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Personal Radio does not completely stink
Spotify has the best recommendations I have found.And, yes I agree AI seems to be pretty good at predicting what I want to listen to. It also generates a number of artists that I never would have clicked on to listen to.Bob 
Test for line separator - ignore or delete.
Let's ignore the above comment.B 
Help building first tube system.
For tubes, Atmasphere- MA-60 with an MP-3 or UV-1.Vandersteen VLR'sRega Apollo CD playerBluesound NodeAyre Codex DAC.If you buy used, you should have enough for good AQ cables and maybe a Vandy Sub 3. Though if you splurge on the AQ William Tell s... 
When do the new Atmasphere Class D come out?
Ralph say it will be a while.It takes time to make a viable/reliable product, let alone designing the boards and cases.Too bad for me as I could use a pair while he is checking out why my amp and UV-1 are buzzing.Bob 
Single output at amp, tri wire at speaker. Any benefit?
If speaker manufacturers didn't think it made a difference, they wouldn't bother providing separate inputs.As millercarbon mentions, if you have the cable availabe, just try it out.If you don't most cable companies will be able to make a cable tha... 
Thiel CS1.2 vs. Ohm Walsh 2
These are two different beasts, to put it mildly. Not to start a flame war-If you are serious about music, get the Thiel's.If you just want a general 'nice' sound around the room, get the Ohm's.The Thiel's are time and phase aligned, while the Oh... 
SR ATMOSPHERE LEVEL 1 speaker wire Directionality
Though I might be wrong, when in doubt, connect the cables so the writing matches the flow.And, contact SR directly to make sure I am not making an ass of myself.Bob 
Balanced to RCA
@danip,Though I am not an EE, I think the OP should be aware that not all equipment with balanced interconnects abides by the AEC standard.Therefore, in an abundance of caution, I suggested using the Jensen Transformers. Almarg suggested contactin... 
Bifrost multibit vs gungnir multibit
Congrats!I am using the Gungnir (non-multibit) while my Ayre Codex is repaired.It is close, but lacking the finesse of the Codex.I would suspect that upgrading to multibit would bring it pretty close, if not to the Ayre Codex level.Also, keep in m... 
Seeking recommendations for DAC to amplifier balanced XLR cable
@OP, You seem to be a glutton for punishment.😉The Colorado's are fairly long in the tooth. I would consider moving to a more current interconnect.I am getting a set of Mackenzie, soon.I would PM John Rutan (Audioconnection) and get his opinion, be... 
Balanced to RCA
You need an adapter.Though there are cables that will allow you to do this, I would recommend a Jensen Transformer to do the job, so you don't end up with hum and distortions.Here is a link: https://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/db-2px/ I ... 
Stereophile, Pass Integrated and personal taste
I find eric's posts to be very interesting. -Certainly not 'Flame Trolling'.@OP, Looking at the review:       'note that the second harmonic lies at a very low –86dB (0.005%).             Higher-order harmonics are virtually absent'This would fall... 
Yamaha C-4 and Belles Aria help
I listened to the Aria integrated at Audioconnection, as well. Though I didn't audition the phono, I found it to be a very capable piece of equipment. It so impressed me that I am leaning toward a pair of Aria Monoblocks for my office system.I hav... 
Vandersteen 5a, 15 years old vs. new Vandersteen Quatro Wood (upgrade or downgrade)
@m,+1Bob 
The best looking speakers
MBL's for me. Not only a unique look, but outstanding sound reproduction.Bob