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Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock?
+1 on Zu high efficiency and full range is a great combo for rock. 
Tidal streaming 192.0Khz/24it?
kalali I see it on the lightning DS app that controls the Aries that I run on my ipad mini. One oddity I’ve noticed on Tidal I’ve come across one or two recording that are designated higher sampling rates. One was 96 khz the other was 192 khz but ... 
Tidal streaming 192.0Khz/24it?
kalali when I stream Tidal on my Aries Mini it dispays the sampling rate below the track playing, pretty much always 44.1 khz 16 bit with kbps fluctuating I assume due to network wifi speeds. 
What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience?
I believe the expression is "falling down a K-hole" I've not heard much of people really remembering or appreciating music but I guess its possible. And @danvignau I can't say I've ever personally come across peyote but if I did I would certainly ... 
Resale value
I can't believe tonykay and cleeds are arguing about the stock market and liquidity come on guys relax it's  stereo equipment! On the subject of resale value while I don't strictly consider it I do feel like I have a pretty good sense of what is a... 
Air Tight ATM-3, ATM-1 or Thalmann modded CJ Premier Fives?
@montaldo I used to own an Air Tight ATM-1 and I would say its a nice amp, very solid and on the neutral end of the tube sound spectrum, I admired it more than I really loved it. But I had it in my earlier days as an audiophile and wasn’t much int... 
Is there a market for the Dennis Had/ Cray Audio Tuned Pipe design Speakers
Sorry that wasn't very nice of me and I would imagine there would be interest. I used to have a pair of Soliloquy 5.3's solid speakers and very nice looking. They are pretty old designs though so not sure how much you might get but the 8.2 was the... 
Is there a market for the Dennis Had/ Cray Audio Tuned Pipe design Speakers
There might be more interest if they were Cary Audio. :p 
Network Audio Player - need some basic advice
@sjtm the sbooster sells for $370 and the Aries Mini is $499 so that's $870 but the good news is if thats too big an investment you can do it in stages. Also the other posters are right just use the DAC in your SA8004 you already own it and obviou... 
Network Audio Player - need some basic advice
I second or 3rd or whatever the Auralic Aries Mini I think it's great and not just for the price. Upgrade the wall wart power supply to a linear supply like the Sbooster, around $300 and run it to a good outboard DAC and you have a very good sound... 
Thiel Owners
Jafant if you’re willing to think a bit outside the box, as I see the same brands being recommended to you repeatedly how about Gryphon? There are some very knowledgeable folks out there who consider their gear amongst the very best SS amplificati... 
What is the current equivalent to the Logitech streamers?
Auralic Aries Mini around $500 and excellent. 
What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience?
I prefer my drugs when I see music live, at home typically sober or if listening in the morning coffee.  
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
@michelzay in a previous post Bob said he uses OEM plugs made by Oyaide, hence the resemblance. 
I dislike the newaudiogon category menu layout
I agree its a bit of a pain in the butt and always nice to see ebm’s insightful comments :p. I recommend putting some music out pouring a glass of your favorite beverage and just relax, chill and enjoy the music. Cheers!