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Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
Hi,What is the definition of a genuine Audiophile? I'm new to this hobby and entered it believing its about the music and to a lesser degree the playback hardware and wires. I have spent more on my music collection than on my system. I definitely ... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
Thank you, Bill. Interconnects seem to be an emotional topic and was concerned I might be bashed on one level or the other. Everybody has an opinion and I respect that!I have introduced Audiogon to a number of friends who share in this hobby. I tu... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
Hello all,College student still very new to Audiogon. Found this forum interesting and I wanted to contribute to the question of Interconnects. The thoughts I would like to share:1. I believe in symmetry, my whole system is Kimber Silver Streak bo... 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
dbtom2, Thanks! Yes that helps a great deal - most appreciated! 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
Hello,Perhaps someone can clarify my understanding of TIDAL "HIFI" playback, especially if you desire to integrate it with something like Roon for example.When I signed up with the TIDAL premium HIFI subscription, I am almost positive it said that... 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
Hello,After spending a week or so having a great time with TIDAL, it turned out to be an easy decision to let go of Spotify. First and formost, the TIDAL SQ is by far better to "my" ears compared to Spotify. As a result, I am having such a great t... 
Hype, Hyperbole and high price!
I guess I'm in over my head here, not for lack of trying... Lesson learned! 
Hype, Hyperbole and high price!
Hi, newbie here. I was interested in this supercharged forum and decided I wanted to positively contribute. First, I'm a college student that could never afford some of the cables talked about in this forum, however, even with my limited experienc... 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
Just watched 32min Roon demo on YT, way cool! Its unfortunate that you can't do a one time download of the App, rather its another annual subscription, another $120 a year - too deep for my pockets at this time. I loved the way it integrated with ... 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
Hello again,To answer the question regarding how my PC is connected to my system, I'm using a 280 Glass Fiber TOSLINK cable running at 96khz according to my CDP/DAC. Though the CDP/DAC displays 96khz (the highest TOSLINK can go I think) it says my... 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
Thanks to all of you for the welcome to Audiogon and the great feedback - so fast! Based on the responses, I guess that its not the placebo effect, I have bounced back and forth between Spotify and TIDAL today and its clear to me TIDAL is the winn...