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Audio Research VT100 MK1 and LS15 HELP!!!
Not to insult your intelligence, but are you sure your speakers are connected correctly?  Looking at those speakers, they have internal jumpers and you need to turn the screws to connect the jumpers if you don't have the speakers bi-wired. 
bluesound node 2i with chord quest
There are a lot of variables to consider regarding wifi and whether that will be good enough for your system.  First, what kind of download speeds do you have?  Are you using the built in wifi in the router supplied by your internet provider, or d... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Small Faces - Greatest HitsZZ Top - DeguelloUFO - Lights Out  
Yet another Qobuz vs. Tidal debate
Happy to help!  
bluesound node 2i with chord quest
You'll probably get different opinions about the ethernet cable.  In general, I'm not a big cable person.  I have upgraded almost all of the cables in my systems from stock and can hear some differences, but not enough that I want to join the mega... 
Yet another Qobuz vs. Tidal debate
I'm trying Qobuz. I too like the SQ over Tidal, but on my home computer it's not letting me utilize my external speakers. And it tends to drop music when in the car. Sounds great on my home set up though If you're using the web player make sure... 
Tuner calibration North West coast.
Glen,I get pretty good reception on my FM tuner from KNKX where I live in Olympia, but I think if you stream from their web site the quality is also very good. 
Why buy Bluesound Node2i vs. Marantz AVR for playing music from NAS or streaming services?
The Bluesound will give you a lot more options for streaming - Qobuz, Tidal, Radio Paradise, and much more.  Connecting to an external DAC will improve sound quality, but the DAC in the Bluesound is quite good for the price.You should notice a dif... 
bluesound node 2i with chord quest
I have two Node 2 devices.  One in my living room and one in my bedroom, maybe 25 feet away.  Both are connected to wifi.  I have a wireless access point in my living room and a wireless repeater.  I haven't compared to a wired ethernet connection... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I love Yes! I have Close to the Edge and the Kevin Gray remaster of Yes in the on-deck box. Listening to Eagles - Hell Freezes Over tonight.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Wayne, I don't think I had ever listened to that album. After hearing it, it made me wish I was a little more open minded in my youth. I had a similar experience this morning listening to Grace by Jeff Buckley this morning on Qobuz. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Listening to Jeff Buckley - Grace (Legacy Edition) this morning. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I was out of town for a few days.  Had a chance to spin a few records yesterday!Patti Smith - HorsesBob Dylan - Bringing It All Back HomeBilly Cobham - The Best of Billy CobhamFunkadelic - Self Titled 
What are you streaming tonight?
That would be cool. I can relate to unpredictable work schedules.  
Tuner calibration North West coast.
Yahoo Groups has a group called fmtunerinfo and there's also an fmtunerinfo website. You should be able to find information on repairs at both places.