ei001h

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Why does MQA not sound good in my system? Confused
I completely agree with this assessment. I've been trying to detect a difference in MQA for years,  and I still fail to  see the improvement even with a nice DAC. To me, Qobuz always sounded better. I thought I was missing something.  
Technics 1200G phono recommendations
Cartridge most likely Ortofon MC Cadenza blue. Does that change anything?  
Technics 1200G phono recommendations
Seems tube phono is the way to go. There is a Luxman EQ-500 on Audiogon going for 3k. Is it too good for Technics 1200G?   
Technics 1200G phono recommendations
subjective answers are precisely the types I'm looking for :) 
845 Tubes, what's a good source in US?
What’s a good source to get PSVANE 
Bose question
I figured atmos speakers will rarely be used and only with atmos encoded films, as such not a significant distortion of Vienna "house sound".  Sonance makes some 6" ceiling speakers, they're on sale at Best Buy right now for $150. Is that a good i... 
Bose question
Is that the audiophile way to do home theater? Are there any disadvantages to multichannel approach?  
Upgrade Bluesound DAC or go to Aurrender?
I just upgraded bluesound node to an Aurender A100. Not only is it a Marked improvement in SQ but the Aurender app is light years better than blueOS. If you’re thinking about A10, consider A100, essentially identical units with addition of coax ou... 
NAD T778 AVR
I already ordered it. 2 month wait! I think it’s the coolest AVR out there at the moment  
NAD T778 AVR
What if I wanted just one box solution ? Is there a worthy AVR that can drive heavy loads ? What about anthem ? 
Qobuz vs idagio vs primaphonic
@melm: I signed up for prime phonic and listening to 24/96, so it says. How does one verify if this is indeed the rate? Does anyone know if Aurender supports idagio or primephonic ? I have an Aurender a100 with a build in MAQ dac, and it does soun... 
Qobuz vs idagio vs primaphonic
In terms of fidelity, what is primaphonic and idagio offer ? Are they at least 16/44 CD quality? What about hi rez? I’m Aware of MQA in tidal.  
Classical Music for Aficionados
I'm looking to switch from Tidal to a more specialized streaming service for classical. There are two competing services: Idagio and prime phonic. Anyone with experience in either please let me know.  
Qobuz vs idagio vs primaphonic
what's wrong with MQA tracks? I have an MQA dac 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Dmitry Masleev, winner of Tchaikovsky competitionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYehCPsIgKwRachmaninov – Variations on a theme by Corelli in D minor, Op. 42 Rachmaninov – Etudes-tableaux, Op. 33 Shostakovich – Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in G major, ...