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Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus Power Supply Question
There are several options out there ranging from $20 to $400. I’m probably using the cheapest linear power supply with mine and can’t say if it sounds better but it definitely does not sound worse. I think any external PS is better than that cheap... 
Add On For Streaming
I could be wrong but I don’t think Chromecast Audio supports Bluetooth, just streaming from cloud services like Spotify, Tidal, etc. I completely agree with the Bluesound Node2 as being the best bang for the buck for wireless playback; streaming m... 
EL34 in triode vs 300B/845 SET
AVR watts are generally not the best quality since the purpose is mostly for home theatre applications. If you're willing to go the used route, for $2500 you should be able to get a decent but older McIntosh 2channel amplifier, with Autoformers, a... 
EL34 in triode vs 300B/845 SET
What’s your budget?  
Which site is Best for Downloading/Uploading Hi Rez
“Its all thumbs up except for the restriction of only being accessable on a "Desk Top" computer”Not true. 
Mutec Jitter Reduction and Digital Switching
Steve, thanks for the explanation. 
Best speaker/system piano concerts
wolf, in your recording experience where’s the best location(s) for placing the microphone(s) to capture the most realistic piano sound for reproduction? What I’m most curious about is the optimal placement(s) to capture the realistic size of the ... 
Best 845 SET mono amps?
What is your budget and what are the rest of your equipment, particularly preamp and speakers? 
What makes a speaker sound great at low volume?
hddg, been looking at XTZ, seems like a great value just don’t see anyone carrying them in the States. Are you in US? 
Best speaker/system piano concerts
Here you go:https://carusopianos.com/browse-pianos/player-pianosBest reproduction of piano sound. 
Best speaker/system piano concerts
Aside from the investment in the speakers and the associated gear, you need to make sure the speakers are set up properly in the room and the room acoustics are properly selected. As Wolf said, many "good" systems can reproduce the piano but in my... 
Mutec Jitter Reduction and Digital Switching
 "Jitter in an A/D converter is critical though.Sorry but don't follow. I thought to reduce jitter the enhanced reclockers are placed between a digital source and a DAC, e.g., between a CD player and a DAC, etc. So where does this A to D conversio... 
Who said “ flat freq response “ is the best?
"Try throwing pillows and blankets on the floor between and behind the speakers as an experiment. "Don't forget the fake plastic plants behind the speakers...! 
Who said “ flat freq response “ is the best?
This discussion begs this question: would two different speakers with identical frequency response curves sound the same in your room? I'm betting the answer is no. 
Who said “ flat freq response “ is the best?
A flat frequency response means all frequencies are reproduced at the same amplitude. Even if that was somehow possible to achieve in a listening room, that would remotely resemble what live music sounds like. I think a better use of this measurem...