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jgoldrick

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Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align
Susan Tedeschi - Angel from Montgomery Harry Belefonte - Belefonte Sings the Blues Queen - Night at the Opera          
Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time
The only opera I like is Bugs Bunny.  
Roon hq player
Audiophile Style forum has a huge thread on hqplayer.  I'm sure. You would get more response to your question there.  They discuss computer builds and up sampling.  
Can I use Wifi for internet, and LAN on internal network only
You should not connect the same computer to both wired and wireless at the same time.  If that is what you are doing, it will cause issues with speed.  
Bad experience with an electrician
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Saul. Saul who? Saul there is. There ain’t no more. —Fletcher Henderson, 1930s big-band leader  
How much should I spend on a new DAC
I had the project box dac and I have the pass int 25.  I now have the  totaldac d1 core and love it.  I would suggest a figure in the 5-6 thousand range minimum.  I would also suggest a R2R dac.  
eero mesh WiFi system
You don't need a mesh just to reach the other side of the room.  That said, I had an orbi mesh.  Replaced it with an Alien router based on comments here.  My wifi is significantly better.  I haven't noticed any audio changes, but my audio system i... 
Favourite Guitarists
Neil Young w/Crazy Horse I have not seen mentioned.  Down by the River. Cowgirl in the Sand.  Great stuff.          
HELP!!!! Newbie looking for a decent 2 channel power amp in the $1,000 range
Khartago is a great amp.  I had the SE version.  I wouldn't call the Khartago warm, don't expect it to warm a bright system.  And the Odyssey Khartago needs to be left on all the time.  They don't sound their best until they've been on for 4-5  da... 
If there was only ONE album/cd/release you can listen to, over and over.............
James Gang - Yer Album Jethro Tull - Stand Up  
Classical music newbie needs your suggestions
Personally, I really like Rachel Podger of Channel Classic Records.  Just about anything by her is wonderful.  
I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work!
@erik_squires I've used a Swiffer with the extension for a couple of years.  Do you use the Heavy Duty or Standard?  I find the Heavy Duty gives more detail and the extension more air.  
Add a Linear power supply or iFi SPDIF Purifier2?
What does the unit it is powering say?  I would guess yes, it will work.  Digital stuff doesn't use much amperage generally.  
Add a Linear power supply or iFi SPDIF Purifier2?
Small Green Computer has a reasonably priced LPS.  I have one for my custom PC streamer.  
Experience buying from Europe?
I have bought from Europe a couple of times, some hi cost items for me.  Came  thru fine, but there was always a shipping delay at the outgoing port.  One was stopped for exporting encryption.  A mix up I suppose, the issuer redid it.