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Anyone else feel like it’s the Wild Wild West?
@facten I use Bluesound, Denafrips Terminator Plus, Hegel 590, Wilson Sasha DAW. I am very happy. I have CD transport for CDs I owned for 30 years. Sound quality almost the same, very satisfying. Point is, no matter what your budget is, there is d... 
Anyone else feel like it’s the Wild Wild West?
Any source other than digital streaming is just nostalgia. A good streamer with a good external DAC would beat any vinyl or CD at any price point. If you are claiming otherwise you are not living in reality, that is just admiration to nostalgia.  ... 
New amp listening fatigue: Distortion or ??????
Denafrips use an automatic converter switch between 220 and 110. How are you so sure that they test a product at 110 volt, as much as they tested at 220 in China. Even if there were some differences in terms of sound and distortion will be identic... 
New amp listening fatigue: Distortion or ??????
Change power cable to Pangea AC-9SE MKII, you will get significant improvement. Denafrips is made in China, tested on 220 volts. You need a better power cable in US. I recently bought Denafrips Terminator Plus, it does not come with power cable, s... 
Bowers and Wilkins, 801 D4
B&W 801 was my dream speaker to own. This year I went to Axpona, and auditioned 802 on first floor for hours and 801 on 6th floor for limited 20 minutes. They sound very good, but high frequency is so abundant that causes ear fatigue after 30 ... 
A rookie with 10K, seeking advise
Go digital. Bluenode server. Denafrip DAC, preamp, amp, and 2 good speakers. You are done. You will get best sound for the money. You can choose tube integrated also, like doge, or primaluna integrated. As simple as that, you will have 90% nirvana... 
Need recommendations for a streamer
You already have Terminator 2 as a DAC. If you have node as well, buy Denafrips Gaia. Digital to Digital converter which will improve all the problems of Node before sending signal to Terminator 2, you get significant improvement without extra 5K.... 
Help me choice Audioquest speaker cables
Before you invest for an expensive cable connect a cheap cable to do the job. Usually dealer can install a standard cable for free after a big purchase. After that start auditioning some used high end cables if you think they sound better. Always ... 
Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad)
Very sad story. I don’t understand how she can sell something that belongs to you. No bookshelf speaker will give taste of B&W 802. You need a sub if you get bookshelf speaker. Sub will occupy also a lot of space and usually hated by wife. Try... 
Has anyone had on of these CD players? How good are they?
I use my old Sony BlueRay player as a transport to Hegel 590 integrated and Wilson Sasha DAW. They sound amazing. Clarity and sound stage much better than Amazon HD service Through BlueSound Node.