dunkin

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Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”
I'm just going to add the Advance Paris A12 Integrated ($3700) with phono, DAC, Subwoofer out and cross-over, tube pre-amp, dual mono power supply and more.  I really think this is an underpriced amp by a company looking to built is brand name in ... 
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
@kevn Perfect.   thank you  
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
Thank you @oldrooney @emergingsoul @audioman58 @mahler123   
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
@audphile1 This is really awesome tech info and what I need to learn.  thank you.  I appreciate you taking the time for my specific question.      @audioman58 Thank you also.  makes sense  
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
Actually @audphile1 While I was getting some kind answers, but I was getting a lot of advice about changing from Spotify to something else,  and having freedom to move around my room choosing music.  I was not asking those questions.    I am in... 
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
Thank you @soix. I will try that ad it makes sense.  Thank you.  
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
Thank you @jl35 and  ​​​​​@soix .  Very clear and appreciated.    
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
Folks, appreciate the comments and knowledge.  But I want to be clear on the question I am asking.  I am not asking about software (Qobuz v Spotify).  No matter what app, the question is: is a streamer somehow better(quality of music)  at serving ... 
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
Thank you for folks with interest and helpful advice not:  @fuzztone Why you have to be so nasty?  You have no idea what my room is like and my set up.  please go away....You are part of the problem.  ignoring you from now on....  anyway... @jl... 
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
Ok, but how does quality of music increase?   Are we not streaming the same files...from my iPad as I would with a streamer?    
What's your experience using the Canada Marconi 6SN7 5692 6SN7GTB tubes in your rig?
I like them a lot.  But for me, Tung Sol and RCA were best  
Can I turn my 2-way Bookshelf speakers 90°…?
Appreciate folks for helping me understand this dynamic.  Am still learning....and learning I have more to learn!!  
Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend
Wow, thank you for all responding.  I may not buy most of these, but my Black Friday "cyber window shopping" on these speakers on-line has been fun and informative.    
Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend
Some follow up:   1. I do not have a budget, but I assume this is well under $2000 purchase, hopefully? 2. I do not have a lot of space for speakers...so smaller is preferred, though I know there might be a sound quality trade off....hence the ...