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Bluesound Node 2021 DAC - I sold my Denafrips Ares II
@seanheis1,   Just a small correction to the filter settings you recommended for the Denafrips Aries ll. The slow and sharp filters are only accessible in OS mode. You can't access the filters in NOS. ;-)    
Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
+1, tomic601 Something unnerving about a speaker swinging like a pendulum when you touch it, IMO. Vandersteen's don't need things like that.    
Chord Qutest
Get a Denafrips Pontus II  R2R, and you will live happily ever after.   
Your single most significant purchase mistake?
My wife was a gift from God 42 years ago, of which I still cherish her. She is very understanding of this hobby too. What more could I ask for? :-)  
How many systems do you have?
Two. Mine and the other is my wife's system. HA! How's that for shar'in the love!?  
Would appreciate a group consensus on Agon purchased amps
I've bought new equipment with no power cords supplied as manufacturer assumed customer would buy upgrade quality cables.  
Denefrips Pontus "burn in" period?
The whole issue of using coax on a Node2/Pontus ll combination is confusing. Why are some having problems and others not?  
Experience with XRCDs
Want a XRCD that'll blow your mind? Get the Sheffield "Track and Drum" recording. That is if you can find one.    
Denefrips Pontus "burn in" period?
Is the "best SQ setting" on Tidal Hi-rez? I was using a high grade glass optical but switched to coax because to my ears sounded better.   Alvin said "it may not" be compatible. So can it work for some, but not others?  
Denefrips Pontus "burn in" period?
I'm using a older BS Node2 connected to a fully broken in Pontus ll with coax and I'm getting outstanding results. While I haven't tried different streamers, the SQ with coax is still very good. I have a decent turntable setup and while it sounds ... 
inexpensive phono pre amp
Schiit Mani noisy? Not the one I had. Great unit for the price.  
What can I do to improve my 2nd system?
Better speakers. Not that yours are bad. Just a good area to improve.   
I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve?
Removable headshells have compromises, not to mention their own set of problems. Not sure if it is worth it.  
Change it or Defend it, where is your stereo at?
EBM. No sense of humor???  C'mon Dude. :-)  
Change it or Defend it, where is your stereo at?
Yup EBM, you need to upgrade. The Magico's definitely have to go!  :-)))