macg19

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Want to add vinyl to my system.
I don't recommend anything from Pro-Ject's upper end. The build quality is simply not good enough for the money.  Clearaudio makes some really nice 'tables which is what I ended up with. I've got about $14K in my analogue front end including cab... 
End Game Turntable suggestions
I have a trustworthy dealer that supplied most of my system including TT and PS. He strongly suggested ClearAudio (which was cheaper) over the P10. He said next up from the performance DC was either the ClearAudio Innovation Compact or Basic OR ... 
Qobuz acount activation error BlueSound Node
@fuzztone thank you for the reply. Being persistent, I tried the Qobuz app again and it worked, and it took another hour for BlueOS to allow the login. All good now. Definitely sounds sounds like a Qobuz issue, possible due to a delay in the prop... 
Apple Music vs Tidal for SQ
Tidal is good without paying for MQA and I couldn’t really tell the difference any way. Can anyone clarify the difference between Tidal Master and MQA? I did trial Qobuz but really didn’t put much effort into the trial before it ran out but this... 
Recommendations for good sounding streamer
+1 for Bluesound. It competes really well against my much more expensive analogue front end and although I have not done any side-by-side comparisons, like @deadhead1000 said, I’m guessing I’d have to spend a LOT more (even used) to get substantia... 
Christine McVie has passed away
Very sad indeed. I've known her voice and piano for my entire adult life.  
Recommend a good tube power amp in the 100 wpc range for under $4k
@mike4597  + 1 on Raven Audio and you have 45 days to test drive it for relatively low risk (7% restocking fee + shipping). They sell direct only so you get better bang for the buck IMHO.  
This cable game is making my head spin
@blue_collar_audio_guy I use all Raven cables with a Raven integrated - I agree with you  - I think they are remarkably good and very reasonably priced - as good or better than the Nordost's I also own. I was impressed that the amp came with the s... 
Zavfino Majestic USB Cable
Thank you! Have an awesome weekend.  
Zavfino Majestic USB Cable
@sfcfran Dude...all I said was... Curious why you want to upgrade a USB cable? They either work, or they don't. Better aesthetics I can definitely understand, but there is no way a more expensive USB, ethernet, or HDMI cable can change the soun... 
Speakers cause weather changes
My speakers caused hurricane Ian, which is why they named it after me.  
Zavfino Majestic USB Cable
@davidvanderbilt They are listed in my virtual system in my profile. The only items not listed are the Nordost purple flare speaker cables which you can see in the pic. They have been "demoted" to connect my Yamaha AVR to the main speakers rather ... 
Zavfino Majestic USB Cable
Not really we just have more revealing systems and can hear the difference. Why do not you deniers just move on. You are not going to covert anyone no more than Amir did with his ASR rant and the only measurement matter. Scoot on over to Audiohol... 
Zavfino Majestic USB Cable
@1971gto455ho true that. Sounds like you have a nice muscle car?  
Zavfino Majestic USB Cable
Curious why you want to upgrade a USB cable? They either work, or they don't. Better aesthetics I can definitely understand, but there is no way a more expensive USB, ethernet, or HDMI cable can change the sound (or the video quality), assuming t...