jl35

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Cd player
I actually often find CD more convenient than streaming…easier to change track with remote than with phone app… and lots of other ways too  
Searching for a little more warmth
agree the Node has no place in this system...  
Cd player
there have been a few fairly recent threads on transports, including the Teac...  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
That’s great that you’re so happy !!’ Though many of us are just as happy, and have gone about things very differently than you …  
Cd player
streaming is great, but don’t get talked out of getting a nice CD Transport...they can be inexpensive, like the CXC, and lots of fun, with great sonics...and there are now also some real good CD/Streamer combos with good DAC’s built in...  
Cd player
The Cambridge CXC is an excellent budget choice (I have one) if you plan to use the DAC in your preamp...the CXC V1 and V2 are sonically identical, just different color and styling...  
Are You a Swifty?
I'm not a fan...but I do respect her talent, and have no issues with her popularity and success...  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
more fun and useful for you...but for some others...maybe not  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
I think many here do like change for the sake of change...and it’s often for Different, not better or worse...doesn’t look anything like OCD...my main system changes little and slowly, but enjoy mixing up my secondary systems...  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
I'm not sure the OP is not satisfied, it seems he just likes change, very different...  
power cord for pass 250.8
I’ve read in many places that Pass uses Silent Source cords and cables, both in-house and at shows...  
power cord for pass 250.8
Cerious Matrix or Lumniscate   
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
as long as you can afford all your gear, I see no problem...it can be fun hearing familiar records sound different with different gear...  
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
some prefer vintage gear, but my experience is that most do not. An alternative is to have your gear refurbished, old caps replaced etc...my budget conscious friends have been very happy with current Cambridge electronics and Elac (Andrew Jones) s... 
How to modify a for sale listing
usually, after you decline the offer, the price can be lowered and ad edited...