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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.  
What am I missing?
I thought Spotify is just MP3.  
Amazon music vs Qobuz
The big question is what sounds better.  Tidal Hi-Fi subscription or Qobuz.  Someone demonstrated Qobuz in a blind test and I picked Qobuz every time.  Problem is I am not willing to give up the Tidal format.  I was sold on the idea of hooking up ... 
Recommendations for good sounding streamer
I certainly wouldn’t use Spotify.  Use either Tidal or Qobuz and stream hi-res.  Otherwise why bother.  
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
Nasty By:Vincent Ingalla  
Digital is far better than vinyl
It sounds like you purchased some very inexpensive equipment.  Not sure this was a fair test.  The prices you paid seem very cheap.    
My first tube integrated: which one to get?
Since the Focal 926's lack bass, you might add a pair of REL SHO's.  You will find this a game changer.  I was looking at the Focal 926's, but decided they lacked the bass.  A pair if Kanta's would be a large step up.  
Power conditions for Integrated Amps
I wonder if you were to do a blind test to 50 people or more if people would hear a noticeable difference in sound quality.  If they would hear a difference, what would they year.  Would it suddenly grab their attention?  
Sound is better when I stand up?
How close to the back wall do you have your speakers positioned.  I moved mine forward and it was a game changer.  
Best way to keep REL sub from “hopping around” at high volumes
I have 2 REL SHO’s and they certainly don’t hop around.  You must have the volume turned up way too high and you most likely want a thumping bass sound.   I play mine at 40% volume.  If you can hear your subs they are too loud.  Play them as woo...