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Ask for help choosing music streamer
Hi, I have the Bryston BDP2 with the Auralic Vega and absolutely love the combo.  Would highly recommend. 
SACD... can you hear the difference?
I would say that I can definitely hear a difference on 90% of the SACD's vs. CD's I own. Mastering does make a difference of course. To me, the difference is definition, i.e. seperation of the instruments (voice included). Audiophile SACD recordin... 
Hard-To-find Vinyl- Lucky finds
Full set of the "Greatest Jazz Recordings of All Time" from Franklin Mint, unplayed/sealed (100 albums). Some great early recordings that's hard to find otherwise. 
Father's Day For An Audiophile
No equipment, and it's probably best that way! But, my daughter did make me a nice clock out of an old LP, painted gold - looks great! 
step up transformer noise
Or a cheaper alternative would be to do as I have done - run a 240 wire to a new outlet. You'll have a dedicated power source and better performance. 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
I guess it is the term "burn-in" that piqued my interest - I inferred a physical change, and there very well may be - whether magnetism, heat, or some "alchematic" result, lol. Anyway, it is very interesting, and I wonder if the those changes have... 
DCM Time Window 7 - AMP & PREAMP
Great thread - I've owned my TW7's since new many years ago. Currently using them with a 12 watt Unison Research SET amp and love them... I'm sure there may be better out there, but the pairing with the tube gear is sublime. 
Best bourbon?
Maker's Mark - no contest... 
What most important in the sound of your cables?
Simply to be unobtrusive - add and detract nothing. 
Do you put as much effort into your Car Audio?
No, there are just too many variables one can't control (for critical listening), and really one should be doing something else besides focusing on music... driving! 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Ford F150 FX4 
cyro tubes
Be careful - i purchased a pair of 12ax7 Mullards and a pair of EL34 Mullards and they acted very oddly (perhaps they needed extra burn-in, I don't know). On the other hand, I purchased a pair of gold pin Electro-Harmonix 5751's that are awesome. ...