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Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
I’d love to have a 100 song Jazz playlist. So what’ch got for me? You got your 100 songs yet? If you already have that many jazz cd’s, one of them must be Dave Brubeck- Time out. You’re right- it ended up being a great thread- there are plent... 
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
It's been mentioned several times, worth a mention again- must be at the top of the list for "jazz for the beginners" due to the rigid timing structure and sax melody Take Five- Brubeck  You must be familiar with it already  @fthompson251 ? What... 
Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all?
I don’t dislike Mcintosh, but I did own a Mcintosh pre and a set of power amps years ago and moved on. Notice my handle on here starts with "mc". I will add that I brought my $2000 Apollon class D amp to this fellows house, and we plugged it in p... 
Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all?
@efoo  After visiting a fellow audiophile a while back and doing some cable swapping in his system containing a brand new Mcintosh pre/amp combo, I would say if someone was wanting to discern differences between cables or other upstream component... 
Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled
I'm jealous of you guys with access to the cable company.   
Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled
Meantime I’m researching alternatives just in case. I know Christiaan Punter is a big fan of Mad Scientist stuff. Have you checked out his USB reviews? - 30 day trial if you don't mind shipping to/from down under.  Mad Scientist  
Final Touch Sinope USB?
This might be worth a read: Christiaan compares it to his 2022 USB favourite Sinope.  https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/cables-reviews/reviews-digital-cable/mad-scientist-audio-prime-usb/  
what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
Do you have speakers that can keep up?  I went from my exasound to my weiss, and I don't think it got any "speedier".  My Magneplanar's definitely deliver a fast sound, no overhang in the bass department.  Since you are in Canada look up exaSou... 
Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
@arafiq Oh! I didn't realize you already had them! Silly me. Yeah, it not a typical footprint under the maggies.  I would love to hear from someone who has tried this GR crossover mod and is willing to share their experience. So would I- I did... 
+1 I Like It!
So I have been listening to Blues for K via Qobuz, and loved it, have it in my favourites, and now it it gone from Qobuz! I can't even purchase it!  Really strange because it is available on Spotify.  I could buy the CD I suppose, but no hi res ... 
Streamer question
Despite them having the worst customer service on the planet w/Comcast being it's only competitor ....if you just stream it's likely a great product. I will admit, I hate the corporate definition of "call us for assistance" equates to "post in ... 
Streamer question
@phishhhhh4  I don't have many tracks, so not an issue for me. I tend to stream everything from Qobuz, so don't feel the need to store music. But curious, when was this you had this issue- before or after May 2024? Because that is when Roon deve... 
Streamer question
@doni  I'm just curious here, but could you give me an example of an artist that has over 1000 albums?  Thanks. Beethoven, why?   
Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all?
@romanesq  I’ve made gains with fiber internet, then CISCO boxes and fiber running to a streamer......Fiber is probably the biggest game changer (from fiber router) making these gains possible. YMMV I have read that a few times over the years,... 
After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
@pvnasby Here is a good deal on the new Primaluna evo hybrid from a dealer-used for just one show- for $4600 US. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/650162309-primaluna-evo-300-hybrid-integrated-amplifier/ Or a demo evo 400 for just over $38...