might go away here is a list of companies backing the technology by offering it in their audio equipment....https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/dac-streamer-mqa-wireless-besides-bluesoundBTW I would try to get a Node 2 a... 
My speaker quest
I have owned a fair number of speakers over the years, Vandersteen are in the top 5%. Among affordable speakers that sound truly high fidelity they areamong three brands. If you can swing it, listen to a pair to see if they are for you. 
Amp selection for someone on a modest budget...
If you look at Parasound, the A21 is the one to get. A very high fidelity amp with tons of power. I have one and after trying many othe amps by Parasound, this is the best bargain. 
Incredible Parasound customer service!
Yeah Parasound is first rate. Big fan here, since good equipment is not always backed by good service I appreciate companies like Parasound who understand customer service 
Changed amplifiers and need some feedback...
Jeff- Glad you figured out the problem, that is great! mulveling- I agree with you 100% and I don’t think Mr. Bunge was interested in my satisfaction for some reason??? And just so you know it was not “one unit” I lost money on, it was three.  
My speaker quest
Vandersteen Treo Ct. With ARC gear, it will sound terrific! 
Changed amplifiers and need some feedback...
To be honest, I had a Stratos, a Tempest and a Candela. They were terrible audio components. I had spurious noise, hum and other low level noise. Klaus was very, very slow in communication. It took over a year and he bought the gear back from me a... 
Please suggest bookshelf with best bass response under $4000 pr.
I had an SVS subwoofer many years ago that needed service. SVS reps just blew me off, stated I needed to buy another sub. They would not look at my sub, and I bought it from them. That really turned me off to SVS. YMMV. 
New CDP or standalone DAC...?
If you have a HDD and a computer with a disc drive you could rip your CDs to a lossless format file. Get a Bluesound Node 2 and with that device you can access all your ripped files and stream hi-rez files like a MQA. You would have a very large l... 
Please suggest bookshelf with best bass response under $4000 pr.
Look look for used Wilson Audio Duette speakers. Truly exceptional and tight bass. 
Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?
+2 randyhat. I am not sure I understand the analog vs. digital debate. I guess I could if I had to pick one or the other... but I don’t. I mean I can purchase a turntable, tonearm, cartridge, needle and phono preamp AND I can aquire a DAC, streame... 
PERSONAL GEAR LIST; Your opinion on next best upgrade?
Bad, I would like to share another tidbit of info FWIW. I went searching for speakers within 90 miles of my home. I wanted to LISTEN and compare myself. I was advised by a couple of good dealers to bring my own music, to include some music I know ...