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Spica vs. modern bookshelf speakers?
@audiodwebe So I am very aware of speaker positioning and how important it is--and you make great points.  I was using a cheapo pair of M-Audio powered monitors with a chromecast audio puck.  They sounded meh, but I wasn't using them for critical ... 
Spica vs. modern bookshelf speakers?
@marqmike  and @do you know anything current that would be competitive to some TC50s for under $500?  The whole "leaner" observation is very real.  I've heard a lot of well-reviewed speakers that just sound thin.   
Spiking speakers not designed for spikes?
@bdp24 do you have a suggestion for an alternative to spiking?@georgehifi Thank you!  I had a local guy suggest those same nuts.  Will it be simple to find the right threaded spikes for those?@celtic66 How big is the payoff for the crossover upgra... 
Oppo105 crashing?
@oddiofyl I'll try it! 
Oppo105 crashing?
@woobie  I have it connected to an Integra DHC 80.3 pre/pro.  The Integra is connected to a Sony projector.  I often listen to music without the projector on and it crashes/freezes either way.   
Oppo105 crashing?
Thank you @erik_squires I'm already using an ethernet cable.  I know it's not a network issue because I'm streaming the same services on other devices with zero issues.  It also freezes during disc play.  It's on its own shelf in an open rack in a... 
Looking for an used, inexpensive pre amp
I'm currently selling my Hafler preamp here on Audiogon.  I would take the pepsi challenge with anything around it's price range.   
Streaming Tidal through Bluesound Node 2 vs Oppo 105D
Thank you @tomcy6  & @gdnrbob! that helps . 
Quick How to Stream MQA via Tidal to Bluesound
@jank Thanks!  Do you need to have the desktop on, open and running?  Or can it be done completely through a smartphone app? 
Quick How to Stream MQA via Tidal to Bluesound
@jank Do you run a desktop to the BDP-105d via usb? Or can it stream Tidal MQA independently?  I currently don't have the Oppo (nor Tidal) and I'm researching best ways of integrating MQA into my system.