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New Dedicated Line - Almost No improvement
In some cases things like a dedicated line ends up being more of an Insurance policy for best performance than otherwise and one might never accrue any concrete benefit. That appeals to many Audiophile types that are always on the lookout for what... 
Has this happened to you? How can it be stopped?
I still want a Victrola someday to play old 78s on.   
NCore Vs. Purifi
Been using a Cambridge Evo 150 with Hypex Ncore and love it. No “extra stuff” in the way just lots of detailed dynamic music.  
Are There Roon Ready I2S Streamers?
As a long time experienced streamer, I agree I have found no issues of late using USB 2.  I’ve found some devices may default to usb 1 and must be switched manually.   
Sonically Similar….
https://support.plex.tv/?post_type=support_articles&p=46370    
Speaker positioning and center image depth
Speaker positioning including orientation is very important.   Never overlook it.   
KEF Blade Two - Unbelieveable
Latest Blades are probably the most expensive speaker I could see myself ever splurging on.  Still getting by with my big Ohms for the foreseeable future though. Have ls50 meta and sub in another room just for kicks.   
Lessons of youth
Mission accomplished !  
Life As I knew in My Audio World Has Ended, Help
We may never know and will just have to live with that.   
Review: The Audiogon Discussion Forum itself 😉
The forums seem the cleanest of late that they have been in a long time, maybe ever, and I find that refreshing. I get the impression the owners finally came to their senses and finally decided to crack down on abusers thereby  making this a bette... 
U2 live. Music realism
“With or Without You” is an all time great tune.   
Life As I knew in My Audio World Has Ended, Help
Cut the drama and just do it. You know your schedule and priorities not us. Doesn’t require a consensus.     
Go get out your pitchforks, I’ve done a sacrilegious thing. . .
Smart and practical move.  Well done.  Think for yourself!      
What is a good turntable preamp under $500?
Go Rega, any model.   Just read the reviews.   
Best place to sell an amp.
Get a quote from someplace like the music room. Then sell to them or try to get that or more yourself on the site of your choice if up for that.