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Acoustic Guitar on Vinyl
This post probably doesn't belong here as I couldn't find any vinyl copies  but I just became aware of the passing of Kelly Joe Phelps.     
The Good Stuff
The Velvet Fog himself Mel Tormé with Buddy Rich. Together Again: For the First Time (1978) When I Found You https://youtu.be/C2ecCpL3bT4 Here Is That Rainy Day https://youtu.be/9Zkchc9m17E Blues In the Night (great tuba!) https://youtu.be/q... 
The Good Stuff
Birds of Chicago  Live From Space 2013 Barley https://youtu.be/1bGzA4jEFZY?list=OLAK5uy_l-rpoOHN8zJJzqBAIPRxlvBOwKsrXuD0A Sugar Dumplin' https://youtu.be/rbEA7hYYOKE Sans Souci https://youtu.be/lipv1Vr14x8 Kathy https://youtu.be/Wq6fjieu... 
The Good Stuff
Ray Charles and Betty Carter  1961 album by Betty Carter and Ray Charles Every Time We Say Goodbye https://youtu.be/qkXYqUB-9NM People Will Say We're In Love https://youtu.be/bbo9pXguCXM Cocktails For Two https://youtu.be/iwLcsFr5ABE Togeth... 
DAC diminishing returns
In my experience moving up in quality DACs provide more than just coloration.  Each time I upgraded I experienced a less digital influenced sound, better imaging and clarity of detail.  I haven't heard the super high end DACs (Lampizator etc.) but... 
The Wonderful Sounds Of Female Vocals
There's a Qobuz playlist that features all the songs on their original releases https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/8534840  
The Good Stuff
Shara Nova, Gaby Moreno, Cantus Domus -  TRY  https://youtu.be/QAhs-Yc250w    
The Good Stuff
Scott Hamilton Ballad Essentials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8gnQA7BSIA&list=OLAK5uy_nah_LvMTehlMXX4CIe8XIUHzAhOVqhPe8&ab_channel=ScottHamilton-Topic      
Differences between models of expensive vs inexpensive DACs
My journey with DACs has taken more than several years now and each step was an improvement in sound quality. From Bluetooth into a inexpensive amp Raspberry PI with a Allo Piano DAC and reclocker board MHDT Orchid with multiple input devices ... 
The vanishing stereo rack
you would think the stereo would be completely irrelevant.  The DAC/ Streamer left and right channels should be built into the speaker and you you would connect to them using WiFi / DLNA and you could stream to them from your phone. Think they ha... 
Roon Nucleus as a Streamer
@lwong  So you are using the USB out of the Nucleus Plus?    
Anyone get or buy themselves a Father's Day present yet?
@dekay  I'm sorry I laughed cause that's actually kinda sad.  Our cats live for so darn long that for me it wouldn't be a very big book.  One lived 19 years.  One disappeared after about eight years.  The three we have now range from about 12 to ... 
The vanishing stereo rack
Dynaudio used the Munich High End Audio Show 2022 to show their three new wireless powered speakers of the "Focus" line,  I didn't realize wireless power was a real thing???  There are no power cords shown in the picture!    
The Good Stuff
Joe Cocker  I Can Stand a Little Rain A great rendition of the Randy Newman's  Clasic Guilty https://youtu.be/IJIcY1ciKm0 Put out the light https://youtu.be/WpvpQ6Upo94 I Can Stand a Little Rain https://youtu.be/PAlVvG88-PQ The Moon Is a Ha... 
DAC Upgrade Dilemma - PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Mod to Direct Stream DAC vs
Have you thought of changing out the interconnects to ones that have a brighter presentation? I just bought a use DirectStream myself and can see where you could consider the presentation rolled off.  I need to give it some play time until I beco...