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Melody Gardot - Which albums to buy?
It took me some time to 'warm' up to the Live In Europe album. I do like it now. Since you like live recordings, she also has Live From SoHo which is a shorter EP, however it's one I haven't heard. 
Melody Gardot - Which albums to buy?
She only has 4 that are full-length standalone. Start with ’Worrisome Heart.’ ’Live in Europe’ is another to consider. 
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus Power Supply Question
@lowrider57  You are welcome. Nice to know that it's of use to you. Hopefully Jay will add additional supplies to his list, especially if he conducts a comparative evaluation.There are quite a few options and hopefully the OP will find one that wo... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Curtis Harding’s Face Your Fear --- modern (somewhat) mash-up of classic R&B / Funk / psychedelic Soul @ami Thanks for the bringing Asaf Avidan to my attention. 
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus Power Supply Question
Linear Power Supplies will make a difference. You do get what you pay for, as you move up in quality (and cost).I recommend spending a bit more to cover yourself vis a vis quality as well as flexibility to use with multiple voltage and amperage.He... 
Solid-state preamp with tube power amp
Oh, for the days of shared email addresses!!! Lazarus like as well!To your post, good point johnjohn.  
Synergistic Research HFT's
Thanks @folkfreak. It's how I plan on using the Blue duplex (in the future), which makes your findings especially helpful. 
KEF Reference 5-Isoacoustics GAIA?
Dave / Audio Doctor, per my experience, is helpful, patient, and effective in guiding one towards achieving their audio issues / goals.If you do go forward with the GAIAs, let us know how they work out. All the best. 
KEF Reference 5-Isoacoustics GAIA?
One question.  I’ve been considering the Isoacoustics Gaia or pucks.  My speakers are on a hardwood floor, currently resting on the included spikes.Definitely give the GAIAs a try, especially since your speakers are spiked onto hardwood flooring.I... 
Synergistic Research HFT's
@folkfreak  Thanks for sharing your impressions. Definitely helpful!  Question: are you running your amps direct out of the Black and the Blue Duplexes in this comparison? 
Anyone in the Mid-South have Tektons (Double Impact, Electron or Double Impact Monitors)?
Hi @shawnmr2  PM me with your email/phone info and I will reach out.FYI, I have the Double Impact SEs. 
High quality USB-C to USB-B cable. Does such a thing exist?
Just came across this article by Nick Guy / Wirecutterhttps://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-c-video-cables-and-adapters/No mention of C to B but the article may give you some additional information. 
Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3
@eldonfung I encourage you to be patient and wait until you have the A3s in your own system. Evaluate amp pairings at that time via loan and demo units from a number of manufacturers/dealers. It’s really the only way to do it. For example, crossin... 
Carver Amazing Line Source Speakers
Congratulations @ozzy   Patience will reward. : ) 
How to stream Amazon Prime Music
Correct. You may need to install a driver since you are using a PC. The DAC you choose will specify this. In some cases Windows will offer up the appropriate driver.