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What happen to MQA on Tidal?
My android still shows MQA files  
Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.
Parasound P-6 or Z-Pre 3  
Schiit Freya Modes: Subjective vs Objective Differences
Yes, I use mine with an external DAC, it has an optical out too. See page 9 in the user manual: https://www.martinlogan.com/uploads/documents/manuals/manual-unison.pdf    
Schiit Freya Modes: Subjective vs Objective Differences
The Martin Logan Unison is amazing, it has both optical and RCA inputs and has an app you can use to stream pretty much any service. It does hirez too, here is the measurement from my main system using it (and its on sale):    
Schiit Freya Modes: Subjective vs Objective Differences
OP The three that I prefer are: 1) The Martin Logan Unison, it uses ARC room correction and also has an RCA in for a CDP or a TT and an app so you can use it as a streamer. This unit does not have a sub out so if you are using a sub get one of t... 
Schiit Freya Modes: Subjective vs Objective Differences
I haven't gone down the REW rabbit hole just yet Before you get REW consider getting a room correction device that measures and applies room correction, there are 3 I am aware of for less than $500. If you want more info just ask and I'll post.   
Schiit Freya Modes: Subjective vs Objective Differences
Welcome, happy you decided to post.  The result: no difference. No difference as in truly zero difference between the passive and tube outputs. Schiit must have measured this device when they built it, send then your graphs and get one of their ... 
When Will We Learn?
Sometimes you can file a claim with the carrier for damage. Maybe the seller will send you some partial refund to defray his low IQ.  
Need help from you acoustical experts
You have already received a lot of suggestions. I agree with moving the speakers forward and keeping your acoustical panels lower toward the midwall area where your ears are situated. I don’t recommend buying any new panels. I do recommend using a... 
Speaker cable lifters.
+1 on the tinker toys,this video talks about it: https://youtu.be/AaSpc7GOjxA?feature=shared    
dac and streamer or seperates
I would like to take my streaming to the next level. The issue with streaming is what the quality of the file you are getting. Low rez, hirez, lossy, lossless, compression. I know you can solve this problem by throwing a lot of money at it, I too... 
HT Receivers Compared
Are any really better than the others - Marantz, Yamaha, Arcam, NAD, Rotel, et al in sound quality? Yes, they are different than others. When you look at a receiver you group them together in price ranges. Next you look at features such as how ma... 
WiFi Streaming Versus An Ethernet Cable Connection
I use wireless streaming and find the closer you are to the router, the better.  
Speaker Selection Strategies For Atmos Music
Yo, that's my Benz, NP:  
Speaker Selection Strategies For Atmos Music
NP, take my car: