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Do you find battery supplies inferior to well designed power supplies?
My Jeff Rowland Criterion Preamp sounds absolutely INCREDIBLE on battery power.   
Sanders Sound Systems 10E - The Genius has done it.
That sounds wonderful, Imomo.  I have been listening 'for the first time', many old recording as well.  A mind blower for me were those 'poorly' recorded 1970's CD's.  Well, so far, they sound pretty incredible!  Even a POOR recording like The Sup... 
Just how much do speakers suppose to vibrate?
No vibrating allowed! 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
...or, use Tidal.   
Is upgrading pre worth it?
Excellent!  Enjoy listening! 
How did you choose your equipment?
The first thing I did, 20 years ago, when I decided I would put together my dream rig - I read.  And read.  And read.  I learned.  I learned that with a pile of money, I can buy a lot of gear, but it would not necessarily give me what I wanted.  T... 
Do we really need anything more than 8" woofer and 1" tweeter for medium size room?
It is not the size of the wand but the skill of the magician. 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
I am trying him now.  THANK YOU for the recommendation.   
Beyond Ayre Pass and Rowland
Berning  
esoteric products
Please. lets not compare oppie to Esoteric.  (I guess I mean oppo...) 
How loud in DB, Is "cranking it"
On a properly set up system, you can (and, I do) listen as high a volume level as you want.  I listen at concert levels and it is not deafening.  Nice, detailed, dynamic and definitely CRANKED but musical, not loud.  Noise is loud.  Loud, to me, i... 
Is upgrading pre worth it?
The preamp is the heart of a system and absolutely required for an excellent system.   
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
well said jond. 
inexpensive USB-SPDIF converter for Windows 10
why not just get a soundcard and get away from the horror of usb?   
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
Ghosthouse, that article was basically laughed at by everyone in the audio industry.  Its like saying resolution is not a telltale of the quality of a color photo.  All due respect if you system cannot easilly distinguish an MP3 from a CD, you nee...