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Tidal SQ Issues
@audphile1  Unfortunately, I wasn’t tracking the issue that closely to notice the tracks being played. I’m on the alert now.    @soix   
Tidal SQ Issues
I'm wondering if the problem is that we stumbled onto some legacy MQA files. Both my friend and I are using Aurender devices (his N10; mine N150), played through Schiit dacs (his, an Yggdrasil; mine a Gungnir). It seems that we need to install a M... 
(Another) DAC Recommendation Request
Thanks for all this. I've come to conclusion that I'd really prefer to buy an American-made product, for any number of reasons. To that end... @soix  I'm really intrigued by and seriously going to consider the LTA. While the lack of input options... 
DAC Upgrade
@larsman LOVE my Fritz speakers. Sound great, easy on the eyes (WAF was key), and Fritz is great to work with. Initially I was thinking that I might need a subwoofer, but between toying with placement and the speakers breaking in, they really have... 
Is it my amp or my speakers?
@alfa100 Sorry to report that cleaning the contacts made no difference (they really weren't dirty). Thanks for the idea, though. 
Is it my amp or my speakers?
@alfa100 cleaning the contacts is a good idea. I know that the hearing in my left year is somewhat diminished (many years of driving convertibles), but my wife confirmed the audio issues and, I promise, she is not one to humor me.  
Is it my amp or my speakers?
Finally had a chance to employ the very good advice and swapped out the amp to see if that was the problem. The only other amp I have is a Marantz AV receiver that’s been configured for 3.1 setup and a very different room dynamic, but I gave it a ... 
Is it my amp or my speakers?
@erik_squires it is a big, open room... 
Is it my amp or my speakers?
@millercarbon the reviews on those are great, but, man, 118#! and 54" high! there is the wife factor to consider... 
Is it my amp or my speakers?
Thanks all for the v. insightful analysis. Got what I had hoped for from the community. Majority verdict: the speakers. I like the Tekton business model, but the array of speakers is way overwhelming (there were many fewer options when I purchased...