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Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
I actually am picking one up today @ 2pm. Can't wait to hook it up and have a wonderful EQ weekend. I'll report back with impressions.  
There is none out there......
All you guys have really given me a bunch of options......Thank you all for your suggestions......Now I've just gotta' go do it!  
There is none out there......
I did see a Naim streamer at TMR...is it wi-fi......I’ll check. .....I never heard the term Mesh Pods....what are they and what do they do?  
There is none out there......
Thanks everyone......If I forget about ripping my cd's for the time being....is there a stand alone quality streamer that will work with Wi Fi....At the Hi Fi Shows don't they all use the Hotels wi-fi....Even the real hi end rooms.  
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
I think Clayton should start taking orders and charging credit cards AFTER he produces the First pair of Caladans for Sale to the public !.......Not just prototypes to show them off.  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
You probably got a bad unit...my LOKI Mini @ $149 is silent and does a great job cleaning up bad recordings...BUT  I'm picking up the MQ112 today...I LOVE EQ.  
What news in 2023 struck you?
Buying an Aavik (Pascal module) class D Integrated and finally realizing a musical ability to translate an electronic signal into pure, You are there,  Live Music like never experienced before with ANY speaker you own. Incredible.  
Need a new integrated, what say you?
I have the Belles Aria....Beautiful...1600 dollars will sell.  
Upgrading cd player
@tattooedtrackman .....About 2 years ago I bought a Schiit LOKI Mini for $149.....I loved it, bought a 2nd. one for a bedroom system....fantastic piece for the money...I use it on a $20K system...I DON'T EQ my SYSTEM....I EQ my RECORDINGS......the... 
Ideas for Pre/Power $9000?
Synergy is more important than how much $ you spend.  ALWAYS go with a Good tube preamp and a decent SS amplifier and you'll never look back.  
Focal Sopra n1 - mids are a bit recessed compared to Lumina IIs
I own the wonderful and highly valued Borresen X3's and they told me 500 hours is needed of burn in...They're correct ...between 300 and 500 was a Big difference. Consider those at 11K from a company that makes half million dollar speakers. they a... 
Upgrading cd player
I'm looking to buy the MQ 112 this weekend.......Do you like it?  I sent back the Schiit Loki Max......didn't care for it.  
New Generation Class D - AGD Audion Mkiii upgrade
 GaN FET’s don’t need 100 of hours of break in. I proved this at friends home a while ago. @rajugsw You’re funny.......Any true audiophile knows that electronics Always improve after an initial burn in.....gear, cables....even your 4 K TV....you ... 
How long does it take your tube amp to warm up?
30 minutes...and 30 minutes to warm up and expand the voice coils in your speakers...... after 30 minutes of Playing, you should have the optimum sound that your system will produce.  
Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
VRDS Teac transport for front loader.......CEC TL5 for top loader. Made in JAPAN....I love mine! Jay's is also good but made in China.