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HoloAudio May Dac, New King of dacs? Stereophiles review on it?
just got the morpheus... interesting to compare it to the metrum jade which i lovecees went, started sonnet, now back at metrum with the investor spat sorted out... interesting to see how the two companies will run and interact, as both evidently ... 
Integrated amp suggestions.
@tawwregarding ayre gear, i would agree that the sound signature is- deep dark dark black background, from which detail emerges very naturally without a sense of brightness or emphasis- not the last word in deep bass slam/extension, although it is... 
Qobuz vs Tidal
calvin and edthx for your input, much appreciatedi will await a few more responses to the sq question 
Tubed Preamp recommendations?
imho under 1500 the cj and arc options available are tubey sounding, but not transparent enough ... cj a little too much honey colored glow and soft at the frequency extremes, older arc stuff sounds very inconsistent (some too rounded, some grainy... 
What is ideal dimension size for a home listening room?
i custom built my listening roomchose 20 x 17 x 10 as dimensions 
Jazz for aficionados
btw - i feel this is one of the best threads on this forum 
Jazz for aficionados
harold land is wonderfulfor a modern day artist in the same vein, eddie henderson is brilliant... albums:be coolso whatshuffle and deal 
Miracles in Audio, by luck, by good choices,by design or by tweaking...
i cleaned out the wax build up in my earsholy moly uga shakka  
Old vs New, an experience with Dynaudio.
happy for youbut now, do you have eye drops for me?  
Qobuz vs Tidal
curious to hear others comment on JUST the SOUND QUALITY difference they hear between the two (in their respective highest quality streams of course)i know what i hear... just want to check against others’ experiencepls also list what your streami... 
Conrad Johnson CT5 , 16LS or Herron Audio VTSP- 3A (r03)?
can’t comment directly as i have the cj et5 and 16ls2 currently, just had a 17ls2 which i sold immediately (much less refined sound)never had a herroncj tube pre sound VERY different than the pf-r, for obvious reasonsi have had a cary tube pre's w... 
Will streaming ever be "audiophile-worthy"?
i agree w gregmit already is - tidal masters or quboz 
Holo Audio May DAC
snackeyso buy one and tell us!  :) 
Rolling pre tubes question
NOT TO YELL - BUT RESPONSES IN CAPS BELOW1. Should amp be turned all the way off, or is stand by OK when changing tubes ?  OFF ALL THE WAY ALL THE TIME2. Tubes that have paper labels glued on them ( Brimar CV 4033 ) OK ?  BEST REMOVED, ESP FOR PO... 
Integrated amp suggestions.
@russhealy primaluna redid their product naming - used to be prologue was entry level, dialogue higher linenow all evo, but 100-200-300-400more or less 100-200 is renaming for prologue, 300-400 dialogue, then higher number in each is the old 'prem...