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And a Ho! Ho! Ho! To All!
Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a happy New Year to all!  Ho! ho ho!    
HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR DREAM SYSTEM?
Couldn’t agree more that listening to music should bring you joy.  Nothing better than ending the day listening to music you love.  Having a system you love is living the dream.  As Hans always says, enjoy the music.  Merry Christmas, happy holida... 
HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR DREAM SYSTEM?
Calvinj I agree.  Listen, tweak, listen and repeat.  It’s a lot of fun even as my old guy hearing gets worse.    
??? What Is The MOST Expensive System You Ever Heard ??? What Was Your Opinion ???
My neighbors system when I was just starting out on my own.  I don’t remember the brands used in the components layout but I do remember the Martin Logan towers with the hug top panels and giant bass units.  The cables were thick enough to tow a t... 
Top 10 Live Albums
I love Deep Purple.  Made in Japan is an all time great.  Thanks for the info on their other live albums.  I will check them out.   
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
Great suggestions.  Chuck Mangione and Dave Brubeck got me into jazz from the 1st songs.   
Any interest in a pair of old thiel’s CS1.2
Good suggestion along with here at Audiogon.  Also links you to US Audio Mart where you can list for sale at no cost to you or the buyer.  
Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”
You’ve received a lot of great suggestions and at 8K you are beyond my budget.  Good for you!  Just wanted to say welcome to the club and hope you enjoy your retirement!  Music is a great hobby to grow old with in my experience.    
How Many Times Do You Have To Listen To Understand A Piece Of Music?
If I’m critically listening, not hearing at a holiday party at someone house, once.  Some music grows on me like an earworm.  My kids music sometimes.  I’ve heard it so many times I know every word by heart but I wouldn’t put it on my playlist.    
Room setting: new amp or new speakers?
Agree with getting your room setup first.  It will have the most impact on what you hear coming out of your system.  I would then upgrade your source.  Moving from the Bluesound Node N130 to an Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer and a Holo Audio Cyan 2 DAC m... 
Top 10 Live Albums
More great albums. I will add one I just started listening to. Pete Townshend - Live in Concert 1985-2001.  14 CD set streaming online.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Pete Townshend - live in concert 1985-2001. 14 CD box set online. David Gilmour Featured on some cuts.     
what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
Suggest the Holo Audio May.  There are different versions that are in your price range.    
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
 I stream and I still purchase CDs.  I agree with your reasons why.  Most of the new ones I buy are reissued box sets that have tracks I can’t get online like live shows that are unreleased.  I still have over a thousand CDs but I find I don’t pla... 
Bluesound Node Icon
For what it’s worth I upgraded from a Node N130 to an Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer with a Holo Audio Cyan 2 DAC.  I like the Sense app Innuos uses best.  it works better with Qobuz than BluOs in my experience.  I just use the equipment in one setup so ...