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3 Ingredients to a Healthy Audio Community
@daveman2  Thanks for your post! 
Actual Lead Time on Tekton Speakers
@audiothesis  Good points and perspective.  
Small green computer sonic transport i5
@mofojo  My i7 sT has been solid over the 3 years of usage. Andrew has been terrific all along, now going on six years from my first i5 > i7 AP > current i7.  Let me know if you have specific questions. 
SET vs OTL
The problem I have with a previous post is with the use of the word "superior."This presupposes that:1. The poster is the arbiter and ultimate authority of what’s superior2. Superiority is a given or an absoluteIt would be infinitely more accurate... 
DeoxIT on cables/Jacks?
Please clarify:  It doesn't remove oxidation from metal surfaces therefore it will not improve sonics?  Or, removing oxidation from metal surfaces doesn't improve sonics? - Thanks.It is claimed to remove oxidation from metal surfaces. If it works,... 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@riaa  Thanks for the update. I was frustrated with the wait for mine, in standard finish. @charles1dad  was instrumental in my not walking away. It will be well worth the wait. It certainly was for me. 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@riaa  Are your Nenuphar Mini speakers in system?  
Need help selecting a streamer for a beginner.
@pipebro  All the best as you begin your streaming journey. Report back. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Reprise --- Moby  (with the Budapest Art Orchestra, ...)  [electro-acoustic] 
Whats playing on your system today?
Squint  --- Julian Lage  (Contemporary / Guitar Jazz) 
New Bluesound Node – First Impressions
@brunomarcs There are reclockers that also offer galvanic isolation.The easiest (and least expensive) option is to try a non-powered galvanic isolator first. This will improve sound quality.As you are doing your research, check out Audirvana. It i... 
New Bluesound Node – First Impressions
I use a Mac book pro wireless and usb to a pagoda balanced, will a node 2I deliver more than the Mac?@brunomarcs If you mean sound quality when you ask "deliver more"...Then NO, the Node will not deliver more. You can push sound quality further up... 
New Bluesound Node – First Impressions
It appears most here are actually discussing their standalone DAC's performance and impact on their systems; NOT the Node's performance and contribution.Has anyone done head to head comparisons with another streaming device against the Node?Has an... 
Whats playing on your system today?
The 1928 Sessions --- Mississippi John Hurt  (Delta Blues) 
Speaker suggestions please - going to the BIG city
Thanks to @dweller  for getting the budget question out there and to you for answering it.@soix 's post is pertinent. Your answers will be helpful.