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oddiofyl

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Best Digital Music Server
I agree with Soix,  that's what originally attracted me to the Bluesound Vault.  It made PC audio easy.   Then I bought an Aurender and they do an even better job of taking the computer out of computer audio.   Auralic and Innuos too.   Companies ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Black Crowes Amorica 2 LP set.     
When I listen to my system.......
I think " Damn I'm lucky "  it's modest compared to many systems here but it always puts a smile on my face.   
Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp
I'm not "well heeled" but I like to spend money on tangible things that give me years, sometimes decades of enjoyment.  I'm not one to hop on a plane and go somewhere , I would rather have something lasting.   Can't think of anything better than s... 
Reliability - what’s your experience been?
In my 40 plus years in this hobby I have been very lucky I had a VTL 50/50 , went back to Chino 3 times...  almost was my first and LAST tube Amp Anthem Amp 1.  Great amp, however if a tube failed it would almost surely take out a cathode resist... 
Ken Fritz's $1M Dream System update
I am lucky to have a listening room.  It's not big , so there's not much stuff in there.  One recliner in the sweet spot.   I throw a bean bag chair in there if my girlfriend wants to join me .....   no I don't make her sit in that.  I want to be... 
Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say?
Honestly,  you should get new friends if it sounds that bad...  😁  
So I bought the Willsenton R-800i
Enjoy the Quicksilvers.  I have been using a pair of Mid Monos since 2015 and they have been rock solid.  Also using them with Forte IV.    Nice combo.   Quicksilver amps are a good deal new and even better deal used.    
Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget
My Dad has a pair of Electa Amator III and they are awesome speakers.  Amazing sound out of a small cabinet.   
Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say?
Sounds good is what I'd say...   everyone perceives sound slightly differently.  Maybe they like it bright, dark, boomy...   
What's going on at Krell
McIntosh will be around a long time...they will be one the last, if not THE last high end manufacturer around.    
What's going on at Krell
So true about McIntosh. My Dad has kind of a dark sense of humor. He said he bought a McIntosh because he " didn’t want to leave you a piece of $#/T when I die"  
Klipsch/Ojas
Awesome, they look really cool.  Enjoy  
Aurender n100h or n150
I love my N200.   Aurender is built to a different standard. Built like a tank . Support is exceptional,  i only needed it twice.  They remotely accessed it and addressed the issue.      
Audiolab 9000cdt vs Audiolab 6000cdt vs Teac 505t
The Audiolab seem like nice machines.  They were on my short list.   I actually bought a Teac 505t sight unseen.  When I went to pick it up I thought it was nice. Build quality is high .  I thought about it and switched gears and bought the VRDS 7...