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Help please! Something amiss with my digital chain
@glenmschneider , my power amp has a stepped attenuator for volume control and my phono pre supports both MC and MM inputs and supposedly outputs a line level signal, so I figured I'd try it direct to the power amp (the Decware ZMA) and see how it... 
Jazz for aficionados
I know this thread has been going on forever but going to add one of my favorites - Norberg "Abisko".   It is modern; something magical and Nordic about the voicing and timing.    
Help please! Something amiss with my digital chain
@hbarrel yes, they were on backorder for what felt like forever but I recently received the Ray reserves!  They were free as part of a Christmas special that LTA honored even though I technically ordered a week or two after the promotion had ended... 
Help please! Something amiss with my digital chain
Appreciate the thoughts @ghdprentice !  I have heard streaming should be very close / as good as vinyl so looking forward to getting things there.   
Help please! Something amiss with my digital chain
Forgot one other thing -- Auralic is streaming from wifi right now.  Need to run out and get a long ethernet cable but also thought about seeing if wired connection made a big difference.   Thanks!  
Speakers for 2nd System!
I faced a similar situation looking for speakers to pair with a decware tube amp for a home office somewhat bigger than your room but still not huge.  I settled on Omega Super Alnicos and honestly remain stunned at how good they are for the price ...