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All speakers have a little EQ built in
mbmi "I have a 30K rig and use a $150 Schiit Loki Mini....why, Because I like to tweak bad recordings . Don't put it down until you actually try one." I started with a Mini, it is now in the garage system. The middle one is in the H... 
HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO?
@calvinj  I have a pair of the Gato PWR-222s and the PRD-3S (not using the DAC) and I haven't looked back either!  
Looking for an Amp Replacement
@uncledemp +1. Wow.  
Schiit Loki Max?
I have all three Loki. Lokies? The three band got relegated to the garage system pretty quickly. The Lokius is better but is now in the studio. The Max is a keeper - more bands yield a narrower Q, plus the memory and the ability to switch it in an... 
Your audiophile chair
I don't have a pic of mine, but for 25 years just for headphones see below. It is too tall for speakers, but crank it back and I can be out in 10 minutes, so it stays upright for listening!!!!  
What to do with my legacy CD collection?
wsrrsw said: "Try and see if your local library wants them." I don't know where you are, but my local library is going the other direction. They are rapidly thinning the collection because CDs don't get taken out much any more. Like ... 
Oxidation on surface of cable under clear jacket
So does changing the coating/cover to opaque solve the issue, or hide it?  
Ripping CD's to hard drive
+1 Dbpoweramp suite. I did ~3000 cds, and very happy with the results. FLAC for sure, external reader to Synology NAS w/ 2 SSDs.  Whoever said "One and Done" before got it right. Def not a project I ever want to repeat. =:0)  
Problem with my Rose 150 b
Is this Rose not ready to play nice with Roon??   For the record my 150b works flawlessly with Roon. The connection is cat 7 not 8, through a 75~80' run if that helps with the OP's prb. Good luck! Kevin  
RIP Jeff Beck
Did y'all hear what momma said? R.I.P. JB  
What are your top 3 favorite female singers?
Cecilia Bartoli Stacey Kent And I may catch some flack here(!): Charlotte Wessels  
Whats playing on your system today?
In memory of a 50 year friend I lost recently:  
HoloAudio STREAMER is out now
Potential sound aside I am somewhat surprised they didn't remain with the theme and so I have to wonder how the Red will look sitting next to an orange and black DAC...  
Sad songs- We love them- We need them
Randall Knife, Guy Clark. First heard several years prior to my father's death. Couldn't listen to it for a long time after. Fair warning.      
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
To The Heart - Mark-Almond Band Be careful - that is Billy Cobham on the skins and there are runs on this album that will blow you away. I'm on my third copy and still looking for one more...