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A streaming setup that competes with my CD and turntable set up?
I see an aries mini for sale here. Is that comparable? 
A streaming setup that competes with my CD and turntable set up?
So a Bluesound Node is a cut above a mac mini or Ipad as a source? 
A streaming setup that competes with my CD and turntable set up?
I do realize that this is very subjective. However, my hope is that, if I have a mac mini or ipad through a well measuring dac, that the general sound quality will be similar to what I'm used to. If that is not realistic, I would love to know what... 
A streaming setup that competes with my CD and turntable set up?
My vinyl set up is better than my digital set up but both are good enough for me to enjoy the music to my satisfaction. So, lets say "close" means that I can get a pc / ipad / etc digital front end to sound 95% as good as my cary audio 303. 
A streaming setup that competes with my CD and turntable set up?
Oh ... I have a clear audio virtusoso wood as a cartridge. 
116v from the wall socket?
Thanks for all the input. I'm glad that its not an issue! Cheaper that way =)Andy 
help with a tubed integrated or pre / amp combo
All check out the Ayon Spark. Thanks for the tip. 
help with a tubed integrated or pre / amp combo
Thanks for all the input. Any sonic comparisons between the cayin 50t and the rouge Cronus magnum, cayin 100, or 88? Thanks 
jj 6922 vs jj 6922 gold pins
Thanks for the info.Andy 
Forced mod of Engergy V2.3 - suggestions?
thanks I'll look into abi tech servicesandy 
Forced mod of Engergy V2.3 - suggestions?
thanks for the tip. Called them. they are sold out.Andy 
Just changed component stands - how to modify soun
Thanks for the responses!I have a variety of DH cones from small to jumbo.I do have tubes but they sounded fine in the other open rack. I'll try it with the door open and some pillows inside of the enclosure. I'm having my shelves from the other r... 
Bottlehead Seduction and tube rolling help
Thanks for the adviceThis is a used unit and is broken in. I previously used the phono on an audible illusions 3a. This unit was touted as being in the same ballpark. Although the sound stage is good. The presentation is simple boring. I completel... 
Which wood and design for diy monitor stands?
Once again thanks for the input. I purchased a pair of sanus ultimate foundation stands but ..... they didn't pass WAF. So now my current concept is to have a 12 inch by 12 inch by 1 1/2 inch maple or oak base (do I need a metal base plate?). I'll... 
Which wood and design for diy monitor stands?
Thanks everyone,I've been impressed with how the speakers sounded with the ten planks of oak wood that I placed together. I think that I'm just going to level them, glue them and add a two inch maple top and call it my stands. Still thinking about...