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Sound quality of Roon vs. Lighting
I posted this question on the Auralic forums asking if people thought Roon sounded better than LDS as I was curious about maybe getting Roon. I would say most people who responded said LDS sounded better. Obviously the functionality isn't as advan... 
Tube noise mystery, continued
Hey John glad everything worked out but I have to say I am shocked your dealer didn't test or replace the tubes before sending the amp all the way back to VTL! A tube going bad is pretty common in tube amps and easily fixable in fact I would sugge... 
Shelter in Place Qobuz Binge?
I have been binging on Qobuz since before stay-at-home so feel you. :) 
What to upgrade to?
@bobheinatz I also have a Deja Vu custom preamp so I know you're getting great sound there :) What amp are you using? I googled your speakers pretty interesting looking and I've heard of Dale Pitcher but I suspect they could be improved upon. 
Are you a special snowflake?
Pretty sure posting a thread asking people if they're special snowflakes makes you a special snowflake. :) 
Leben CS600 or Atmasphere or ARC
cd318 not just the gold but the green too! 
RIP Art Dudley
Such a tragedy a great writer lost and a young man to boot. I loved Listener magazine and was a subscriber and loved Art's writing. RIP Art you are sorely missed. 
AND A
I don't celebrate it but back at ya yogiboy and Happy Easter to all who do! 
T+A M40 HV mono review.
Congratulations on your new amp and nice review! They look like monsters and great industrial design. And your speakers look pretty fab as well I'm sure they sound amazing together. Well done! 
What, in your system, have you owned the longest?
My amp acquired in 2004 it's a custom stereo tube amp from Deja Vu Audio in VA. 
Can anyone identify this speaker cable?
You can post a pic on any pic hosting site like Imgur and just post a link here. 
Those with DACs, how do you view and select your music?
I also use a streamer with an app on a tablet and shows my music library, on a NAS, and also streams Tidal and Qobuz. It works well for me and outputting the stream to a good Dac it also sounds good. 
Zu Omen Dirty Weekend Setup tips
Awesome we have whoopycat helping cat_doorman! Congrats on your new speakers doorman and excellent advice Matt. 
Duelund JAM paper in oil , Cu foil Capacitors as coupling caps on Tube Amp
If your caps are only 9 years old and not showing any leakage or audible effect its unlikely you need to replace them. Unless of course you just want to try something new. 
Ellis Marsalis dead from corona virus
A true legend RIP Ellis.