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Townshend Audio Podiums: The Full Review
Well, at least we agree on one thing.😊Bob 
Upgrade Bluesound DAC or go to Aurrender?
Add Innuos to that list.B 
Townshend Audio Podiums: The Full Review
It also does it's magic with an Atmasphere MP-1.My office system is suspended from wall mounted Sumo Shelves.They look nice but aren't the most inert, so I bought some Townshend Platforms for my Belles Aria monoblocks and my Atma UV-1 preamp.It se... 
Townshend Audio Podiums: The Full Review
I ordered a pair of Podiums for my Vandy Treo's.I never got to install them as my floor space is limited and those outrigger feet took up too much room.-Probably all for the better as Mr. V. believes his speakers benefit from a solid marble plinth... 
If you had access to a time machine, what concerts would you go back to see?
Listening to Clara Schumann debut the A minor Piano Concerto would be one of my picks.Bob 
What do you use for streaming Classical?
@mike_in_nc ,I only purchased the software ($120/year or so), as the Innuos works with Roon- no need to buy a Roon Core.The latest version seems to be a significant upgrade over previous versions. IMHO.B 
Audioquest Robin Hood Zero
@rjtrout,Glad they worked out for you. And Welcome to Audiogon.Bob 
What do you use for streaming Classical?
@mlsstl ,Thanks for the summation. Spot On.@OP,As I said, I am using Roon with my Innuos-which is a streamer that accepts Roon. and Squeezebox.Squeezebox is quite competent, but Roon takes it further- smoother interface that has track details, and... 
What do you use for streaming Classical?
@OP, I understand your issue with how many streaming services display classical tracks and completely agree.I just switched to Innuos -previously Bluesound- and ended up getting Roon.Using Qobuz, the Roon app shows detailed track infomation that w... 
... out here on Long Island ...
Audiophile's Anonymous?I hate to say we exhibit some of the same behaviour as the other group.B 
... out here on Long Island ...
None that I know of.I am in Glen Cove. I know another member midway between Merrick and Glen Cove. Maybe we can hook up?Bob 
Upgrade Bluesound DAC or go to Aurrender?
+1 for Node and Codex. I used that for 3 years.I tried the Aurender N100 with the Codex and didn't find it a significant upgrade (though it sounded better at Audioconnection so YMMV).Bob 
Transparent Cables
@OP,I would look at HifiShark.com for recent sales of the cables.Just be sure to use the 'filters'-sales in N. America (if you are here< and newest listing).B 
SQ vs. Music
My recent tweaks have caused me to take notice of the music due to the change in sound quality.My office system is mostly for work, but after upgrading my DAC/Streamer/Ethernet/Interconnects, I found myself listening while working and suddenly not... 
Vandersteen 3a signature vs Harbeth 30.2 anniversary
@joey54 ,I was there when Johnny hooked up the William Tell's, with Ctsooner.For some reason, he couldn't hook up the Sub 3, but streamed Qobuz through an Aurender (I think), into a Ayre Codex, into a Belles Aria Integrated. I forget the original ...