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Is JRiver still the best software?
@danchilcoat, Looks like you are very frustrated. So much so that you registered today and decided to express your frustration on this music player. You claim to be a lifelong software developer and yet have these frustrations, while normal audi... 
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
That’s a non-starter for me since I listen to lot of DSD albums. +1, since I have so many DSD albums and also, all my FLACs are converted to 256 DSD for playback.  
Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
On the website it says "capable of handling data speeds of up to 100Mbps". I know that streaming does not need anything higher than half that, but still it cuts down the actual bandwidth to 1/5th. Should not be a big deal, I guess.  
CD vs.same CD ripped to HD
if one has oppo 105 , the disc will sound better than the ripped file playback to the same oppo DAC (usb input )  This is the exact opposite in my system. Ripped files sound amazingly good than the same played as discs through the Oppo UDP 205.... 
Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
+1 for Puron filter.  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
The sound signatures have some differences: the ART series is warmer, while the Horizon series is more neutral and natural. In terms of lifespan, the Horizon mini tubes all adopt the latest internal reinforcement structure technology, which inde... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
I am only interested in 12AU7 and hence my questions above are related to that specific tube.  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics, The ART series is more expensive than the Horizon series. Does it mean that it is still better than the Horizon - sound-wise? What about longevity? Which would last longer - ART or HORIZON?  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
I would like to hear feedback form folks who have compared the 12AU7 Art Vs Horizon series. And I hope this is their personal experience and not their friend's or brother's uncle's friend, etc. If the new Psvane comes 80% or more close to NOS sou... 
Warm, yet detailed tube preamp
I saw some Backert Lab preamp recommendation and I also highly recommend the Backert preamp if you are looking for a "neutral" sound. But OP is looking for a "warm" sound, which the Backert is not.  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics  Do you rate Horizon higher than Art series or is it the other way around?  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
however if 75% of your products die within a few hundred hours of use, it really doesn't matter hhow good the sound might be This is the exact problem I had. I was kind of disappointed and went with the Mazda tubes. These are on a completely di... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
I have good experience with the sound quality of the Psvane Art series tubes. But I was not impressed on the longevity. Vivatubes did replace a 12AU7 Psvane that got noisy in the warranty period. Hope you guys improve the quality too. But what is... 
Qobuz Connect working Beta demonstration....yay!
Will it be able to control their desktop app?  
4 Dealer Kudos: Outstanding Service - Holm Audio, Hollis Audio Labs, Rutherforford, S.A.M.
I personally had great experience from Holm Audio in Chicago. They don't pressurize you and demo you the stuff you want to listen to. Great guys to work with! Two thumbs up. I do not have experience with others and hence cannot comment.