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Best/easiest way to convert wma files?
Linux. Ffmpeg. Free.  
Do I really need a separate Roon Core (computer) to use Roon Software?
You do. Roon for me brings integrated music discovery. That is my ripped music, my Tidal favorites all look the same. The other thing it brings is digital domain equalization and upsampling, and a relatively uniform UI. I run an older Linux box wi... 
With what you know now what components doe you wish you had bought years ago?
You know I always wanted a Tandberg stack, but having bought an amp not too long ago, it just didn't hold up.  
Adding EQ to Peachtree 220SE?
Hi OP,The unit itself is an EQ, plus crossover and time delay. You don’t have to usue all the features though. :)  It has digital inputs and outputs, so you'd hook up your streamer or CD player on one end and your integrated on the other. You’d us... 
Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
All of you arguing with me need to know that you literally can't. I've made my points, and they are not arguable:1 - I don't like B&W that much.  You can't argue personal taste. 2 - They are not objectively neutral  - Proven in measurements3 -... 
Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
Please tell us what B&W speakers you have set up in your own space/s and the associated gear that was used. Why would I bring a speaker home I did not like? Seriously enough with the theory. NO. No, no. In this case because the theory perf... 
Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
Do you judge and compare every speaker, component that has made improvements over 15 plus years old design? I expect better from you than peddling an article that has absolutely no relevance to 4th generation of Diamond line or have no personal ex... 
Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
Here’s what I mean by "quirky:"https://www.stereophile.com/content/bowers-amp-wilkins-804-diamond-loudspeaker-measurementsNow keep in mind, I don’t care what speakers you actually buy, but if you want to know what makes B&W stand out, this is ... 
Non-rear ported Speakers
I had a pair of B&W N804s about 15 years ago and they excited room resonances far more than other speakers I had in the same location.   Looking at the Stereophile measurements I wonder if this isn't more due to the port tuning? It's set to... 
Does the volume coming into a DAC matter?
The biggest issue I know of is usually with how much a laptop's' mixer will alter the bits unless it is using exclusive mode, and sometimes even then you still require special drivers. What is the point of having a super expensive DAC if the data ... 
Universal room treatments
Contact GIK Acoustics.  They'll help you better than any free advice here.  
Non-rear ported Speakers
@jon_5912Can you give me an example of a front ported speaker you feel this is true for?  
Does the volume coming into a DAC matter?
If you are using analog outputs, then you are right, the signal strength ( peak to peak of the voltage) is varying.If you are using USB it will not. The stream of data is conveyed in the difference between two lines, and must be 200 mV or greater ... 
Adding EQ to Peachtree 220SE?
You can add a digital domain EQ before it. If you only have 1 digital source, this would be quite convenient. https://www.minidsp.com/products/minidsp-in-a-box/nanodigi-2x8-bBest,E 
Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
In my mind they are quirky. Each generation / model has different target curves. Some of the bad rap may be that they may be designed to be listened on mid axis instead of tweeter axis. Some has to do with their voicing which is designed to stand ...