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curiousjim

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What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
I’ve heard huge differences between IC’s and very noticeable differences between USB and speaker cables and small, very subtle differences between power cords. But I must say, I’ve never tried a $20k cord of any kind.  
Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis
Early Miles Davis.  
In need of a preamp with a prominent display
@mushman  What’s your budget?   
The HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL Thread Continued
Always listened to Sabbath, Motörhead, Metallica, Disturbed, Living Color +  
Tune of the Day
https://youtu.be/QHmH1xQ2Pf4?si=O5CN2cKM5igmxM_2    
After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
I agree that it would be best to get a Primaluna amp or amps. However, if you can find a used Hegel 30a, you’ll be surprised how great it will sound with your preamp. All the best.  
What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
Do I count the power conditioner?  
HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR DREAM SYSTEM?
After 50+ years, I’m almost there.  I’ll be sure to let you know when I’m there.  
Jazz for aficionados
@jafant  Im thinking my days of buying of physical media might be over. I only bought one CD this year and only listened to it maybe twice.  I have close to two thousand CD’s and about triple that ripped on a NAS.  We have Qobuz and Amazon HD, so... 
Jazz for aficionados
@acman3 I haven’t listened to Forces Of Nature in years! It and Umbria are on today’s playlist.  Thanks for jogging the grey matter. JD  
Jazz for aficionados
@stuarti  I listened to both of you suggestions and thoroughly enjoyed both. Thanks as always. JD  
Jazz for aficionados
Joe Henderson, Charlie Haden, Al Foster - An Evening With. Excellent!  
Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all?
You are not alone.  I used a Node with an upgraded LPS, a good USB cable going to a Pontus ll for years. The switch to a N200 was a definite improvement, but not anything earth shattering. Someday I might get a different DAC, but I’m really in no ... 
Jazz for aficionados
Listening to Thad Jones-Mel Lewis,   Consummation and OMG Is it great!  
Seller Question - I need UPS to come get these large speaker boxes - how to manage that?
Depending on the size and weight, you might want to consider using a common carrier.  I have used Estes several times with good results. All the best.