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anyone else getting phishing popups ?
Just Ads popping up on the bottom.   
Rumors of CD Demise Exagerated? New Hegel
I think companies are trying to capitalize on speculation that another format is dying, similar to when vinyl died, and you can see what happened there😀  
new to streaming- help!
It’s your wifi  
Streamer with decent app
ROON, and use it’s ARC for remote listening, and your choice of streamer, done!  
Tracking down a hum.
Change out the tubes, you may have a bad tube.  
Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?
Take your time, don’t buy everything at once, and enjoy the music!  
New to Streaming
The Bluesound node is a fantastic entry level streamer dac combo, and I highly recommend Quobuz as your service!  
Happy Audiophile Day!
I didn’t either! Im glad we have a day too and next year I’ll plan accordingly.  
Burning smell
Contact McIntosh, I’m sure they will help you resolve this.   
Aurender A20 or Lumin X1
The Lumin X-1 is a world class streamer even better is the Esoteric N05 XD. Good luck to you! These are the best of the best IMO.  
Tube rolling on MacIntosh C2300
I have a C2300 and highly recommend Amprex Medical Grade 12 ax7s, they are extremely pricey but ultra quiet, rugged and will last for years. I’ve had mine in for 4 years and my preamp is on literally 6-7 hours a day (as a passthru in my home theat... 
I Am Not an Audio Snob
I have never considered you an audio snob. I’ve always enjoyed your input and have agreed with you on many occasions. I’m also a Mac fan but have other components as well. Like many on this forum, I really enjoy this hobby and have since I was you... 
Integrated Amplifier for Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution
+1 @mattmiller McIntosh is made for Sonus!   
Not sure for power conditioner my amp or not.
I plug my MC500 amp directly into my shunyata power conditioner. I’ve tried it both ways and cannot tell any difference. I’d rather have clean power and protection.   
Amp Recommendations
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