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Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
Al is one of the finest human beings who's ever logged onto the internet.  I think there's no better word to describe him than *gracious.*  The man is possessed of grace. 
RIP Todd Nance Widespread Panic
RIP Todd.  A juggernaut. 
Thoughts on PS Audio Perfectwave DAC ?
The PWD is an oldie but a goodie.  I'll bet you can find a great price on one today. 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Wyred 4 Sound Dac.
FWIW, I replaced an older W4S DAC II with a PS Audio PWDII several years ago, and never looked back. No contest between those two units.Then I upgraded to the Directstream 3 years ago and have been a happy camper ever since. 
A light-hearted essay on loving music vs the audiophilia obsession
A nice thought piece.  Thank you. 
Most recordings you own by a single artist, group, or composer
Roon is telling me that I own 63 Phish recordings. By some standards, that makes me a noob. 
ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas
Oh, sweetness!  ZZ Top rules. 
Interesting Young Female Artist - Madison Cunningham
Yes!!!  She plays her own guitar, and she rocks.  Great sound quality, great performance.  I dig this record completely. 
Are "streamers" the new "transports"?
It's been half a decade since I had a disc-spinner in my system, and I've never looked back. 
How much of your free time is dedicated to listening to your stereo?
Not retired, so the tube amp is fired up most days from 6p to 11:15 --first for background while we make dinner, then I get an hour or two in the sweet spot after she goes to bed. 
Harry Nilsson
Nilsson may be one of the most underrated artists of the rock era!  Thanks for the tip; will seek these out. 
Initial impressions of the new PS Audio "Windom" download?
I feel the same way.  To get a new DAC, via free firmware update, every year or so is kinda unbelievable.   
PS Audio DirectStream DAC measurements by ASR
And it sounds really, really, really good. 
B&W Matrix 800 vs the Matrix 801s2
I heart my 800s.  I don't hear very many systems at RMAF that I like better then what's here at home.  And my room's certainly not oversized. 
McIntosh Tube amps or Solid State?? Advices needed!!
I'm a Tube Guy.  I can say that the last 4 times I heard a McIntosh solid-state setup at RMAF, I couldn't last in the room for a full song.  Nothing good at all.