aberyclark

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Apple TV Streaming Sound Quality vs Streamer?
ATV is a great streamer for 16/44 (48).  
Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month.
Looks like the new version of Brian’s controller is still reasonably priced..https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AvocetIIa--crane-song-avocet-iia 
Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month.
Brian quick question. How do purchased Cd’s or dowloads sound on your studio system ( ones you did not produce)? In other words, would a great sounding album you purchased perform better in your studio vs a top home audiophile set up.  
Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month.
Actually, isnt most “audiophile” equipment overpriced for what you get inside the box anyway?  From what I understand, good studio equipment conducts, transfers, etc the sound with as little noise, distortion as possible. I never understood audiop... 
Tidal and MQA..two questions.
Qobuz is fantastic!! I’m a euro subscriber. I need to cancel TIDAL since I hardly ever listen to it.  
Is this MQA news a big deal?
Besides bankrupt TIDAL, where are all the MQA sources? I’ve been hearing about HDTracks streaming for the last year....nothing yet. I keep hearing its coming...its now taking hold......WHERE IS IT? 
Oppo Gone - Now What?
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022BDA1060/Yamaha-AVENTAGE-BD-A1060.html 
Oppo Ceasing production
Maybe a good option when the 203s run outhttps://www.crutchfield.com/p_022BDA1060/Yamaha-AVENTAGE-BD-A1060.html?search=sacd+player 
Oppo Ceasing production
I may just have to have all my sacd’s transferred to digital drive. I have a 103 that is still running strong.  
Nuforce STA200
Looks like the Nuforce has finally been discontinued. Too bad....I really love mine 
Nuforce STA200
Just do what i did. I have a tube pre amp and the high gain causes the hiss to become louder thAn normal. I have zu 101 db speakers. Order the Schiit $49 passive preamp and place between pre and nuforce. Adjust the schiit volume to an accepttable ... 
Anybody watch the Grammys tonight?
I have not watched any award shows for years. Anyway, I heard on the radio (I will search YOUTUBE later tonight) that the whole Tony Bennett segment was a bit embarrassing. Not so much with Tony himself...but how the Grammy stage staff handled his... 
Grover Huffman GH RCA ZX+ cables vs...
What would be the main sound difference between the current ex and empress? 
Grover IC's
How big of difference between the Grover EX+ and Top of the line Empress? 
Switching from solid state to tubes
I have a Rogue RP-5 tube pre with a SS Nuforce amp. I like the combination. However, from what I've read, The Rogue pre does not sound like a Tube pre in the traditional sense. Much more modern sounding. I do say that the mids and highs seem much ...