lalitk

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downloading music worth listening to on a computer
“How can I download quality music on my laptop computer?”You can certainly do that from sites like HDTracks.com or acousticssounds.com but it won’t matter as long as you’re listening through the laptop computer. The laptop computers are not design... 
To pre or not to pre
+1, noble100. I am in the camp of preamp matters. I hate to break it you but the VC in your Mytek is nothing more than a bottleneck in your system. With a high quality preamp you will hear incredible dynamic range and the micro-dynamics. If you wa... 
Network Switches
I second the recommendation on Ethernet cables between these two components, >Silent Angel - Bonn N8 Audio Grade Network Switch>Cat 6 Ethernet cable (3 feet) ⬅️>Antipodes DX3 Server>Cat 6 Ethernet cable (3 feet) ⬅️>Metrum Ambre Roon... 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
+1, tweak1. For flat cables, I recommend trying Dark Matter ESD XL Cable Isolators. There is one set available on US Audio Mart.  
Network Switches
I agree with Al....I did not find any technical flaws with the review either. Based on the measurements alone, the reviewer makes a very compelling argument about the noise and jitter present or its non-existence in a Ethernet signal. I try not to... 
Great Qobuz streamer. Upgrade from Bluesound Node 2
Take a look at Aurender N100H or C.  
Qobuz
@cdr1,Sadly, Qobuz / Aurender still working on the API. The only work around I know of is to search the artist in search box. It’s annoying not to see your favorite artist in alphabetical order. Qobuz has the best SQ so this is a very small nitpic... 
What’s the most badass $2k amp I can get?
Why not get pair of Schiit’s Aegir to complete the setup? At least you know the synergy between Aegir and your existing pre / DAC would be super awesome 😎  
The Music Room - Boulder Colorado
They are legit. I have had few dealings in the past and usually they are very quick to reply. But there has been times where I did not hear back from the rep....and when did get hold of him, all I heard that they have been very busy. You may exper... 
Amazon just killed Tidal
Has anyone seen this offer from Tidal? Five months for only $5. https://www.androidcentral.com/choose-any-tidal-music-streaming-plan-and-score-five-months-only-5 
What is $5,000 worth today, and is it better than 1,600 in the 80's?
“Based on how much we have deviated from discussion of audio, I must conclude that I am correct in all of the points below:Class D is the only high end audio amplifier topology left. Power cables don’t matterSpeaker driver counts should be a prime... 
Ethernet Bridge For Streaming
Another vote for Google Mesh. You need two of these, first Mesh will be hard wired to your router and second Mesh hard wired to Innous Server. The Mesh app is superb, one feature I really like is, you can prioritize the device for maximum bandwidt... 
Luxman L590AXii vs Accuphase E-650 for a Shindo lover
Thank you again, appreciate your help!  
Luxman L590AXii vs Accuphase E-650 for a Shindo lover
@t_ramey Please PM me his contact info. Thank you!  
Luxman L590AXii vs Accuphase E-650 for a Shindo lover
@essrand, Did you buy the Accuphase E-650 yet? I am also considering E-650 to simplify my setup and would like to know your feedback.