jond

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Digital integrated alternatives to SET tube system
Why not buy yourself a tube tester? If you like the sound you have it's a much cheaper option than punting the whole thing and starting over.  
Tidal not working on mac mini
I just logged off and back on and all my Tidal information has returned and it seems fine. 
Tidal not working on mac mini
So last night Tidal went out on my streamer, Auralic Aries Mini but the app was working fine on my Iphone. Very weird it literally just cutout mid-song. I hope it's working today! 
Tidal not working on mac mini
Did you try un-installing and re-installing the app? 
Insider or Outsider? To be or not to be,...?
Never mind I see it now and talk about an awful idea! If things continue this way that will be the end of Audiogon I think. 
Insider or Outsider? To be or not to be,...?
What new insider lobby? I signed up to give feedback and was asked questions about this all of which I said were a terrible idea but I didn't know it had been implemented. And I don't see it on the site anywhere? 
Remember your fellow audiophiles in NC
@uberwaltz LMAO just pray if you go that route the wife doesn't make it comeĀ  and find you and your beloved system!  
Remember your fellow audiophiles in NC
Best wishes to all in the path of the hurricane and remember no possession, not even your stereo, is worth your life! 
My old wavelength audio DAC is still usable
The MQA files you are listening too aren't just MQA they are also new remasters so they may just sound better. Are you able to observe the sampling rate when you play the MQA's? 
My old wavelength audio DAC is still usable
Because your Wavelength Dac is a good sounding well designed Dac with a good analog output stage. The Dac in the Node is compromised by its not very good analog output stage and overall noisy environment. What digepix says is correct you would nee... 
Siegfried Linkwitz Passes
Brilliant designer his Audio Artistry Beethoven was the first speaker I really lusted after reading the Stereophile review back in 97! RIP. 
What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio?
When I was little my folks had a stereo some type of receiver, Japanese I am pretty sure and a turntable I don't remember anything about the components or speakers. That was it for stereo's in my life no idea what happened to that stuff. Bought my... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
It's a bit mind boggling that some of the measurements or die crowd here don't believe in vibration control and isolation? That's pretty solid science what's the objection exactly? 
Looking for a 300b integrated amplifier kit for my Avantgarde Trio (107db) horn speakers
Check out Audio Note Kits. 
News: Qobuz Hi-Res platform's debut is scheduled for this October. See Qobuz Links below
That is exciting news thanks David! No hi-rez for me, my DAC doesn't decode it, but excited to see their CD quality catalog and how it differs from Tidal.