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During this isolation, I would be interested in suggestions of great movies you like.
Some of my faves are:The Usual SuspectsFight ClubLock Stock and Two Smoking BarrelsReservoir Dogs 
spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
I'm in the Dac camp but also make sure your streamer whatever it is has a good power supply. I've used an Auralic Aries Mini for 5 years now into two different Dacs. The one big improvement to the streamer itself was adding the Sbooster power supp... 
Issue with Tidal
I had that same thing happen it was weird. Logged in and all was fine. 
I was going to give my son a system, with brand new Solid Steel rack but he has AirPods???
Get him a really nice set of cans instead he'll likely love that and it can start the convo on better sound in an organic way. 
Gold lion tubes
@oldhvymec I had a set of the Psvane EL34's the Phillips repro's that they do and found them extremely bright. I got rid of them after a few weeks. The repro GL KT-77 are the best current EL34 variant I've tried.  
Wilson Audio Pedestal
They just needed something else to sell their well-heeled Wilson customers. I can't really blame them but they are hideously expensive for sure. 
What speakers are these
Can you link to a pic? 
Frustrated McIntosh Owner
@glupson ah lol missed that. 
Is this an Upgrade or a Lateral Move?
My condolences on the loss of your mom. And music is so healing I am glad it's helping you rlb61. 
Frustrated McIntosh Owner
@glupson not sure I understand why McIntosh is a globalist or controller? 
Are my standards too high?
Yes. 
This is DigDug's Wife; DigDug passed away. Need advice on selling sound absorbing panels
My sincerest condolences on your loss Mrs Kirk. 
Frustrated McIntosh Owner
@isochronism who are these "globalists and controllers"?  
I need some help understanding preamps.
You're looking at a two box preamp with an outboard power supply versus a much smaller preamp with integrated power supply. In theory a preamp with an outoard power supply should sound better, be quieter, extend more into the frequency extremes, e... 
Downside to R2R Ladder DACs?
Sitting here listening to a pair of PCM-63K's in my 25 year old Dac and things sound better than ever. I concur with above sounds like salesperson agenda BS.