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who makes your fav cable loom in 2021?
+1 @blindjim Their Fusion interconnects are a great value! 
Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to?
I am currently using both inputs to the Codex, the USB and optical. It would be good to have multiple inputs and not just USB. 
Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to?
@gdnrbob was it a sonic upgrade? Can you describe what the improvements were? 
why do people think the LINN LP 12 is so superior to the Thorens (say 165 super)
Why don't you do a shoot out and settle it? You may find that they sound different with some preferring the Thorens and some the Linn. 
Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to?
Thanks for the responses so far. I should add that I am running my MacBook Pro via a Curious USB cable to an Uptone IsoRegen reclocker using the Uptone LPS-1 power supply and then into the Codex.  I found it to give the Codex a smoother, cleaner, ... 
Kubala-Sosna Cables..... I don't get it ?????
@jafant   I've tried so many cables, some uber expensive, over the years it makes my head spin. That's because when I get bored with my system cables are one of the first changes I make. That is, until I learned to put my money into better electro... 
Who will soon be going to a live concert?
+1 bdp24.  I lived in Portland and the Doug Fir is a special place.  Enjoy! 
Anyone drive Verity Audio Parsifal Encores with tubes?
@maguiar102,It works very well with the Parsifals.  The bass digs deep with great control and grip. The highs and mids are beautiful, the soundstage is wide and deep, and images clearly delineated but with slightly rounded edges. The only drawback... 
Qobuz sound quality intermittent issues?
I reboot everything on the digital side of my system regularly, meaning about once a week.  Never experienced your Qobuz issue though. 
Sad News-- Nancy Griffith Has Passed
This is sad news as she has always been a favorite of mine.  I really liked the duets she did with the likes of John Prine and Arlo Guthrie.  
What Does Ayre Sound Like?
Ayre is neutral to the slightly warm side of neutral.  Easy to live with.  Does most things well.  Had the K-5xeMP pre and VX-5 twenty amp, and still using their Codex DAC and phono preamp.  Very reliable equipment and great customer service.  Wel... 
What's your dream speaker?
Sound Lab electrostatics.  I finally have an amp that can drive them. 
The best $99 system upgrade ever!
I'm afraid of what my system might sound like if I remove ear wax :) 
Poor quality control crooked driver
For the record-That would drive me crazy.-Rain Man 
Tubes for Magnepan’s.
OP:What are you currently using to drive your modded maggies? What are you hoping to improve with tubes?  I have used both solid state and tubes with mine.