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I am streaming , how can I play music when provider goes down.
When the network (often) goes down you lose all remote control of a network player (streamer.)  You could load a "party" (huge) playlist (if you have the files) on random. It will continue to play but remote control will be lost until the network ... 
Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
I paid <$2500 for my RS2 T and it has been flawless.  
Streamers with tube output stage?
Why? You searching for your definition of "tube sound?" Or just extraneous maintenance?  
If I rip all my CD's to flac files do I still need a CD transport?
No you don't need it.  
Optical Conversion Not Working, Please Help
Try a different Toslink cable. The one I got from Blue Jeans does not work in half of devices I've tried.  
What happen to MQA on Tidal?
MQA was a fraud like crypto. Solution for a problem that doesn't exist anymore. Anyone that bought into it deserves an F.O.P. decal on the window.  
Optical v coax, long v short runs.
SQ is usually more DAC dependant, but Toslink is usually more bandwidth restricted.  
Moving Soon - Should I Pack Up Everything Now??
Or give up > 20% on a buy "as is" deal.  
B&W 800 Matrix Disassembly
Always optional.  
Streamer Selection - Thoughts Requested Please!
A Mac Mini is a general purpose PC. Even most who have attempted to strip 'em down have appeared to have moved on and/or developed their own single purpose streamer.  
Streamer Selection - Thoughts Requested Please!
I haven't seen ANY Apple and Tidal (together) replies. Be careful when you wish for Apple and anything else in a streamer. Apple likes you to use one of their nosy computers. Bluesound has the most services that I have seen, no Apple.  
Power conditioners and power regeneration
The only issues with a regenerator is that Paul Magowan wrote me that it would not draw (appreciably.) It actually costs 100 watts (and heat) just to power it up. And if you compromise the input power (loose PC or a storm) while on stand by it can... 
Nuclues plus bricked
SGM or SMG? Gillis never responded to me. Sent it back.  
What is the science behind audiophile fuses?
I guess there is no science. Please pay in gift cards.  
Ethernet connection for best sound quality
   @soix    Can’t even believe we’re still having this conversation.   Believe it, there is a sucker born every minute. Those of us who have tried both know. Those that haven't pontificate.  They are not here for knowledge. Just to preach t...