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What is you TIDAL setup?
I just started my trial period of TIDAL. I like it, but I probably won't continue it because I already have a Beats Music plan that covers our whole family for $15/month. The TIDAL sound is definitely a little bit better, though. Note that you hav... 
NAD 787 receiver.. Will satisfy audiophile?
Has anyone listened to the Arcam AVR750? It's supposed to sound quite good. 
which sub to get
Some of these comments are just canned responses that probably don't apply here. OP specifically says it's for near-field listening in a small room, so I would think that he should be able to get good results from 1 sub. 
NAD 787 receiver.. Will satisfy audiophile?
I'm interested to hear opinions on this as well. I currently have separates (Anthem AVM-50v and 2 Linn 5250 power amps), but was considering simplifying/consolidating my system. Also, I like the NAD's modular upgradeable design. My Anthem will be ... 
The most dynamic & transparent bookshelf
what's your budget? 
Gallo Stradas vs. Merlin TSM-MXRs
Thanks, Bobby. I'll check it out. I love how you stay on top of these threads and are accessible. Just another reason I'll probably get a pair of Merlins some time soon. Maybe even in white! or fire engine red ; ) 
Gallo Stradas vs. Merlin TSM-MXRs
I haven't been on the forum for ages, but I thought I'd bump my own thread to let everyone know how this played out (I appreciate when people do that). As it turned out, I went in a completely different direction. While I was debating between the ... 
Audirvana Plays DSD without DSD compatible DAC
Perhaps one of our resident digital music gurus can explain the issue better. In the meantime, I agree that Audivarna is a nice piece of software. 
Audirvana Plays DSD without DSD compatible DAC
I find the whole DSD thing very confusing. I don't mean to hi-jack your thread, but maybe someone can explain the benefits. I got more confused when I read this thread on the Linn forums: http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/showthread.php?tid=23096 
Why Merlins sound better then Sonus Faber
"I love the Rolling Stones and the Beatles...or am I wrong? LindisfarneYou're wrong. You only love the Beatles. 
MOG to shut down, replaced by Beats Music
I was a big MOG fan, and I switched over to Beats. The sound quality is noticeably worse than MOG. It's still good, but it is an obvious downgrade. I just signed up yesterday for the free trial of qobuz. The sound quality is superb. You can even s... 
Problem with Mog
I've been listening to MOG on my Mac computers at home and in the office for a couple of years, using Verizon FIOS internet. I don't remember any song ever cutting out. 
Song With Best Beginning
Lust for Life by Iggy Pop has a great intro 
Your first amp?
Technics SA-222 receiver. Cost was $199. 30wpc and decent tuner. Got it in 1982. It was still working perfectly a couple of years ago when I pulled it out of the attic to give it away. Not audiophile quality, but it got me through high school, col... 
Songs That Sound the Same
This is a great topic. I hear similarities often, but I can never remember them later. One that comes to mind is that there was a song that was popular on the radio that sounded like a complete rip-off of Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out Wit...