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Simple Question re Tidal Playback
Neal,Yes that will do the trick. I was a bit surprised to see your Bryston doesn't support Tidal streaming it seems like an odd omission for that type of device. If it were me I would ditch the Bryston for a more up to date device that does the fi... 
Swiss Radio Days on Tidal
@acman3 I hear you love Sonny Rollins and plenty of him on Tidal too. And one other note we all know Tidal search leaves a lot to be desired so I thought those 24 titles were all the Swiss Radio Days. But as i was looking at one I noticed below un... 
Swiss Radio Days on Tidal
Awesome Bob I might buy it too but I have no way to play discs anymore! So working through the 24 selections on Tidal and so far they are all excellent! 
Swiss Radio Days on Tidal
If anyone's interested here is the full list from TCB:http://www.tcb.ch/catalogues/green 
Needing some help figuring out my Panasonic sl-1000 Turntable
It's a turntable not a museum piece and it exists to be used. Hook it up and give it a listen! Sounds like you made a really cool garage sale score always a great feeling. 
Thad Jones
"Central Park North" kills just finished listening to it, the title track is a wonderfully complex but grooving song! 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
If you like the Isotek, and I'm guessing you do, why not more of their cords?  And buying used is a great way to go tons of used power cords on here all the time. 
Furutech GTX NCF receptical break in, how long
Rhodium takes a seriously long time to break in so hang in there! 
Thad Jones
I knew of Thad as a player but not as a bandleader so this has been great. Listened to some Thad/Mel Lewis stuff and some of Thad's solo stuff. Great music and playing and excellent sound quality across the board thus far. Thanks for starting the ... 
Yesteryears' expensive speakers compared to modern moderately expensive speakers
@ieales very well said. I envy those who can mod gear and also have the ability to use room treatments. My GF would never allow that. 
Thad Jones
Thanks for mentioning Thad Jones just queued up Village Vanguard on Tidal! 
SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC
@wig Glad you're enjoying the Dac so much and having fun tube rolling! 
Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible?
For sound quality versus pure wattage these are nice class A monos for cheap:http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649362122-monarchy-audio-sm70/ 
It really comes to something when a brand as iconic as Gibson Guitars cant stay afloat!
Did anyone read the article I linked? Seems like the really interesting part of this is cultural rather than economic. I find myself bemused and encouraged by the rising number of girls learning guitar because of Taylor Swift. 
It really comes to something when a brand as iconic as Gibson Guitars cant stay afloat!
A great article on this subject came out a year ago in the Washington Post.https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/lifestyle/the-slow-secret-death-of-the-electric-guitar/...The modern day guitar hero? Taylor Swift.