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Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
XRCD https://www.diamondgroove.com/Best-Audiophile-Voices-Selection--XRCD-x1-CPRMXR27978N      
Sound quality of Roon
@audphile1  +1 When I moved up to the >$3000 streamer/ digital player strata, the degree of audio improvement was not subtle. Linear power supplies in high-end gear matters.  
What is an AV grade switching power supply?
Linear power supplies are much better .For example, high-end DACs have them and are a key differentiator between the mass market sub $1000 offerings and high-end units. They are designed for low noise and are often considered quiet since there is... 
What is an AV grade switching power supply?
 
Which wire for internal recabling my speakers?
I wouldn’t arbitrarily change speaker wires brand and model from what is in there already. The sole exception would be possibly moving up to a higher model in the same brand ( if possible ), , with the view to maintaining the same bespoke cables s... 
Kimber Cable Select
The cables system synergy quest also extends to your speakers and not limited to just your upstream components.  
$4000 BUGDET - YOU ONLY HAVE 2 CHOICES - YOUR FEEDBACK MUCH APPRECIATED
definitely ANTHEM ......  
Speakers To Replace Castle Edens
   
Speakers To Replace Castle Edens
   
Speakers To Replace Castle Edens
Triangle 40th Anniversary Comete Speaker Review    
Single vs Bi-wire Speaker Cable
Re-post from last month in another prior single vs bi-wire  thread last month    Without prejudice to the effects that the absolute benefits are always system dependent, the high-end quality build OEM’s are moving away from bi-wiring in favour o... 
Does upgrading you system have to be on a logarithmic curve?
It is not logarithmic, but rather linear, if you concur with the old-time experience. For all us old-timers here, we remember the simplified anecdotal guideline casually referred to as the “Rule of Fourths”. This was an inverse relationship that... 
Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi streaming
The general consensus When it comes to the debate on WiFi vs ethernet for streaming, ethernet is arguably a better option for streaming the majority of the time. It provides you with a dedicated connection rather than using a WiFi router that mul... 
What is your take on high efficient speakers vs. low efficient speakers?
@sbank    +1 …. Eloquently said … point, set, and match ! ( in tennis jargon)   
Does a DAC need a large/strong power supply?
The BRYSTON BDA-3 DAC has independent power supplies, a feature representative in high-end DAC design, and resulting stepped-up audio performance in high-end DACs.