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curiousjim

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Discovering an old gem
Always fun finding that found memory again. I just found a copy of Poco’s self titled album. Great find for me to. All the best and Happy new year! JD  
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
Styx, Kilroy was here. Almost any Bill Evans album.    
SPDIF vs. AES/EBU Sound Quality?
@auxinput, Question, What would be better, a good digital rca with  BNC adapters or a commercial grade BNC cable? Thanks and Happy New Year! JD  
SPDIF vs. AES/EBU Sound Quality?
I just switched from a digital rca cable to an AES/EBU digital cable and it’s slightly louder, but I’ll give it some more time and a/b before I’ll give you the complete answer. JD  
2022 is almost here. Why are you here?
I’m here to learn about music that Hookers like and to hear about new (to me) music. Happy new year all! JD  
integrated amp on a budget
@geof3, I’m still very happy with the H390. I did add a Denafrips Pontus ll a few weeks ago and so far I’m liking it also. 😀 Happy almost new years. JD  
integrated amp on a budget
Check out Hegel. The H120 is in your price range and has a DAC and streamer built in. All the best. JD  
Need help choosing a new DAC
I have the Pontus ll running XLR to my Hegel H390 and love it!  All the best. JD  
What'd You Get For Xmas?
I got a Deniafrips Pontus ll and I’m very happy with it.😄 Happy net year to all! JD  
amplifier longevity
My ARC SP9mkll is from the mid eighties and is 100% stock except the tubes. My Acoustat model x amps are also from the mid eighties. I replaced some tubes and  caps and did some updates, but they are basically the same and still get used at least ... 
Struggling to spend 13k with three dealers
Cowan217, I can vouch for the high shipping costs. When I started looking at the KEF Reference 5’s, the shipping costs we’re about $350 to my door.  When I bought a pair just two months later, the shipping cost went up to $1200!  so for them to s... 
How long do you or should you keep your gear.
I still have an ARC SP9 mkll that I still use at least once a week with my Acoustat Model X’s  and a EC-2 crossover that I’ve stopped using.    All the best.   JD  
Room Treaments - Where To Begin...
Thanks dill for the link. I’ll be reading and watching videos for hours to come! All the best. JD  
CDP or Transport and DAC? Recomendations?
old_ears is correct about playing SACD’s, with few exceptions such as PS Audio has a setup that you can play a SACD on their transport and i2s it to their DAC. But the final output is still locked up by a chip. All the best. JD  
CDP or Transport and DAC? Recomendations?
stuartk, Why’d you return it?   JD “The Pro-jet RS2 that I returned may still be available as an "open box" unit on TMR”