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Ken Ishiwata has passed away.
I will give some CDs a spin in the KI-Pearl tonight in his honor. 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
I had an issue with mine recently where it kept trying to update, but wouldn't and then I couldn't get it to do anything.  A factory reset fixed that issue.  You don't need to be connected to the network to do it. Steps to Factory Reset:Disconnec... 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
Try posting about your problem on the Bluesound forum. You may get a different response (or not).I've seen a lot of posts about connection issues and have experienced some myself, but I think this is the first time I've read about one just dying.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Dire Straits - Love Over Gold, SHM SACDThe Rolling Stones - Some Girls,  SHM SACD  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ry Cooder - Into The Purple Valley 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I almost picked up that record a couple of minutes ago tomic but settled on Eric Clapton 461 Ocean Boulevard instead.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Cecil Taylor - Indent. White vinyl. One of my black Friday RSD purchases.  
Streaming + DAC questions. Please help this noob!
To those recommending a power cord upgrade to the Node 2i, have any of you tried the Pangea Audio C7 cord, and if so, what were your impressions? 
Best integrated tube amplifier, under $3,000.00. No phono needed. Could be used, too.d
There is no "best" because it's subjective.  Everyone has different likes and I doubt there's anyone that has heard every single device that fits in your ballpark and if they have, they heard them with different speakers and other components than ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I've been continuing to experiment with the Technics SL1200 MK2 I picked up recently, different cartridges, cables, etc.  I have my Nagaoka MP-500 on it and hooked up the Audience phono interconnects I received yesterday and it's sounding really g... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I just watched Echo In The Canyon (great movie!) and wanted to hear some Tom Petty. Damn The Torpedoes! 
Black Friday Record Store Day
I picked up a couple of things online, the Herbie Hancock direct disc and Cecil Taylor. I stopped by the record store yesterday afternoon and picked up the Cheap Trick live album from New Year's Eve. 
Are the really pricey HT Pre Amps worth it?
How is it "better" if it doesn't sound any better?  It's still a  whole lot of compromise stuffed into one box. I'll admit my answer was a bit glib in a way. If my main focus was home theater or I had a dedicated home theater, it might matter enou... 
Does this sound like a good deal?
Get in touch with Brent Jessee at audiotubes.com. Let him know your budget and what type of sound signature you prefer and he'll provide good recommendations.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Type O Negative - The Least Worst Of