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Bluesound Node 2I Power Supply Update
On the recommendation of someone fixing, building, and creating audiophile components over 30 years, I bought, new, an ACOPIAN A5MT510 REGULATED POWER SUPPLY 120VAC on Ebay. It was $140 from Florida Industrial Supply. I had to create a cord which ... 
Equalization with REL six pack
Would you consider MiniDSP for the subs? @deer_creek_audio might be able to assist.  
Power cord - 5 ft vs 10 ft ?
It's not length son that's important, it's girth.  
Ray Charles - "Rap is not music"
I respect Ray Charles. But besides what he said about rap, he said some other things. Here are a few others: "Racism and poverty. Two scourges that I have known since early in my life. Sadly, while things are better for many, there are those who ... 
Ray Charles - "Rap is not music"
Talented and smart people say dumb things, and it’s dumb to agree with something dumb. Rap is an acknowledged art form. It has millions of people who love it, buy it, celebrate it. Continuing to deny that it is art sounds, well, pretty ill-motiva... 
Why Are We Breaking Our Brains?
This thread says absolutely NOTHING!!! That comment, though, says quite a lot, doesn't it?     
Wayne Shorter Has passed
This is huge. Thanks for letting us know.  
Why Are We Breaking Our Brains?
We have only crude words with which to communicate most of these experiences. Those are musical speakers. The sound is bright. The amp has punch. Etc. Add that lack of finesse with language to a plethora of other variables, and it’s a miracle... 
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
Tortuga has no gain, right? I tried an excellent passive and it was too lifeless.  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
@doyle3433 No worries. You're about the 40th person to suggest tubes. No one really reads closely, so you're not an outlier on that.  
Upgrade Cables or Just Upgrade Equipment & Live in Shame?
Here’s my opinion: You have a really nice system. The mix and match cables are fine. Opinions vary about 3 vs. 4 subs, but the best way to determine this is to measure your room with a microphone and then play with placement and adjust room tre... 
STREAMER
The linear power supply on my Node 2i reduced the noise floor and it sounds better. Like going from LCD to OLED TV. Things "pop" more.  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
@doyle3433 Is the Rogue RP-1 a solid state preamp? That's the topic.  
Full range speakers, 40"-44" max height
Perhaps Salk Towers Dynaudio?  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
@doni Now we're talking! Thank you!