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New Cure Release
I listened to the album once. To me, it seems like a cross between Pornography and Disintegration. Songs are long depressing jams with depressing lyrics. I don’t know anything about a trilogy unless the band has a bunch of songs (too much for one ... 
Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's
I also use the PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp. I don't have much experience with higher end phono preamps and I asked for advice on a thread in this forum. For me, it was the ease of use coupled with the good reviews that I saw. I was sick of havin... 
Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget
You probably have enough suggestions but I'll throw in the speakers I have in my secondary system in a smallish room with no room for speaker stands: Nola Boxer S3s. I tried several other speakers in the room and had issues. I find this speaker to... 
Don Sachs Owners Thread
There is an upgraded Valhalla amp on sale at the link for a discounted price by Cloud Sessions, the tech that Don Sachs has taught and turned over the job of making Valhallas:  https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650125205-don-sachs-integrated-val... 
DAC connection to computer
@8th-note I am right with you on the not hearing any significant difference between my computer to the DAC and a much higher cost individual streamer/more expensive DAC combo.  I read some posts on this site about the use of a DDC.  So I bought a... 
Recommended tubes for LTA Preamp
When I had an LTA integrated with a preamp section, I contacted Brent Jessee at tubes.com for his recommendation.  I told him sort of what sound I was looking for and he gave me great advice.   
Any audiophile use computer (MacBook) as your audio streaming source?
I stream from my PC to a DAC and then my amp. I looked at posts from this site saying how great streamers were and bought an Aurender N20 with a T+A DAC 200. I had each of these set up on different inputs into my amp and was able to switch quickly... 
Open baffle speakers
I've always thought that open baffle and planar/ribbon speakers have a sound that either attracts you or not. It is an open transparent sound that got me instantly. I am very happy with my Spatial Audio Lab X5s which I consider my endgame speakers.  
Need help with Eversolo A8
I'm pretty sure that Apple Music has options regarding the space between music in the settings on the Eversolo.  
Need help with Eversolo A8
I can't remember but there might be a setting either in the Eversolo and/or on the streaming site you are using about transitions between songs which you set a second or two between or have one fade into the other.   
Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
The Audiophile Junkie has a new video on new FTC rules which prohibit, among other things, unfounded or groundless legal threats along with false public accusations in order to remove a negative review. Worth a watch plus going to the FTC to look ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
@curiousjim I'm a bit late to the Madison Cunningham party but I've listened to Revealer and she is a real talent.   
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
Please let us know how it sounds in your system.  
Amplifier Power tubes - important to sound?
I'd say that the power tubes are the overall type of sound and the other tubes are more of fine tuning.   
LAIV Harmony
Jay just made some comments on his YouTube channel in response to a question although not a full review. He says that the sound signature sits in between Denafrips (leaner and more detailed) and Holo Audio (warmer and less detailed) though he does...