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DSP and stores - Anyone else get the feeling they might be sweetening?
If I see acoustic panels, hell, that’s another sales opportunity! Well, considering that trying to get a room in the best acoustic shape, I would think adding panels to be something encouraged. If it adds to the sale, it seems to make sense to ... 
Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music
@OP, What are you moving onward to?B 
Thiel CS1.2 vs. Ohm Walsh 2
@bryhifi . +1, thanks for retrieving all the information.Bob 
Resistors vs.peltz Autoformer- Differences
Thanks Almarg, et al.@millercarbon,Yes, I agree, getting the right equipment is the best approach. I was curious as to how either method worked, especially with regard to sound reproduction.Given that Zu has signed off on the resistors, I would im... 
Resistors vs.peltz Autoformer- Differences
Here's the page: https://www.zuaudio.com/low-voltage/2020/1/24/loading-resistors It looks like this is only for a few of their speakers.Bob 
Resistors vs.peltz Autoformer- Differences
Nuts, I can't edit the title.Resistors vs. Paul Speltz Autoformers- Differences?Bob 
When do the new Atmasphere Class D come out?
Thanks Erik,Ralph and I have been going through just about everything, to no avail.Everything is quiet until I install the UV-1.Also, dedicated line to my upstairs system.Something about my McCormack Micro Power Drives and the UV-1 don't want to w... 
When do the new Atmasphere Class D come out?
@atmasphere ,Thanks for the info Ralph.I am waiting on a new set of cables to see if that helps with the buzz.The only thing next to the UV-1 is an Ayre Codex DAC and a LCD monitor. The amps are at least 3 feet away.When you need a Beta tester, lo... 
Vandersteen 5a, 15 years old vs. new Vandersteen Quatro Wood (upgrade or downgrade)
I really have to get those Sub 3's for my Treo's. I think the equalized bass is going to be a game changer.Bob 
Upgrade McCormack or...
I never heard of Clayton before. I, too, would be interested in the comparison.B 
Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music
@OP, Like I said, just ignore him. No matter what you say, it won't make a difference. B 
Thiel CS1.2 vs. Ohm Walsh 2
Wait, isn't your Denon 80 watts per channel? If so, I would think you have enough power for the Thiel's, at least for now- and, if you don't try playing too loudly.If you need a decent low cost amp, you could try to find an old Adcom GFA-555, but ... 
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...