gkelly

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Bluesound Node Icon
I too am hoping Bluesound will come out with a Higher end streamer only product.   I doubt they ever will as they are part of NAD. Being a budget conscious company I’m guessing the icon is going to be their flagship when it comes to the streaming... 
Streamers and software
I enjoyed the INNUOS pulse mini to such a degree. That my dealer gave me full purchase price within a year for an upgrade to the pulse. Guess who stopped getting Starbucks for the next 12 months.   
Matthew Bond Audio Try for Free
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/matthew-bond-audio-speaker-cables-observations https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/ok-here-s-another-tweak-that-really-works/post?postid=2434819 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/what-is-the-groups-... 
The end of physical media is neigh
I am sure that the GenZ person who cleans out my space. Is going to get a lot more excited pulling the INNUOS instead of 24 IKEA crates of vinyl albums. technology can be a cruel mistress, but we signed the dotted line. And until someone can convi... 
Test tones through Qobuz, is this possible?
https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/audio-line-up-test-tones-calibration-reference-check-audio-check/dcon58qby5yxc https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/audio-tone-test-utility-soundsystem-and-soundbar-calibration-various-artists/7630037916338      
The HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL Thread Continued
https://open.qobuz.com/track/99717259 WoFat, “Analog Man”.  
Front Row Seat Power Cord?
https://bellasoundaudio.com/kaula-ac-cable.html   or its little brother.   
Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed
The old adage buy once cry once would probably apply if you’re considering the McIntosh. not going to lose any money on a resell if desired.   
Is it possible to bypass the Eversolo Z8 amp?
You are just feeding the signal to the Luxx from The eversolo. You’re definitely getting your amplification from the Sweet sounds of the LUXX.  You can use either RCA or XLR. Much discussion on if there is a sound quality difference between the tw... 
Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed
@grislybutter you have done such a great job on your speaker list! Just wondering if you have time for a another project? A integrated amplifier price guide would be good thanks just an idea.  
The rat’s nest of cabling. Large transformers in components.   My discovery.
Thanks, now you made me look at my cabling. Anybody need a month’s worth of work.   
Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all?
Sorry to hear, for me it’s like going from Ground chuck to a big fat ribeye. Have been very lucky with the Innuos brand.   
System assessment...
As a retired person learning about streaming music will make one’s life easier. I’m pretty sure they invented it for old folks.   
Onkyo/Dirac
Nice to hear Onkyo is living large and doing well. Enjoy the winter holidays!  
Forums
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