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larry5729

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Buyer anxiety
I agree.  Dodge that bullet.  
Streamer for mostly Qobuz with volume control
Why would you ever use the volume control on a streamer?  That is why there is a volume control on an amplifier.  I am thinking about playing CD’s because I noticed better sound quality when playing CD’s.    
tweaking audio systems with modifications.
Maybe there is someone in this group that could help him get started.  We should all be thinking this way.  There must be some equipment that is laying around that could be put to good use.  
Glare with Qobuz…
I recently read where the said a 16 bit sounded better than streaming.  I played one of my CD’s about 2 months ago and I didn’t want to admit it sounded better than Tidal.  For me streaming is convenient,  
Why don't higher end amplifiers come with a separate power chassis?
Why do amplifiers come with such cheap power cords.  The power cords they come with might cost $5.    
Favourite Guitarists
Stevie Ray Vahn  
Anthem STF Integrated ARC
I would install an internet connection.  I know my BlueSound requires one and I am not sure if you are streaming music.  
What is the most important cable in your system
I upgraded all my cables and I am not sure I heard a difference because the only way I would be able to hear the difference would be to have a toggle switch to compare quickly.  
Why is everyone so down on MQA?
I wish I understood MQA better.  The way I understand it is it was designed to fold the files 7 times in order to pass the data through slower internet speeds.  Now with internet speeds being 1 gig this is no longer necessary.  I have a BlueSound ... 
Convincing your local dealer to let you try speakers at home
I personally wouldn't want to feel obligated to purchase speakers if I brought them home to try.  I also would want to risk damaging while in transit and then having to purchase them.  
Not sure what to think or do...
Who would buy either Klipsch or Wharfdale speakers in the first place.  Maybe for home theater.  
DAC league table
I like my BlueSound Node 2i.  I would be curious to do a blind test with other streamers if I could hear the difference.   I have a Murantz for our family room surround system.  I would not consider Murantz to be audiophile quality.  I have it h... 
Has anyone listened to or auditioned Verity's new Arindale speaker ?
There must be some extremely wealthy people in this group to even consider buying such expensive speakers.  They do look incredible.  They must sound incredible.  The cabinets look really high quality.  Wish I could afford them.  
Hum on Tube Amp - Can't find source
I read an article and they said tube amps hum.  That would drive me nuts.    
Cables
I think Synergistic Research are quite revealing.  They brought out the highs in my system which I dearly needed.  I wonder who is the most knowledgeable about cables in this group.  There is a lot of knowledge.