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Hunting Unicorns
If there was such a product I suspect the "remote" would end up looking like a tablet because of the amount of info that needs to be displayed. If you want the same functionality as a control app you either need a control app or a device that acts... 
Spatial Audio open baffle speakers, who has them? Worthwhile change from Maggies?
Oooh other benefits! That phrase always makes me feel like a product will also make me look thinner or have more hair. :D 
Spatial Audio open baffle speakers, who has them? Worthwhile change from Maggies?
Uber congrats and looking forward to your impressions! Enjoy the agony of anticipation! 
Badly recorded albums needing upgrading
For MPS they have some great Oscar Peterson recordings:Hello HerbieReunion BluesWalking the Line 
Badly recorded albums needing upgrading
skyscraper,Some of my favorite K2 jazz re-issues are:Miles Davis Quintet:Bag’s GrooveCookin’Walkin’Relaxin’Workin’Steamin’Collectors ItemsBill Evans:At Shelly’s Manne-HoleCalifornia Here I ComeEverybody Dig’s Bill EvansNew Jazz ConceptionsExplorat... 
Qobuz Studio Premier subscription available in USA & UK but not in rest of Europe
Sorry I should have followed that up with "I am always right". ;) 
Qobuz Studio Premier subscription available in USA & UK but not in rest of Europe
Coe buzz as far as I know. And lol yes Uber or new glasses or new eyes! 
Qobuz Studio Premier subscription available in USA & UK but not in rest of Europe
Ugh just noticed that and deleted my post sorry! 
Badly recorded albums needing upgrading
In terms of jazz some of the best re-issues I've found are the K2 and RVG re-masterings. I also find the sound quality of MPS recordings to be outstanding. Also since the OP mentioned Let it Bleed, the Stones just released a 50th Anniversary editi... 
Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono
It may need more break-in but also what cartridge are you running into it? 
Gregitek Sirius Speakers
@pstores A US dealer, possibly the US importer is Alfred Kainz  his email address is  office@highend-electronics.com I've dealt with him in the past a really good guy and straight shooter. He could probably help you out with the manual.   
Gregitek Sirius Speakers
@pstores I have some of their footers nicely made and they work well. Alfred the importer typically has a good ear for products. Glad you’re liking the speakers! 
Spatial Audio open baffle speakers, who has them? Worthwhile change from Maggies?
I've never been a Maggie fan though I've not tried them in-home. I thought at last years Capitol Audiofest the LTA/Spatial room was one of the best. Really excellent sounding speakers and unlike Maggies easy to drive. 
Best Amp With Some Warmth and Midrange Magic - Need 150wpc solid state, 100wpc Tube
How close are these ribbons to your ear and how large are they? Not sure you need, or want, 150 watts pumping into what are essentially headphones. I didn't see anything like what you're referring to on the Raal site. 
If I have good local shops available, should I restrict my purchasing?
I will say my experience was I found a really good local dealer when I was fairly far down the road of buying/selling gear churning. Within a few years after that with said dealers help I was basically off the gear buying merry-go-round. Looking b...