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Spotify HiFi CD Quality
I am using Tidal/Roon, and cancelled my Amazon HD account when it stopped working with my Chromecast puck, which was my streaming device (plugged into my DAC/preamp via Toslink). Amazon and the others are control freaks... Amazon won't allow integ... 
Schumann Resonator
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/how-can-acoustic-revive-rr-888-produce-7-83hz?highlight=ACOUS... 
Schumann Resonator
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/why-do-schumann-resonators-work 
Schumann Resonator
https://forum.psaudio.com/t/schumann-resonance-generator-long-term-experiences/16399?gclid=Cj0KCQiAs... 
Best Server To Run Roon Core
Taiko is undeniably the best, but $35K YIKES! It can't be 20X better than my SGC sonictransporter! Seriously, the Law of Diminishing Returns must kick in hard here, as in so many things in the high-end.  
Question on Streamer/Dac and Roon
Roon Nucleus, or even better, an SGC Sonictransporter for your Roon core. Endpoint/streamer of your choice.https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/music-players 
I nominate this company as building best speakers!
AbSound review from 2020https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/stenheim-alumine-three-loudspeakerEXCERPT: "My 10-year-old son walked into the room, and I think it was Sonny Rollins’ Way Out West that happened to be cued up. He rarely offers an... 
Benchmark DAC3 / AHD2 Combo (with a Goldenear Triton Reference chaser)
toobusylisteningtopostThanks for that info! your DDP-1 is -32 dB THD (!) compared to your Odyssey power amp, so the AHB2 (-50 dB THD+N relative to your current amp) will get out of the way and allow your DAC to shine. I have a phone consult ... 
Why do I "need" Audirvana, Roon or the like versus just Tidal App?
ROON! I’ve been streaming Tidal for about a year, and love it. I got a Roon Core server/streamer ( https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/audio-server/products/essential-server-player-solutio... ) several months ago, and I can’t imagine gi... 
Need advice on used Wilson Audio speakers
You're the first who clearly didn't read his last sentence: "I look forward to your kind and thoughtful answers."If you don't have anything kind or helpful to say ... (you should know the rest if you were raised properly) 
Benchmark DAC3 / AHD2 Combo (with a Goldenear Triton Reference chaser)
Aside, re the Triton Refs: They seem to require a large room, if placing them the way Stereophile did for their review. YES?" We began by placing the Triton References where the KEF Reference 5s had worked best, but ended up with the speakers qui... 
Benchmark DAC3 / AHD2 Combo (with a Goldenear Triton Reference chaser)
I've been thinking about this amp for months and haven't pulled the trigger. With a 30-day in home audition, there is little risk. My hesitation is that I was thinking of keeping my current amp (Odyssey Audio Khartago, with Kismet upgrade) and get... 
Best DAC For My Setup Under $10k
HOLO MAY  https://www.kitsunehifi.com/product/holo-audio-may-dac/ 
Looking for a CD player
I love my Rega Apollo player, and you can get a new one within your budget. It gets very good reviews. I love the top-loading feature, as there is no motorized tray to go bad.https://www.stereophile.com/content/rega-research-apollo-cd-player Conc... 
Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II with Roon Core coming in June!
https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/impressions-robinsons-brutus-awards-for-2020-part-the-...