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Dedicated NUC/Nucleaus vs shared PC (w Fiber Media Converter connected to Endpoint)
@truongv0ky  I would have agreed with you more a few years ago about using a computer, but with the green computer isolation and the fact that my wife’s laptop doesn’t have a fan in it, really takes two of the main problems out of the equation. I... 
Doobie Brothers' drummer John Hartman dead at 72.
I’ve seen the Doobies a few times, and it was always a good show. One that stands out, was when Heart was their opening band. They had just released Dreamboat Anne and boy were they great!!  RIP John Hartman  
Try This With Your SS Amp
Just like staring into a cracking fireplace, just without the Snap Crackle Pop.   We hope.😁  
Best DACs under $7,000.00
@whipsaw , I looked briefly at the Aqua La Scala and wondered about the tubes. I currently have a Pontus ll as well and leave it on 24/7.  What do they say the tube life is and how warm does it get. Thanks.  
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
We can’t forget Tom Lehrer, That Was The Year That Was.  
What are you streaming tonight?
Neil Diamond, 50th Anniversary Collection. Lee Morgan, The Sidewinder  
Sub PC Cord to wall or conditioner?
Paul at PS Audio just had a video about amps an conditioners and he said powerplant yes and passive no.  The powerplant has large capacitors and can comfortably feed anything as long as it doesn’t go over like 85% of the power plants rating.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Miles Davis, Bootleg Seven. This just came out and is really good.  
Power cable for Bryston
What’s your friends budget??  
unpluggin entire system
Amp, DAC, source, conditioner.If you have a turntable, anytime is good.  
Temporary Down Sizing - Integrated Amp Recommendations
For just a bit more, you can get a used Hegel H190.    
Whats playing on your system today?
Art Pepper, Meets The Rhythm Section     
PS PowerPlant power cables
@w123ale What does PS Audio say about changing the pc? Oh and what power plant did you get?    
When and where measurements matter
Sometimes measurements don’t matter at all. I have a college friend who still is very very happy with the low-fi system he bought in the seventies! Me, I’ve changed something every few months to years for almost fifty years! If he’s happy, than ... 
what kind of power conditioner for front end?
I’m using an Audience AR-6. Have been for years.