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Qobuz Special Offer
I got an email I was on the Hifi sub at $19.99 now they are automatically moving me to the Studio Premier sub at $14.99.  
Audio Troy Capital Audio Fest the good, the bad and the ugly!
I disagree with the comments on the Luxman/Devore room I thought it was excellent. I also really liked LTA/Spatial, Border Patrol/Volti, MC Audiotech, Acapella/Audio Note and Emia. I liked the Tidal room but thought it was better last year, also I... 
The Totalitarianism of the Rational Audiphile
glupson nice I was lucky to find a site called PassatWorld where I learned just how lucky I was to find my car used in 2007. A few years back I gave the engine and suspension a total makeover and it drives like a dream. I drive about 7k miles a ye... 
The Totalitarianism of the Rational Audiphile
@glupson 2003 and it's the single best purchase I've made in my life to be honest. @erik_squires  All I can say is pretty sure my dogma chased your kharma. :) 
OCD HiFi Guy has guts
So he basically blames the "rolled off" aspect on the tubes not the caps but instead of tube rolling changes the caps? And he changes out the RCA's for NextGens and then can't use the RCA output? That was interesting to say the least. 
Tidal Music
Yes Tidal still has lots of music at 16/44.1 to listen to and it sounds great. Also there is Qobuz if you want straight hi-rez and no MQA. I subscribe to both and like them both very much. 
Kef LS50 Wireless - optimal configuration
@asmithkash absolutley the Node and most other dedicated streamers will beat the sound from Bluetooth off your phone by a large margin. 
The Totalitarianism of the Rational Audiphile
I drive a VW Passat does that make me a budget Audi-phile? :-P 
Are there any current high end dipole speakers (dynamic)?
+1 Spatial Audio I heard their room today with LTA and Cap Audiofest and thought it was outstanding and amazing for the price. 
Soulution or CH Precision
Christian Punter at Hifi Advice uses CH Precision as his reference and has reviewed Solution and compared the two. I find his reviews very thorough and helpful.https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/ 
Kef LS50 Wireless - optimal configuration
+1 on Tidal upgrading your streaming service would be the easiest and cheapest upgrade possible and the difference is very noticeable. 
Integrated Tube Amp for Focal Sopra 3
Just a thought as AVM is very highly regarded and your speakers aren't the easiest load perhaps add a tubed preamp to your system? A preamp can have a very serious impact on the sound and give you some of the tube sound you're craving.  
JADIS DEFY7, can not get it to sing
So you have something from Cayin that developed problems in under 3 days and you're still worried about having the money for another Cayin product? As so many of us keep telling you try slowing down and reevaluating and develop a new plan. Take yo... 
Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music
All good advice above I would add the Auralic Aries to the recs of streamers I have had the little brother the Mini for 4 years now and love it. The Mini was sadly discontinued but with new versions of the Aries having come out used prices on the ... 
LiL Feat - Paul Barrere Gone At 71
RIP Paul another tragic loss and a great musician.