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jond

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Capitol Audio Fest
hey charles the Shindo room was the first one I hit, the system was the Aureges Preamp and Montille amp, the source was a turntable names escaping me. I loved the Auditorium23 speakers Hommage something, first of all they are super cool looking a ... 
Capitol Audio Fest
I also thought the Border Patrol/Volti room was good and love it last year. I didn't like the setup as much this year and didn't get a great seat but excellent tonality and aliveness.Couldn't really get much soundstaging off to the side. 
Capitol Audio Fest
mapman cool speaking of Harbeth's loved the new 30.2's in the second Deja Vu room listened to an entire side of Dark Side of the Moon great sounding speakers. I missed German Physiks and Tekton. 
Looking for a good DAC under $500
You could always buy something used and maximize your dollars, digital depreciation is swift. This looks pretty good for around $500 no affiliation with the seller.......https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-factory-refurbished-2017-11-0... 
Need streaming setup help!
I don't think you need everything on your list. If you have a modem/router and wifi then from your list above all you would really need is the Bluesound Node and the DAC. The Node communicates wirelessly with your router. What you might need that'... 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
I have both a tubed amp and preamp and have had several of both over the years and to me the preamp has made the biggest difference always. 
Is there a big difference in digital streaming devices?
Yes pairing your streamer with a good outboard DAC will definitely be an improvement. I've not heard your streamer so can't comment on it otherwise. 
Veterans Day
Thank you to all who served and will serve! 
Audiophiles should learn from people who created audio
So why should I care if our hobby is "ridiculed", and who says that's even the case? I'm not in this for anyone but myself and my love of music. I trust my ears, I like what I like, and could care less what people think about it. 
Thoughts on my New Rogue Rp-5 Preamp
Yes correct they did say Sit-1 on them and you should be able to find used and demos no problem they pop up here all the time. 
Thoughts on my New Rogue Rp-5 Preamp
Yes it got quite loud, in a very large room. And sounded excellent overall especially considering it was just the smaller Omens playing. Best bang for the buck system I heard. 
Thoughts on my New Rogue Rp-5 Preamp
Congrats on the preamp glad your enjoying it so much! And just listened to Zu at Cap Audio Fest I really like their sound. And at 101db a slight hiss with your ear to the speaker is pretty darn quiet. I assume your next step is a tube amp or low p... 
Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
Curious about the value proposition but compelled to use the inflammatory word "rip-off" in the title of your post, gotcha. 
Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
This appears to be the same lovely individual who started the Synergistic Research Is A Scam thread. Probably best not to engage at all. 
RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
Tidal has been having issues with buffering from their end for a while now. I’ve gotten several replies back from Tidal tech support they are aware of and working on the issue. It’s been mostly better the last 4 days or so. Also one thing I’ve not...