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Alterra Anyone?
What's Alterra? Anyone?  
Nenuphar, 50,000 mile tuneup
It makes you feel like a hero? (One time.)  
HT and 2 channel in same room? 1 or 2 systems?
I have 3 systems in the same room with one sub array accessed via a 3-way switch. As always go with whatever works and sounds good. I have a specific reason for going this route.  
Gustard A 26 I2S input
HDMI is not i2s. i2s is not HDMI. To my knowledge no commercial "converter" exists since the market is minimal for such a dope device.  
Martin Logan Motion 35XTI
Sweet for rears.  
streaming and audiophile stereo
What's a Quboz?  
streaming and audiophile stereo
MQA  and finest are mutually exclusive.  
Forgotten Licks
Youlden only sang for 4 albums, his solo stuff since is quite good. Street Corner Talking was more like played by Kim Simmonds and Chicken Shack without Christine. Kim has been a relentless content creator but IMHO has not found the magic combo o... 
Upgrade to a better server. Ideas?
A 2.5"  SSD in a type C Orico case.  
Analyzing DACs
A preamp allows selecting analog sources. A good one is neutral - it imparts no "sound."  
Advice for a good sounding portable player
I have 2 old Cowon's. Both sound better than my A & K.  
Streamer for local files (DSD and FLAC), Tidal and Qobuz support, USB/i2s
Pro-Ject S2 Ultra has USB out, a BlueTooth antenna for receiving BT (from your phone) and native Qubuz and Tidal Connect. Plus a PC USB decrapifier and front and rear USB-A’s. And a front power switch for reestablishing the net work connection. Al... 
Why Do Some Recordings Sound Great and Others Dead?
Recordings are mixed per the studio's speakers. They might agree with yours, they might not.  
Stereo image off-center
The hearing in each ear is different. Who cares?    
Why didn't I sell my vinyl rig?
Problem??