hickory_r

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Favorite music list in order
Another another+1 for the time of day makes a difference camp.  It’s not a hard rule, just a recognized pattern. I like to start my day with coffee and Brazilian jazz.  I suspect the time of day preferences are really mood related as moods often r... 
Bookshelf to replace Martin Logan Source
+1 mazian    think real hard 
Song (or music) you want played at your funeral.
Danny Boy 
Is it just me or does the "new" posting parameters seem like there unproductive?
winoguy17   +1 
SACD drive sources
richdirector:  +1 on the Arcam 
SACD drive sources
Arcam is still making their SACD player (dubbed CDS50) but I don’t know where they source their drives. 
Best CDs
If you’re open to some new music, check out Chesky Records.  Their CD quality is superb, mainly well engineered recordings.  There are a few other companies also producing high-quality CDs too. 
Best solution to send digital files to my DAC
Does your DAC support the UPnP protocol (Universal Plug and Play)?  If so, you’re in luck.  If not, I think you’re gonna need to buy some more hardware as others have suggested. 
Best song for immediate impact when presenting or testing?
My two cents..1.  Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five” for all the reasons previously cited.  This one’s a jazz classic.2.  Jazz at the Pawnshop, vol 1, especially “Limehouse Blues” & “High Life”.  Not only terrific jazz but masterfully engineered. The ...