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What do audiophiles do in their cars?
Yeah, I should of mentioned that my GMC is a 2008 in pristine condition. I drive my vehicles into the ground, so the cost of the gear is worth it in the long run.  Not to mention the JL Audio Amps were in my last vehicle as well, and I moved them ... 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
Pioneer head unit that runs Android Auto that I can stream Tidal, or downloaded hi-res from the Tidal app if I lose cell service (I live in Alaska), as well as flac from a USB drive. Morel Elate Carbon 3 way component set up front, and in back as ... 
New Streamer Transport
Bryston BDP-3 .  I have the BDP-2 as a Roon endpoint and it is fantastic.   
Has anyone heard the Lexicon MC-10 processor and can they describe its characteristics.
@motogp Any thoughts on the MC-10 yet? I am seriously considering one.  I'm bouncing back and forth between a discounted MC-10 at audio advisor or a new Anthem AVM 70.   
Bryston Amp Experience Needed
Sorry for not responding to this thread.  I've been too busy listening... :-)Let's just start by saying that the emo was around 1k, so it was really a financial burden and big decision for me to spend over 4k on a 2 channel amp.  I don't regret it... 
Loudness - Why has the industry stopped producing amplifiers with this feature any longer?
I haven’t owned a single piece of gear for either home or car audio that doesn’t have a "loudness" feature (it is sometime cleverly renamed) ; and I never will. A true variable Fletcher-Munson is where its at. I like the fatness/punch and warmth i... 
Bryston Amp Experience Needed
I just want to say thank you to everyone who chipped in with advise on this post.  It was extremely helpful, as I have no way to audition the 3B3 or the 4B3.I have pulled the trigger on the 4B3 and it should arrive with in a week or so.  I'll repo... 
Bryston Amp Experience Needed
Upgrade for the Emotiva is the "trade-up' program and it will only run me $650.  I need it for Video.  I actually was thinking about a used B135 cubed for the exact reason of getting the 2ch off of the Emotiva - but I didn't think it would have en... 
Bryston Amp Experience Needed
@dayglowI am currently using an Emotiva XMC-1 (soon to be upgraded to XMC-2 or a RMC-1L once they get Dirac released for them).  I am using a Bryston BDP-2 as a Roon endpoint over AES/EBU and it is my only source component at the moment for 2 ch a... 
Bryston Amp Experience Needed
Thanks for all the input/info so far, it's a great help.  Some are asking the sensitivy of the KEF R11's.  Here ya go.Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 90dB 
Why do you think Bi-Wiring improves the sound ?
I always liked this article, for what its worth.....https://www.shop.us.kef.com/blog/a-quick-guide-to-bi-wiring 
Silver is the appropriate color for everything but speakers.
Nigel: "It’s like, how much more black could this be? And it’s like - none. None more black."someone had to post it........ 
Magico vs the world
@stereo5 by calling him a monster you offered exactly what you chastised millercarbon for.  
Looking for best streamer without DAC under $3500
My 2 cents......Simaudio Moon Mind 2https://simaudio.com/en/product/mind2-network-player/?v=7516fd43adaaorBryston BDP-3https://bryston.com/digital-audio/bdp3/These retail at around 4K, but you can find them in your price range from several retaile... 
Streamers with best apps?
I agree with the others that believe Roon to be the best music management software out there at the moment.  It is IMO well worth the price tag for the full version.  Unfortunately you are running a Cambridge device that doesn't play well with Roo...