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The worst sentence in audio writing
It depends, but every single time I've read this from a reviewer they equate "different" with "better." If you're an actual reviewer different is in fact better because at least it give you something to write about! 😋  
What are some of your favorite "COLD" songs?
It's been a month since I had a toke or a dime to make the call.  
Connecting a Conrad Johnson premier 16 v2 to a Marantz home theater sound processor
Your preamp has a processor loop for that.  
The hunt is over
That's great to know and also very cool they cross pollinate like that thanks Zavato!  
Can one have too many tube components in a system?
It's not about too many tubes it's about the right components and how well they work together. I have tubes in everything but my streamer and it sounds sublime because the tubes are in good components that work well together.  
Power Cable Suggestions - Budget
peterhodo57 in that price range you should reach out to Chris Venhaus https://www.vhaudio.com/ He rolled a couple custom Furutech cords for me in that price range and they sound great he's a pleasure to work with as well.  
Paid for UPS shipping and the package was immediately sent to the US Post Office.
Domestically there has been both UPS and Fedex shipping where USPS does the final delivery. I feel like that’s become fairly common but it only happens at the very end before delivery is made. I had that happen just last week with a shirt from Mac... 
The hunt is over
Nice Zavato and since you have both a Node and an Aries wondering if you use both LDS and Bluos apps? And if so how do they compare? I use the LDS app and love it and my friend has the Bluous app and complains about it a lot I've never used it so ... 
Listening without interpretation...is it impossible?
I would say learned experience influences all perception so in that sense yes correct. I am not sure about others interpretations having influence however.  
The hunt is over
Congratulations Zavato and excellent looking system! And glad to see you got an Aries I think you had a thread on looking for a streamer recently.  
Headstone
Won't get fooled again.  
Paypal Changes for 2022
@audioelevations If you're buying/selling $200K in audio gear a year, hats off to you btw, I think you've jumped from hobbyist to being a small dealer. Good for you doing all cash transactions otherwise you would already be paying tax. @dadork St... 
Improvement of MacBook Air for Streaming Tidal
The one recommendation I have is ditch Tidal for Qobuz better sound quality. On the streamer front don't forget to consider the control app that's a big part of it.  
The pope's rig?
I assumed the angels just sung now I am stumped. Also Jewish though Secular and I also think this Pope is the bomb.  
Butcher Block Acoustics - What have they been up to?
My amp stand arrived today as promised looks great and super solid!