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50 years of Hip Hop- How Come?
I like Schumann, but not all Schumann. I like John Williams, but not all John Williams (Happy Birthday by the way! 🎉) I like John Coletrane, but not all John Coletrane. I like Glass Animals, but not all Glass Animals. I like Snoop Dogg, but no... 
Classical music newbie needs your suggestions
   
Roon Discount Through the Weekend
I don’t think so, but I’m in a similar bucket d as you.  Pricing increases come January. Choices, choices…  
Anyone using Teddy Pardo XPS for Naim nDAC and Teddy Cap for the Supernait 3? Any good?
@nutty what’s been your experience with the Synergistic Research fuses? I’m thinking of getting either orange or purple for the nDAC and Supernait. How much of an impact was there when you added it in to the XPS?  
Chord DAVE DAC
I’m probably in the minority here. I’ve heard the DAVE a couple of times and I prefer my Naim DAC. It’s no longer in production but you can get a used one for around 1k and it sounds amazing (MSRP ~$4200). Save the money and still be able to reno... 
For classical music lovers best amp for large orchestral forces?
What sources are you using? Is this both with digital and analogue sources?    
Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed?
https://www.naimaudio.com/product/nd-555    
Recommended integrated amplifier for upgrade
Try a Naim Supernait. I have the original version and I’m very pleased with it. https://www.naimaudio.com/product/supernait-3    
Classical Music for Aficionados
Brahms: Geistliche Chormusik performed by RIAS Chamber Choir    
A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
Consider a used Naim Audio Supernait (original). Great sound, more than enough power for your speakers, and less than 2k for a good used one. (Original MSRP over 4k USD)  
Denafrips IRIS + Hi-Fi USB Card = Overkill?
Using the coax connection you can feed DoP to your DAC. You’ll still be able to listen to your DSD files. 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
Though I have not tried it myself, I’ve heard good things about Questyle CMA12.I love my Naim nDAC. You can probably find a used one for around $1,300 or so. 
Need a DAC Recommendation.
Naim DAC is going for around $1,300 second hand 
What Integrated Amp do You use
Naim Supernait (OG) into Linn Keilidh (passive)Â