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What other streaming services do you recommend besides Tidal?
FWIW - using Tidal and Spotify (premium/hifi subscriptions to both).  SQ with Tidal is better but I also experience periodic buffering dropouts, esp. late at night though rarely during the day.  Never happens with Spotify.  Am paying for Blast Xfi... 
Jazz for aficionados
Loosely related to the last few posts.  A pianist that's gotten a few mentions over the years.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTPXCsxco3s 
Comparing Bel Canto and Schiit DACs
andbaron - I didn’t respond to your initial post because I’ve no experience with the Bel Canto DAC. But seeing as you decided to go with the Gungnir, I thought I’d comment. I’ve had a Gungnir for a couple of years now. Initially, it sounded a bit ... 
Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health
FWIW - I grew up in the era of "Clapton is God"...maybe only ever with a small ’g’ but, regardless, one heck of a fine guitar player and vocalist who has improved with age like a fine wine. Loved him in Cream; fell out over his initial post-Cream ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Joe Bonamassa - Blues Deluxe (his third "solo" release). The title track...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUyA1_NGNI4 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Takeshi Nishimoto - LavandulaTrack 3 Remembrancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1QLVpRzLgo 
Greatest Rock Drummers
@audiozen FINALLY! someone agrees....I have posted this several times. His drumming is ferocious..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edbw6AqF2ko 
Schiit Modi Multibit
@docknow Doc - you are correct. My mistake.  A Lightning to USB cable should work.  Another option would be a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (see link here; supports USB 3.0) that allows charging while the device is connected. You will need a USB... 
Schiit Modi Multibit
Something like this...maybe???3.5mm male to USB A female plug converter out of your iPhone or iPadhttps://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Audio-USB-Female-Converter/dp/B01CA5MDSY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&i...(find better quality if you can)Use with a con... 
Oh no, there's metal in your records!
Hmm...does this make the case for demagnetizing vinyl? 
Schiit Modi Multibit
Hello kalali - Good luck in your hunt.  In case you haven't seen this thread...https://www.head-fi.org/threads/happy-as-a-pig-in-schiit-introducing-modi-multibit.815368/plenty of commentary (245 pages!). 
Whats playing on your system today?
@slaw I am checking out Phoenix right this minute. Opening track has a bit of a Deep Purple organ groove going. Thanks for the introduction.Yeah...the sound is very evocative...brings back some memories. 
Whats playing on your system today?
@slaw Mean MistreaterInside Lookin’ Out...we know this music!Always been a sucker for I’m Your Captain/Closer To Home, too.Didn’t care for them much once they started having those Top 40 radio hits (e.g., We’re An American Band, Some Kind of Wonde... 
Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp
@roncagg Thanks, Ron. I forgot to check what you’d been running.@jbhiller - Apologies for the detour.  I assume you are aware of rebbi's, "High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps" thread? 
dual headed usb cable
There are a few out there besides the iFi Gemini...Doukmall on EbayAudiocadabraPangeaall make a dual headed USB cable that allows separation of power from signal carrying wires. There are other brands too. Worth it? Only if YOU can hear a benefit ...