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Do you spend more time analyzing the sound of your system, worrying it could be better?
I think it applies to just about every hobby, music, cameras,musical instruments, etc the list goes on and on. But we all do it in slightly different ways. Some do it all the time, in constant striving for that elusive sound they are looking for, ... 
Any song recommendations for testing purposes?
Aja by Steely Dan. Better pick well recorded albums though, as many have said a lot sound terrible.  I was at the Hotel California over tour and it did sound good, but I'm not sure great. Actually just about anything by Steely Dan will let you k... 
Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health
A lot of us grew up hearing so many great guitarist's. For me its eons ago now, and in case anyone hasn't noticed those greats are disappearing pretty quickly now. Yes there are a lot of fantastic new artists, some we'll never even know at all. ... 
Is Old Music Killing New Music?
I just have to laugh at that thread title, yes I remember the album bins too, and the 8 tracks, cassettes and reel to reels, but thats equipment. First remembered listening to older jazz and 16 2/3 records, and 78's and of course 45's as well. es... 
Speakers for daughter
I know there powered, but the Audioengine A5+ speakers are great, and work fantastiv with Amazon Music HD streaming as well.    
Just getting into Streaming, need help and advice
So If I say connect the Node to my Ethernet near my receiver then run a coax to the receiver, thats done.Just need a way to run it to my speakers in my bedroom. According to this article UPDATE: Amazon Music HD Is Still Lossy* by The computer Au... 
Which Denon Receiver for my home theater?
Not sure what you think of the The Master Switch reviews but this looks like a pretty good rundown. https://www.themasterswitch.com/best-av-receivers They think the AVR-S960H is just about the best value for the money. I liked it myself so much... 
Cassette Deck servicing/restoration in U.S.?
Used Naks for years, and one of the things that degrades is rubber rollers of every type, and grease or lubrication, which stiffens to the point of not being very useful at all. Other thing that degrades are contacts. Hopefully you are now where n... 
Just getting into Streaming, need help and advice
I'm just trying to figure out what to get first to do it. The Node 2i seems like a good idea, and a good value for the money.  I contacted Bluesound and I have to say they got back to e fairly quickly, not with info, but to say it might take them...