jond

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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... 
Please help me chose a tube preamp
May I ask if there is any particular reason you've zeroed in on those two preamps? 
Great music few are aware of. Any genre.
The Asylum Street Spankers from Austin TX, part Texas swing, part vaudeville, astonishing musicianship and all acoustic. Sadly they broke up about 5 years ago, they never quite made it. Quite a few of their releases are on Tidal the rest Bandcamp. 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
@daveyf  Congrats on the new amps they are certainly  stunning to look at I can only imagine how great they sound! There is something very special indeed about a good Class A pushpull  tubed amp and good transformers are key. Obviously Jadis winds... 
Shindo Masseto + Coincident Frankenstein versus Nagra 300i integrated
essrand,Aha that explains and lot and I agree with you an active tubed preamp is the way to go, I've hear the Vosne-Romanee and Aureges and really liked them both in different systems. I would say you really can't go wrong with the Shindo route or... 
Shindo Masseto + Coincident Frankenstein versus Nagra 300i integrated
Just curious is there something about the current system you don't like? Because I see in another thread you're also looking to replace your DAC. Also may I ask what preamp you have currently? 
Coda Audio Video based in San Francisco is running a fraudulent operation
@codatech sorry your company's name was dragged into this at all you guys have a great reputation for making quality gear and are very well respected.