jond

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DAC vs Tube CDplayer
I am missing the point of this post entirely? And why the link to the PS Audio review? And why no pics of your modifications if they are so great? 
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...