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Sirius XM Buying Pandora
Unfortunately, both have rather low fidelity.When Sirius and XM combined, I hoped it would offer a wider music range, but it turned out to be the opposite.I let my subscription expire years ago.B 
Biwire to single terminal
+1 
Quick Question: Creek 5350SE or McCormack Micro pwr & Micro pre?
I can't give a comparison, but I will say you can send in the McCormack to SMcAudio and have them upgrade it to impressive specs.In fact, they just did mine.Bob 
Any comments on my Ayre AX-7e vs Ayre EX-8 vs Simaudio Moon 340i Integrated Amplifiers
In my opinion, I would get the EX-8 with DAC, as I believe Ayre will offer the best they can in their new offering. Of course, I would also contact them directly and get their take on this.The Codex (I own 2) is a very special DAC. I think it comp... 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
@OP,I can understand your reluctance regarding used speakers, but since gettting back in the game after a 25 year hiatus, just about all my equipment has been bought used-including speakers. And, I have never had an issue with damaged equipment. J... 
Help me pick from my sub-$1200 shortlist
+1,2,3 for Vandersteen, especially if buying used, you will be below your target budget.VLR’s are $1350 new, Model 1’s are usually under $800 used and Model 2’s used are near your budget top.If you have a separate amp and preamp, you can insert a ... 
Music Server - The Search Begins
@uberwaltz, +1Bluesound really came out with great products, and their customer service is top notch.B 
Tidal not working on mac mini
I concur, Tidal customer support is wanting. But, on the bright side, Quobuz should be coming soon. I think I will be cancelling my subscription anyway, as their catalog is impossible to divine for classical music. $20 bucks a month and I really d... 
Insider or Outsider? To be or not to be,...?
I think we should get a free pass for a month to see if this thing flies.bob 
Room Correction, Acoustic Treatment, Positioning, etc. What are my options
@OP,So glad you took my advice. I hate seeing someone waste their time trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.B 
A song murdered by someone.
Sebastian Cabot singing Bob Dylan.Nuff said...B 
Room Correction, Acoustic Treatment, Positioning, etc. What are my options
I would sell the B&W's and get a pair of Vandy Quatro's or 5a's.Then you will be able to correct for room issues.Bob 
RCA to XLR vs XLR to RCA... Converting Input or Output - Does It Matter??
@sbank It isn't listed, but Jensen can make one for you. PC-2XRhttp://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/pc-2xr/They have great customer service.B 
When to replace preamp tubes?
This is a great thread.I am new to tube amp/preamps, and reading these opinions help a lot.Luckily, Mr. Karsten is around should anything go astray.Bob 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
Components and cables seem to be affected by a 'breaking in' period.What seems to be a simply electric path has subtle intricacies that, in the end, affect sound reproduction.It seems like it would make a great thesis in EE.For mere listeners, lik...