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750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference
I am probably listing my NUC I7 with LPS if anyone is interested. Feel free to PM me.   
Fyne F703...anyone owns the ?
@grannyring Thanks for your detailed description of the break in process.  I just took delivery of a new pair of F703's and began the breakin process. My current go to speaker is the Avalon Eidelon Diamond - but there are a lot of attributes of th... 
Any normal size speakers that sound like Volti
They look great, and a very reasonable scale. I was expecting something, totally different by your description.  
Ultrasonic cleaning
Recommendations for a sweet spot cleaner b/t $200-$1000?  
From pass xa25 to krell k-300i
I know the Krell, and it is excellent.  Definitely transparent!  
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
Kristen at Modwright listed the following rectifiers: GZ34, 5R4GYS, 5R4GY, 274B, 5U4, 5U4GB, 5V4, 5V4G, 5V4GB   
As he promised, Guttenberg reviews the Eminent Technology LFT-8c.
How would a set of 8b’s integrate with a swarm subwoofer system?  
Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome?
This is a silly post. If you have the ability to build your own dedicated listing room in the basement, problem is solved. As long as you have one optimized room, for listening, they rest, should be totally negotiable!  
I am interested to update my 15 year old system !
A couple novel comments… If you are going to stick with your Bluesound node, you might want to consider the power supply upgrade. People have said that it makes a significant difference to the quality of the sound, feeding a DAC.  YOU MIGHT WANT... 
Benchmark AHB2 or Class D (GaN FET)
I’ve had the AHB2, the Atmasphere and the AGD Audions, and I greatly preferred the Audions.  I found the AHB2 to be non engaging and the Atmasphere to be a little harsh in the upper frequencies.  In contrast, the AGD was neutral, fast, black backg... 
Moving on a sailboat - bookshelf speakers?
It would be great if your amplifier could be run from DC rather than an AC signal coming out of an inverter. Worth looking into.  
Original Quads (57) - the perfect amp
You will never regret having the Bedini as an option. As for tube amps, I tried the Rm-10, Atmasphere and others, and preferred the VTL mini triodes monos (4xEL84). I actually prefer the first version (red chassis), but the later version is much e... 
Fritz Carrera BE vs. Harbeth 30.1
Shameless plug… I have a pair of beautiful Fritz Carrera’s for sale if anybody is interested. Look for my ad here on Agon.   
Looking for a great set of Wired Headphones
What is your source going to be? Do you want to make sure that the headphones if I have complementary sensitivity and impedance.  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
How important is the quality of the AES cable, for connecting the MU1 to the DAC (which in my case is a Holo May Kitsune Edition)?