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Bluesound Node 2i with EMM LABS
this is why on blu os for certain music selections they give you cd quality as well as mqa encoded - you pick the cd quality ones, then stream will run at 44.1 
Basic technical question about digital source signals
google "digital to analog conversion' and 'nyquist theorem' 
Cary SLI80 as just a preamp?
not sure the unit will run safely with power tubes removedmore important is why???? 
Proac Speakers
i have the d30r, among other proacs... this model has bottom firing port as well, yes placement is easier than other models with front or rear portsnever had k series sorry 
Biggest "pleasant surprise" components you have owned?
chord mojo for 350spendor sp2/2 preludes for 500proac tablette 2000 for 600rel subs for 400-500all wonderful performers -- truly lovely, hifi sound -- for so little money 
Need ideas to match a pair of monitor with 40WPC tube amp
opi guess you already have the ampyou probably know that if you approach system building from a clean sheet, you shd identify speakers you like and that work in your room, then you get amplification to drive the speaker suitablythere will be older... 
Good to remember ... how to tell what sounds better
@widmerpool @mijostyn life is short, why settle?  the idea is to listen to great music on a great system 
Looking for a vinylesk sounding DAC
@snackeyp I find it amusing how so many "audiophiles" dig in on one or the other medium of music delivery as being superior and the other being useless. I believe that both digital and analog are amazing once the right formula is found. The right ... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
for a truly deep black silent background, tubes just cannot match top notch solid stateayre gear is what i think of when i think of deep dark black background, from which the music emanates - it is magical, almost eery, hegel comes close to that t... 
Solid State Phono Preamp Suggestions $3k-$4k
duplicate threads??? 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
i own 6 linestages at present - no such thing as a favorite... it depends on system and what is needed but you can see what i voted for with my feet and wallet so to speakaudio research reference 3ayre k5xe mpcj et5cj prem 16ls2don sachscarver lig... 
Looking for a new integrated amp
i would also recommend hegel but in a good system hegels (like pass and ayre) do not add brightness like many other ss ampsop said in his opening post he wanted plenty of detail...  
Looking for a vinylesk sounding DAC
@barrista0611 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/thinking-about-getting-a-r2r-dac?page=3that thread will help you... a lot of info you want gets covered in itin the thread, you will note that there is one person who got highly disruptive and a... 
Best Amp and Pre-amp with silver transformers and silver wiring
points noted on questionable benefits of pursuing silver over copper or other metals for wire and transformers as audio nirvana - implementation is always the key to any design and selection of parts/materialsbut op asked the question, so he has g... 
Spacial Audio Lab X3 and Pure Audio Project Quintet 15
spatial - with a Tyes spatials are very nice indeed... i am running a pair of clayton’s newest m3 sapphires now... still breaking in, but i am most impressedaudiocircle has a whole section directed at the spatial line, all info you would ever want...