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exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
I just spent 2 hours of copy and paste on YouTube and have discovered so many new singers to enjoy! There goes the vinyl budget for February!Thank you 
Schiit Vidar Outlaw RR2160
Wow, what great thoughtful advise.  Here or (hear) is a confession.  Shopping for speakers is really frustrating for me.  My sound memory is short.  Show me a few speakers and they all sound great.  So I rely heavily on forums and share the music ... 
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Thanks Ethos123 
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David & Scott,I will ask the same question I asked mesch and Rich " If I don't get the preamp should I take that 500 and invest in a DAC/Streaming device? My goal is to add Roon and Tidal and be able to listen to MQA files. Thanks Again." 
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Thank you David and Scott.   
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PS - Based on my overall system what Audio Quest cables do you suggest? Thanks 
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Rich, 1st thank you for the detailed reply.  Regarding the preamp, I just assumed a dedicated preamp was better than an integrated one.  Or maybe what your and mesch are saying is, it may be "better" but use that money for something that will give... 
Question from newbee: misic streamer for beginners
galitsk9alexPlease be sure and post a mini review of your expericence wth the Bluesound. Tks 
Opening a can of worms
The short answer is IF YOU CAN HEAR THE DIFFERENCE and you can afford the upgrade then go for it.   No specs needed. 
Craigslist transaction went south...
I don't know your state but in a handful of states, including California, Michigan, and Nebraska, you must appear in small claims court on your own. (no lawyers allowed)  Recording your conversation is hearsay.  Hearsay evidence is normally exclud... 
Best small used monitors under $1000
Wow. 22 plus different model suggestions to what I thought would be a simple answer. Tough hobby to get into! :) 
Tekton room at the Los Angles Audio Show.
 I went to the show to enjoy some very nice sound systems in the way I go to the Getty to enjoy a Monet. I can't afford the Monet and in all sincerity neither can I afford the vast majority of the systems on display. But like visiting the Getty it...