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What to do with audio Magazines
I did keep a few dozen of the small ones that I keep on a shelf... 
What to do with audio Magazines
I found there was a good size market for the older, smaller sized, issues of TAS and Stereophile on ebay, the rest went to my library sale shop... 
Aurender servers and power cords
Agree that a power cord upgrade is worthwhile. I find power cord compatibility to be unpredictable, but have often preferred Audience power cords with digital products. 
Pass Labs upgrade?
the X250 and X250.5 also had some upgrades along the way before the model number was updated 
Pass Labs upgrade?
I went X250 to X250.5 then X250.8 over 12 years...each was a significant improvement with the same signature sound 
Pass Labs upgrade?
I also own and love the X250.8.  I am told that the XA100.8 is better sounding than the XA60.8 even at lower power levels... 
upgrade advice
a lot of this is simply personal preference, as long as the DAC receives a high quality, low jitter signal... 
upgrade advice
the Bluesound's DAC is fairly decent, but not close to the Hegel or the Spendors, which are both quite good 
Refurbished vs New
factory refurb should include factory warranty 
Refurbished vs New
I have had great luck with fully authorized factory refurbs - actually many were never used ... 
Music you llisten to in your car, but rarely play on your rig at home
great question, I have often wondered about this... 
Music you llisten to in your car, but rarely play on your rig at home
60's stuff in car only, rarely at home 
Amplifier upgrade
both the Pass X250.5 and X250.8 would be a big step up from the the A21 or the 8008.  The 250.8 is also worth the cost over the 250.5 
upgrade advice
I listen to Tidal on a Wyred 4 Sound modifed Sonos Connect through an Aesthetix DAC. When I upgraded the standard Sonos connect with the Wyred mods, the sound improved dramatically. I also use the stndard Sonos through my Hegel H80 DAC and it soun... 
upgrade advice
what do you stream with your Bluesound?