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Point of diminishing returns for a Network Streamers?
@aberyclark,  I’m using a Node N130 and it does everything I want so far, but I am still mostly a physical media type. The Ifi Zen is supposed to sound great when it works. There have been a lot of complaints about it being wonky. If you buy one,... 
Hot Rats
Died to young indeed! I have the album as well and might have to put it on todays playlist. Cancer Sux!  
Turned back into a music lover
Listening to a John Mayall and playing on the inter webs, so I’m definitely not critically listening, but finding it very relaxing. All the best.  
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
@nyev  Maybe with the money you save on the M2’s, you could buy a couple of REL’s to beef up the bass. Just a thought.  
DAC recommendation in 5 to 10K range
Terminator 2 or Terminator Plus?? Just a thought.  
Help Me Learn WHY My Recent Upgrade Was Successful
2&5 would be my guess.  
Hattor Audio preamps?
@thecarpathian  It’s the other way around. Preamp 100 to amp 1000, for example.      
Hattor Audio preamps?
@pavel_dosko That looks so clean. What a great room! Thanks for sharing.  
Hattor Audio preamps?
@thecarpathian  At least 10x preamp to amp. 20x or 30x is okay as well. All the best. JD  
How to secure a large power cord to a piece of equipment?
Plus 2 @chayro  I have a block of wood under two of my PC connections.    
Homage to those who are pleased with your audio rig
Just this morning, I was listening to the Bill Charlap Trio and smiling at the sound. @ghdprentice  I rearranged my setup so I could plug the integrated into a separate outlet, and not in the power conditioner. To soon to tell, but I really like... 
Was my friend given misinformation.
2 channel is just stripped down AVR. I’ll have to remember that.😆  
Monstrous power cables
@audiodwebe  I bought a Pangea, AC-9SE cord a few months ago and would be very interested how it compares to the $1000 cord. Maybe I missed it, but what is the $1000 cord you are referring to? All the best. JD  
Why Is Hi Fi Gear So Darn Expensive?
On a more serious note, I also bought  a pair of the Ohm 2’s for $7xx.  Between improvements and inflation the new Ohm 5’s cost almost 5 grand with shipping and handling.   
Why Is Hi Fi Gear So Darn Expensive?
Maybe it had nothing to do with the speakers.  Maybe the stands were made of Unobtainum? 😀