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Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
@simao George Carlin died from heart failure.    
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
We need George Carlins more today than ever.  A spoonful of sugar to help some medicine go down.   
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
In hindsight George Carlin provided a lot of clear insights even if certain sad realities were sugarcoated as comedy.    
Claude #2
I asked what to do about Luddites. Answer below.  Then it cut my Tether and now I am drifting away in space.  I feel like I am  in some kind of high concept movie :  2025:  an AI Odyssey.    To address the concerns and perspectives of modern-day ... 
Swapped the baby Maggie’s in this evening
I swap on occasion but have 9 different speakers in various rooms. I had  in -wall speaker wiring running to 6 different rooms included when house was built.   Ohm (3) KEF (2) Sonus Faber (1) Polk (1) Vanatoo (1) Boston Acoustics (1)    
We Need To Talk About Ones And Zeroes
Like any well engineered solution, the best systems are in fact built based on facts or rules first, then trusting your ears from there.     Arguments for trusting your ears alone are flawed.   Your ears can only hear what is there, not what may ... 
We Need To Talk About Ones And Zeroes
For the application of producing sound, the networks job is to have enough bandwidth to deliver the data needed fast enough so the streamer can stream in real time.   So the network needs to have sufficient bandwidth for the job.  That’s pretty mu... 
For Hellecasters Fans (and all those who appreciate hot Tele picking): Fun Listen
I like the Hellecasters. Will check it out.   
Is Stream via ethernet Superior to BlueTooth?
A proper network connection supports higher resolution than Bluetooth.     
ClassDAudio.com product...any owners can input?
I have current line Class D Audio GanFET amp running Ohm Walsh F5 series 3 and KEF ls50 meta since early this year.   Highly recommended!  Nice build quality and exceptional sound.  Not warm sounding though more like perfectly neutral.  Looks nice... 
We Need To Talk About Ones And Zeroes
Yes but is it “high end” TCP/IP? 😬  
Why most $3000 and lower DAC’s sound almost identical
Not seeing much here that would clearly help me choose a DAC.   
What does the audio term 'air' mean?
AI summarizes well:   In hi-fi audio, the term "air" generally refers to the higher frequency sounds that contribute to a sense of openness and clarity in music. Here are some key points about what "air" means in this context: 1. **Frequency Ra... 
Unusual countries for audio gear
How are these companies when it comes to providing support including repairs when needed?  
What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles
Nice to hear it worked out.  Not familiar with that other one.