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Tune of the Day
This is good!  
What makes One Music Server Sound Better than Another?
Well I’ll be darned, Roon’s basic software changes the sound without using any fancy filters or DSP. I guess that other guy was right. Live and learn. mapman 21,624 posts 01-26-2024 at 03:38pm  @mitch2 thanks for that info. So given all t... 
Who out there wants to, or has, validated an amazing cable find?
Sure, If it’s for free, I could use some 5 meter XLR cables, My 3 meter XLR’s are being overly stretched!  
I took Frank Zappa’s advice
I’m going to Saint Alfonzo’s for pancakes.  
3-4 dB dip at crossover region: what should I listen for to hear it?
Always trust your ears and not asr! All the best.  
Tune of the Day
   
Jazz for aficionados
Go Hazel Scott Go!    
Help me find a pre-amp
I just bought a used PS Audio, BHK Preamp that I hope to have by Monday or Tuesday. It’s a hybrid with a couple of tubes for the input stage that can easily be rolled to give you a warmer sound, so you can use either of your amps. All the best.  
Integrated Curiosity
Hegel makes several integrated amplifiers. As the number gets bigger, the quality gets better. The H190 will do a good job for you and if you save your money, the H390 (used) will make your very expensive speakers sing! All the best.  
RIP Melanie Safka
I was surprised when I read this this  morning as she really wasn’t that old.  Thank you for the music you left me with.  
What makes One Music Server Sound Better than Another?
In another thread on another forum, I was berated for not knowing that Roon changes the sound on all servers. I asked if it was because of its DSP feature and was told no and that I was an idiot. He said that the basic software in Roon changes the... 
shy about prices
@grislybutter  Don’t get me started on buying a car!  Long story, but they tagged on a $1500 charge and told us to bend over and pay it! And no it was not a destination or paperwork charge.  They were there as well! Grrrrr!  
Cream — Stormy Monday
Isn’t that just one of those concerts you really really really wish you could have gone to?  
Favorite Obscure Rock Song
   
Tune of the Day