jl35

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looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range
Well done andrake !!!  
Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
@alexberger I believe the URD will be re-released in Mid November ...  
Help settle a streaming argument!
@rgottschalk The Audioquest Cinnamon is a good low cost/high value cable...but not up to the rest of your system...I use one with my computer...borrow some USB cables and give it a try...made a difference for me  
Low cost subwoofer upgrade
I experienced it with the REL upgrade cables, though the standard ones are good and I use them in secondary system...  
looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range
Belles Aria, no DAC but a nice MM phono stage...  
How to use headphones with separates
yes, long ago it seems all Preamps and Integrateds had headphone amps built in...for the most part, most built-in ones now are really just for the casual headphone user...the Belles Aria Preamps and Integrated Amps have high quality ones, really d... 
Getting 2 subs
agree that asymmetric is the key ...   
Help settle a streaming argument!
Yes, streamer and CD transport are very important.   
dropout streaming
sorry if I was unclear...I was referring to previous mentions of sound quality...I have no clue as to the problem you're having...  
dropout streaming
I'm new to Qobuz,  but spelling aside, have read on many sites that many users seem to think that Qobuz at it's best is the best streaming, but that their quality is quite inconsistent...long time Tidal user , but now signed up for a year of Roon ... 
Getting 2 subs
With your large floor standers a pair of subs should be an easy set up...when I set up 2 subs with large floor standers, everyone I talked to, said to get identical subs …  
Somewhat of an oxymoron - speaker stands for the floor for bookshelf speakers.
Mapleshade has a unique view on this...worth reading about on their website...I found it worked quite well...  
Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best,
@mikelavigne Well said !!!!  
Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?
if friend is looking to buy a system, might be best to state area friend lives in, and get some dealer recommendations...there are still some great ones around...  
At what price is one considered an Audiophile.
I pretty much start every day listening to classical music on ipod and Bose ipod dock/speaker...