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Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
This reminds me of the political left cancel culture of destroyer a opponent  when it doesnot fit their narrative . Your 1st amendment right is to your opinion . you should ask to not have your outcome displayed if they don’t like them. I am no... 
Noob question about streaming . . .
You have a long journey to get good sound ,for 1 the junk $5 power supply to your router needs to be replaced by a linear power supply ,little green computer  sells them $300 , then you need a decent Ethernet switch ,LTY SW8 2 decent Ethernet cab... 
From B&W 804 D3 to Focal Sopra 2?
Go hear the Borresen X1 monitor with matching  Stands  I have heard them all before  A sub is needed if you want low bass  The Borresen is by fsr the best tweeter That ribbon is open and airy Another speaker perlisten R5 in the $6k range also... 
Please help with Roon server/core issue
Why not judt buy a decent fedicated streamer ?  They sound far better innuos has very nicr and good entry level No roon needef innuos sounds better and very well Organized, also on your router get rid of the horrible wall wart  And buy a quali... 
Verity Audio speaker manufacturer silent...
I owned one of their first parsifals over 25 years ago ,very good sounding and  was solid with most any types of amps . I agree they have not advertised or regulars in the magazines for at least 15 years or more ,which is a major mistake in Audio... 
Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood?
With out any hesitation the Borresen X loudspeaker or Perlisten R7  both are much better then anything in their price class IHave heard both at audio shoot outs at audio clubs they each do things a bit differently the Borresen uses a great ribbo... 
RIP Paul Messenger
R.I.P Paul a good reviewer  and lover of 🎶 🎵 !!  
15k for streamer and dac....how much on each?
Forunder $7k  the T+a 200 dac myself and many say by far best in class it beats dacs much more expensive . The innuous pulsar latest mk3 or 4 you can get forunder $6500 which is top notch and better interface then Roon sounding better to not have... 
15k for streamer and dac....how much on each?
I have traveled multiples states in various audio clubs  a excellent product Denmark Audio Group the AAvic  180,280 ,exceptions integrated amps and better then anything in their respective price classes ,vs all well known name brands around 8k a... 
what's a good Gan / Class D option under 3k? Nilai or Ncorex500?
Check with underwood Wally   
Solar Eclipse Music
The exorcist classic instrumental cd . Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells.  
Anyone having shipping issues with Viva Tubes
Yes the lager may be made but they take and ship orders as they come in  it could take 24 hours after to ship ,by end of the 2 nd day they will be shipped.    
Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner?
I have found many with big transformers actually limit the dynamics  Ansuz D3 totally different technologies using powered mini Tesla coils over 100  and different type of sign  waves making a very substantial improvements  add to this their di... 
Streamer only
Innuos has a very nice platform roon not needed and sounds better  They have for $1600 and a separate lps power supply  If you want a matching case or buy the linear tube audio lps for $700 A greT setup for the buck.  
T+A's new R 2500 R integrated amp
Type AAvic I280 integrated amp best integrated under $15k ,for under $10k with discount, Ansuz power cords too excellent ,although a bit pricy imo.