pratorious

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Tonearm lift
I have used the Q-up which was replaced by the Expressimo and quickly followed by a Tru-Lift. I had nagging problems with each that were eventually solved with the latest version of the Audio-Technica Safety Raiser. I have no complaints with the A... 
Ditching Roon going back to BluOS for Bluesound Node 2i
You don't like it. You don't need it. I would be lost without it.I use Roon to replace my previous iTunes + airport express (s) + airplay devices for multi-room synchronous streaming. It works very well for that AND streams Hi-Res while integratin... 
No volume control when playing native DSD
Is it possible you are attenuating the volume from the source (laptop) somehow? It seems to me you should be sending a line level digital output to your DAC from any file source and controlling volume with the RME, right?You don't mention how y... 
Cover Songs that are better than the Original
Brown Sabbath - Planet CaravanRy Cooder - One MeatballElvis Presley - Blue Moon 
Best sounding Nutcracker Album
Tchaikovsky ‎– The Nutcracker (Casse-Noisette - Complete Ballet) Orchestre de la Suisse Romande & Ernest Ansermet   on Decca records 
Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar?
Electro-Harmonix 12AX7 EHElectro-Harmonix 12AT7 EHhttp://www.herronaudio.com/tubes.html 
mcintosh c2600 and ma6600 question
I agree with Mike at Audioclassics but I always agree with Mike at Audioclassics. I also agree you should consider the new C70 since its an all analog design and you don't need a built in DAC with your Metrum. Of course, if you go with the MC275 y... 
Considering Harbeth C 7ES-3
+1http://www.toneofmusic.com/products 
Ginger Baker passes away
Beware of Mr. Baker! 
how to use Roon
https://roonlabs.com/partners/oppo.html 
MC/SUT into Line Level
If I understand your question correctly you will still need to add an external  phono preamp stage to your line level input with the SUT.This may indeed give you the results you are looking for depending on the phono preamp you choose and its syne... 
Volume Control for second set of speakers
For your consideration:https://www.nilesaudio.com/product/tabletop-stereo-volume-control-selectable-impedance-magnification...A perfect application for the TVC-1 is adjusting the volume ofremotely located speakers. The TVC-1 adjusts the volume ofs... 
Is it just me or has Quboz crashed?
Might be you... Qobuz working on my devices and favorites still intact. 
My sacrilegeous question to audiophiles out there regarding parametric equalizer.
My McIntosh preamp has an 8 band equalizer. I use it sparingly for particular recordings when I decide they need subtle adjustment for me to enjoy. I return the settings to neutral when that recording is over. I would be very frustrated if I didn'... 
Vinyl***What If***
You don't mention the investment you are willing to make for this experiment other than "inexpensive" which is subjective. Therefore, assuming a budget based on your other equipment and stated goals, I recommend a Clearaudio Concept new or used. I...