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Qobuz Issues?
It was down yesterday on the 8th for about an hour.   
What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps?
Quiet, absolute silence!  
Clock vs Streamer advice
Used Lumin, absolutely!  
Mcintosh pre amp pricing
That’s part of buying a McIntosh. Among many other reasons, they will hold their value, even for you should you purchase one.    
Does a turntable mat make any difference?
+1 @baylinor   
Did I damage my new amp
Amp probably not, speakers ie tweeters maybe.   
Why do people like reel to reel players?
Aside from the ability to record, a quality reel to reel recording is the closest thing to the master tape.  
Happy Holidays to All
Merry Christmas!  
Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips?
Enjoy the music!  
I found the best way to recycle my old tubes!
Very nice!!  
Anyone Here Ever Purchased A Tube Tester?
I use a cheap vintage tester, Superior TD65 purchased on eBay and it gives me what I need to know and works fine. I highly suggest anyone with tube gear get one. It doesn’t have to be a very expensive one, but one that will tell you if a tube is b... 
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
It is truly an audio desert here in northwest Florida. It’s really sad. In addition to not having traditional brick and mortar stores, there are very few audiophiles, clubs, get togethers etc. My only contact with people of my ilk are forums like ... 
Suggestions for Giant Killer rca coax digital cable under $500 used
Analysis Plus Digital Oval.  
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
McIntosh MC500  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Absolutely, I have tone controls on my McIntosh C2300 preamp in my main system and I use an SAE 1800 Parametric equalizer in one of my vintage systems.