hickamore

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Lumin vs Bricasti Volume Control
Agree with all those who prefer going through preamp rather than straight DAC to amp. Was forced to go direct for a 2 month period between preamps, and found the direct route lacking bloom. Have not tried with Bricasti, but certainly true of other... 
XLR question for bass
Difficult room you've got there  Start with speaker placement. Add an area rug & decorative tapestry. Let your s/o choose it if you have one. Obviously the visual aesthetic isn't the main object here.  
What are your favorite "HOT" songs?
Black Oak Arkansas, Hot Rod. Nobody said it had to be tasteful. NOW I'M GONNA SING A SONG FOR YOU MEN AND YOU WOMEN, YOU LISTEN TO THE WORDS OF THIS SONG NOW YOU MEN IMAGINE IT'S FRIDAY AFTERNOON YOU JUST GETTING OFF WORK AND YOU READY TO GO ... 
Budget integrated amp needed
PS Audio Sprout is in budget, tiny footprint, tremendous versatility, and will sound as good as you need it to sound.    
Are there any audiophile Air BnB's?
Who would put their own places on Airbnb or VRBO and allow renters to use their audio gear? Me, I would pull the power cords and lock them up. They could use the secondary system which is easy operation and not shabby. And don't even think about t... 
Try a sub a third in the back
@oldhvymec That .  .  .  sub . . . what  . . . planet? . . . back to kindergarten for me.    
Don’t want to freak you out…
Earglasses, for sure! But in restaurants, just use fingertips.   
PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp?
@stevewharton Whatever other mfrs may be doing, at least we know PSA has been constantly improving. Thx for sharing.    
PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp?
@photon46 Sounds like just the ticket. 😎  
PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp?
Thanks to all for sharing your experiences and buying tips. Definitely want to try this one if I can score it at a decent price. Will be prepared to roll tubes as needed.  
PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp?
@stevewharton An impressive endorsement. Which preamp(s) are you comparing with the PSA?  
PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp?
Appreciate the tip. Will see what I can turn up out in the field. A "bargain" would be most welcome as new prices are soaring.    
Share MYSTICAL, HAUNTING songs
Fleetwood Mac, Bare Trees album, everything but especially “Dust.”  
Sound
If we cross-examined ourselves, I'll bet we'd be forced to admit that (1) we really dig the industrial aesthetic of audio gear; (2) we need toys like anyone else with discretionary income needs toys, and (3) we really, really enjoy playing with th... 
Schiit Freya+(Plus)
First thing, EMAIL SCHIIT using the email form on their website. Bet they will tell you XLR is not the solution to tube mode buzz. Could be a tube not fully seated. Or a defective tube receptacle. Or . . . Meanwhile, always turn Freya volume to 0...