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Advice regarding streaming please.
I own the Audiolab 6000N and I'm very happy with it's build quality, streaming features and sound quality With it's user interface I can control all streaming services (there are many) through the DTS Play-Fi app using my smart phone I do use an e... 
How much gear do you own?
I have the VAC PA 100 100 tube amp & ARC LS15 tube amp that l bought back in 1995 and a Spectron musical MK ll amp I have two sets of speakers,  Maggie's and Mythos ST's Two Ultra 13 subs, Exogal Comet Plus DAC, Oppo BD 105 Blu-ray  Audiolab 6... 
Recommend an Entry Level Turntable (And maybe an integrated Amp)
A little off topic as l've never had a turntable in my stereo rig So l receive a call from my Son and he tells me that someone in his neighborhood has posted " turntable free to a good home" He thought of me right away ( good Son) So l jump in my ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@Slaw Hey let me know what you think of Diana's singing abilities  She had a hard start at life Her alcoholic Mother left her at a bus stop with a broken  shoulder in the dead of winter! The authorities put her in a orphanage  She couldn't or w... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Has any one heard of or listened to DIANA ANKUDINOVA? I've only seen her performances on YouTube  were she performs on a Russian TV show similar to the voice  She is a Contralto and Polyphonic She has an amazing voice to say the least and many of ... 
Why I sold my Magnepan .7's
I own the Magnepan.7's and for money spent I'm very satisfied with their performance, and yes they require some effort to get the best out of them It took me some time to find the best location for the .7's to sound their best in my room I'm takin... 
REMINDER: tighten up your loose screws
@nasamanVery good suggestion Hey l just did this to my speakers and sub woofers and was going to post, but you beat me too it l also always double check and clean all my connections 
Two surprising things I found that improved my imaging and staging...
In my listening/TV room l have my two channel & 5.1 HT systems in a low console My room has vaulted ceilings and my listening position is eleven from my Maggie’s l have six feet from the center of my speakers to the side walls For critical lis... 
What song have you played the most?
Years back in my twenties l had a buddy over and he had too many beers while listening to my stereo rig and he passed out in front of my speakers  So first thing in the morning l quietly put on Pink Floyd's song Time and really cranked the volume ... 
Better CD Sound: The Search
I love my Oppo BD 105 Blu-ray player!I have both my subs connected to it and use the Oppo's built in DSP to control themI have a portable hard drive connected to it to access 100's of songs  Oh and l use it to watch moves on my 5.1 system, play CD... 
How do you listen?
I have a very powerful amp to drive my Maggie's and it's very capable of dynamics sound stage and inner detail  To me it's not the volume, but the quality of thevolume  Based on my stereo equipment and my room room dynamics l like to typically lis... 
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
In my 96 911 993 Turbo l have a $8k systemand that still doesn't complete with that glorious sound of that flat six l'm also restoring a 1973 2002tii that's a bit of a resto mod and I'm tlhinking of installing the Pioneer head unit (single din)tha... 
fisher stereo
And if you want to get real fancy you could also get something like the Audio Engine B1 Bluetooth that will connect to your Aux RCA and stream music via Wi Fi for low cost 
Speaker Upgrade ... Please Help Me
I totally agree with the TRITON REFERENCEsuggestion as l have their step brother that l purchased years ago, the Definitive Technology Mythos ST's with built in sub woofers In my case l downsized and also had a difficult small listening room  If f... 
Cable co. is forcing me to rent or buy what they call a
I got tried of overpaying for cable company TV fee's extra cable boxes, additional user fees all adding up to $160+  So l went with YouTube TV all controlled with the Amazon fire stick and now paying $49 per month I also have to pay for high speed...