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Jcat network xe on pc server for roon
Here’s a possible solution to reduce network noise with your internet connection: https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/systemoptique/products/opticalmodule-deluxe The components you’d need would cost just over $700. For a PC card, thi... 
Jcat network xe on pc server for roon
Howard Kneller at "The Listening Chair" has a two-part Youtube review for these products. They were posted about 6 months ago at his Youtube page. He liked both products very much. However, there may be other ways to go that might be cheaper. I ... 
Questions on PC audio calibration
I haven't tried this, but it might help you: https://www.roomeqwizard.com/ It's free!    
The one, the only Garth Hudson.
If you're an instagram user and Garth Hudson fan, there's a very short video of Hudson playing Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady". It's a recent video. The instagram handle is @the_band_official. He plays the song with a Monkish touch, imho. Yo... 
Songs with excellent advice?
John Hartford, "Don't Leave Your Records in the Sun"  
Some more modern jazz piano trios
Connie Han, Bill Charlap, and Vijay Iyer. Also a little-known pianist out of Minneapolis, Laura Caviani All can be found on Qobuz.    
Cheap Chromebook fine?
I streamed music from a laptop (not a Chromebook) for several years. Biggest objection was very loud fan noise from the computer. I think this would be worth researching before selecting a device.  
Dust Settled Consensus- is the Benchmark AHB2 an Audiophile Amplifier?
I've had an AHB2 amp for around 6 months. It's a perfect fit with my ancient AR-LST speakers. Owners of this amp may need to experiment with the sensitivity switch to get the best results. The sound from my system with the ABH2 is very much depe... 
Replace Apple TV
I believe JRiver software will play video on your laptop. You can get a free trial with them, too.  
What are some of your favorite "COLD" songs?
   
What are some of your favorite "COLD" songs?
   
Jazz for aficionados
Paolo Fresu!    
Is JRiver still the best software?
@effischer  "Turns out that while JRiver is now presenting the native frequency (44.1, 192, whatever), the bit depth is fixed at 32." You might be able change the bit depth with this sequence within JRiver: Tools -->Options-->Device Setti... 
Quantum Science Audio Thread
Some of you folks may have fused speakers like my ARs. Have any of you used QSA fuses for your speakers? Curious about your results. Also, have any of you QSA fuse users had a fuse blow? Thanks!  
How long do good speakers last?
I have a pair of AR-LST speakers that I bought new in 1975 or 1976. I've had the woofers refoamed twice. The cabinets were recently refinished, and we bought new grills. They look great and still sound wonderful. The refinishing work cost more tha...