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TIDAL Lossless Streaming Service
A data point on the depth of Tidal's catalog: I have recorded as a bass player in a studio precisely once, for a holiday compilation album of North Carolina bands. That track is on Tidal. Enter "Three Ships First Noel" in the search box to hear ou... 
Suggestd Integrated Amp/DAC combination around $3K
Hegel. They were impressive at RMAF. 
My wife passed yesterday
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Chayro. 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
Thanks for the clarification on the Nimbus, Doug. Now they're $12,895, alas. If Vapor has the orders, I can't blame them for letting the market influence the pricing. Nothing wrong with trying to stay in business. 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
Don, did Vapor raise their prices, like, two days ago? I swear that the Nimbus was $6700 on Tuesday and is now north of $12K. If I was the manufacturer of a $40 or $60K speaker, I would feel very threatened by Vapor Audio. 
RMAF 2014 Observations
This was my first audio show. It felt like Disney World times Christmas plus a unicorn on a skateboard. I had previously heard only half a dozen systems besides my own, and this was the chance to hear a hundred and fifty more. Others reported that... 
Legacy Audio "V" Statement/Flagship Speaker...
Mark, I'm sorry to say that the one time I made it to Legacy room it was just after 6p and the sweet spot was hogged by a tipsy woman who would not stop gabbing with her girlfriend. I had to get up and leave. Unfortunately we never made it back. 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
DPatterson, that Vapor Joule Black was one of my favorite speakers of the whole show. You are a lucky man to be taking ownership of them. 
PS Audio PWD II vs. NAD M51
No experience with the NAD, but I got the PWD II once it went on clearance with the advent of their DSD model.I am still giddy in love for it even after 9 months. 
Anyone going to RMAF this year?
Making a pilgrimage from South Carolina. My first show of this sort. Completely stoked! 
Zu Audio Soul Supreme Impressions?
I went to the Zu factory once while on a business trip and these were the only speakers they could set up for me to audition. It was far from ideal: speakers on the concrete production floor, powered by a SS amp they were using to break in new spe... 
Need some recommendations - hard driving big band
Duke Ellington All-Stars album called For Duke. One of the best intersections of sonics and performance that I have ever heard. 
Greenville SC / Hendersonville-Asheville NC areas
Would be happy to share a listening session with a fellow Greenvilllian! I live in the North Main area. Drop me a line at coach_rusty (at) msn (dot) com and let us connect.-Rusty 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Willie Nelson. At 81, he is on tour all summer. At 81, he owns the stage and _leads_ his band. A certified national treasure. I had so much damn fun. 
Amplifier is now off the Power Conditioner
My 38-watt tube integrated definitely has livelier dynamics when not plugged into my PS Audio Power Plant Premier. I've got a dedicated line for the PPP, and another for the amp. Your mileage may vary.