mapman

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Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse?
The thing is, to do things right, you have to address fundamentals first. The issue I have is when people focus on things like this incessantly.....and never advise to address fundamentals first. Or oversimplify the fundamentals in order to get by... 
Roon - Clipping and streaming
I would not expect a device to expect me to detect and apply a manual adjustment to get the signal right.  Is this a common thing or unique to that Mytek? 
Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse?
The job of a fuse is to blow when needed to prevent damage to the gear. So your fuse $$$s may well go up in smoke as designed at some point. Also fuses are delicate devices that age and wear over time and require replacement at some point to funct... 
How many vinyl albums do you own you listen to?
No library can be too big. Except of course the Library of Brilliant Knuckleheads.    
Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse?
Not if you must own the worlds most expensive fuse. Impress your friends! Nobody, no skeptic can deny THAT! They probably have purses and screwdrivers that people think cost too much. But is it really the most expensive? There might be one more ex... 
What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile?
Some things are really simple.  Like what “audiophile” means.   Look up audio then look up phile.  Voila how did that happen so easily?   Of course everyone can have an opinion about what they think it means. Just like what they think they hear.  ... 
Do you care about car audio?
Only in the car.  I enjoy Using Plex app to stream my music via CarPlay with album set up on the dash.   Didn’t have that as a kid.   Just radio.   Then cassettes then CDs.   Why should cars be any different?  Especially if you spend time there or... 
When did you most enjoy the music?
Whenever I hear good sounding interesting music I feel good. Every time. It’s funny how that works. It happens all the time but more often at times when my hifi is on its game or I am out at some live event. I guess that is why I care about sharin... 
EXTRA! EXTRA!! Millercarbon Proven Wrong!!! Read all about it! EXTRA! EXTRA!!
My BS detector is going off.  No extra charge!   You're welcome. 
What do we hear when we change the direction of a wire?
This thread is much too long to read.  Is there a verdict yet? 
Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components?
Obviously no testing is much better than blind testing. Or not-blind. Testing is hard work......who needs it? People have better things to do with their golden ears like listen to the things they know they  like. So what if there might be somethin... 
Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse?
Buy one and let us know.  Be sure to keep a spare.    
Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components?
So which is it?  Golden ears or can’t hear differences? 
Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Interconnects - Less is More!
MC you are so great. No need to discount others. Your greatness will speak for itself.BTW you are incorrect to suggest that not having ones system posted here means they do not have one. We will give you a pass on that incorrect assertion for now ... 
What do we hear when we change the direction of a wire?
Honest mistake.   See not so hard to admit that.   It's cold out but a few chill pills can never hurt.  Cheers!