g2the2nd

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DAC suggestions?
Happy Eversolo A8 user here. It sounds great, very user friendly and I’ve never experienced any bugs with the unit or app. I listen to more music then ever.  
How competitive are you with your system?
OP - Interesting topic. Once a year after I come home from a HiFi show I turn on my system and smile. That’s as close as I get to competitive.  
Happiness is...
Having speakers to swap when the itch for something different starts.  
New vs uses in your current setup
I’m 50/50 although my ProAc demos are now about 35 years old.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Makes Us Stronger Ghost Rider   https://tidal.com/browse/track/268019983?u  
Chair
We have a Parker House Whitman reclining extra large love seat. It’s comfortable upright and reclining.   
So, “Audio Science Review” really doesn’t like this video
I went from spikes on cups to Herbies Threaded Stud Gliders for my large stand mounted monitors on a suspended wood floor. Huge improvement.  
Tune of the Day
White Sugar Joanne Shaw Taylor  https://tidal.com/browse/album/355232824?u  
What are your top three live concerts of all time?
Kansas original Point of know Return tour Return to Forever Romantic Warrior tour Pink Floyd  Jeff Beck  
🤯 Legacy Audio Calibre XD humming + no low ends & boxy sounding
I have heard those speakers at several shows. The always sound spectacular.  
the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile
A NAD 3020 integrated amp made HiFi accessible for my after school income when I was 14. The first system rounded out with a Dual CS505 TT and a pair of Cerwin Vega 12 in. 3 way speakers. The CVs were the first to fall in my upgrade path, but oh d... 
Whats playing on your system today?
“In the Dark” with the lights dimmed low https://tidal.com/playlist/5ff3b5da-30fc-477c-a92a-524cfaac5fed    
Seeking Advice to Improve My Audio System ($1000 Budget)
For $1000 and a real step up. NAD 316bEE V2 $500 Schiit Modi DaC $129 if you want a digital source. and a pair of bookshelf or floor-standing speakers from KEF or ELAC. Crutchfield has lots of low price high value speakers in your range. You co... 
Any modern rock recommendations?
Try Tool  
Whats playing on your system today?
@bassbuyer  Have you hear this cover of 3 Little Birds?   https://tidal.com/browse/track/334563040?u