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WHAT IS THE MOST UNIQUE SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?
Cats in the cradle for sure.  Honorable mention would be blinded by the Light. Imho.  Cheers Dick H.  
Emotiva not so good
Best gear for the money but is pretty cold and hard on speakers if you accidentally clip. I have a pt 100/a 300 combo that has been pretty good.  Just got a McIntosh MA252 and the difference is profound... The mac is superb but also much more mone... 
You just won a $5,000 audio gear only gift card
Raven integrated and new dac.  
Integrated tube amp with usb dac advice please
Sfar.... Thank you for your input.  I have decided to try the Raven Nighthawk.  I watched all his videos and they seem like good folks to do business with. The new sub high pass feature looks very nice too.  Seems like everyone who buys his amps i... 
Integrated tube amp with usb dac advice please
One more thing.... I use two different sets of speakers.  Klipsch Forte 1 and JBL 590S. Once i get the new amp i will part with one set.  That will be a tough choice as they both sound great. DG 
Integrated tube amp with usb dac advice please
I stream Amazon HD from my laptop 90% of the time.  Play cds the other 10%. I have a few turntables and lps but never use them so a phono preamp is not needed.  I have been looking at a Raven Nighthawk and love it but on the fence about it not usi... 
Integrated tube amp with usb dac advice please
Thanks sfar... Exactly the advice i am seeking.  Choices choices 
Integrated tube amp with usb dac advice please
Thanks Bob... I agree with you.  Going that route also opens up many more possibilities. DG 
Speaker wants 100 watt RMS. Is 40 watt tube OK?
Please correct me if I'm wrong as I am not an expert but I have always felt that that the higher current amps give much better control over the speaker. Damping also plays a critical role. I feel like watt ratings although important are usually a ... 
Your vote: Most Useless Audio Adjective
Many unless terms ...I think involving takes the Cake as you can't argue it. On the other hand I think a great way to explain a great system is one word....surprising! Cheers 
What define "musicality" ? And what constitute "musicality" in audio ?
Alot of audiophiles listen to the equipment and that's ok. Some of us use the equipment to listen to the music. That's better. My grandfather had a single speaker radio that he listened to everyday. He knew more about music than most people could ... 
I want to be moved and have the music touch my soul!
Listen to the 1983 live performance of Beauty and the Beast by Stevie Nicks on YouTube. If that doesn't move you I don't know if anything will...Dick 
Isn't a wondeful time to be an audiophile?
As far as formats go....with some care taken with your choice of equipment they all can sound incredible. Alot of today's mid priced gear smokes the best of what was offered in the 70/80s. Endless music choices at our fingertips is a blessing and ... 
What’s wrong with Diana Krall?
I don't really care for her music but to me she has a look and style I've rarely seen. She is a one of a kind lady for sure. I listened to a few of her songs this weekend and they were pretty good but not my style. Hope she is ok though. I know AL... 
Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming
Steve, please explain why a coax needs to be at least 1.25-1.50m long. Thx