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HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO?
Ozzy, Who are you to tell Calvin what or how to post? What happened on WHATSBESTFORUM with you? No one is perfect, including you!   
HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO?
I've known Calvin for several years...I've met his family and he was nice enough to take my wife and I to dinner on his dime. Calvin is a honest person, but it's easy to post stuff on forums without truly knowing the person you're trying to dispar... 
HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO?
Some people need to grow up.  
any current integrated amps in market have great dacs?
ronboco, He kept the Technics because he preferred the sound. I’ve listened to Boulder several times and I prefer a different sound. It doesn’t matter what my friend or I prefer. He made his choice based on listening to both in his system. I’m ha... 
any current integrated amps in market have great dacs?
My friend directly compared the Technics SU-R1000 to the Boulder 866. He sold the Boulder 866.  I've listened to the Rotel Michi Integrated amplifier and their mono-amps. In my opinion they're both mediocre. Gryphon sounds very good, but after a... 
Where can you read reviews from the recent Toronto Audiofest held this past weekend?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q67LWSv1lCI&t=962s  
Centers - Go big or go home
I agree...I just went from a Monitor Audio Gold C250 to a Monitor Audio PLC350 II. Although both are 3-way center channel speakers, the dialog is clearer and the overall sound is fuller.   
Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?
Let your own ears decide...no one can tell you what sounds best to you.   
dCS Bartok Apex vs any similar priced DAC
I tried the Mola Mola Tambaqui in my system. In my system I prefer the soundstage,and tonality of the Chord Dave. The Dave's bass is significantly better than the Tambaqui...at least in my system.   
DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER
So much in this "hobby" is system dependent and/or preference based. I've had several DACs and have never preferred the sound direct compared to when a preamp is inserted into my system.   
WHY CABLES MATTER!
I tried OCC single crystal cables in my system. Simply stated, I didn't prefer the OCC single crystal in my system.   
Anyone Remember the Artemis EOS1 Skeaker System?
Yes, I owned Artemis EOS years ago. I had the monitors on stands without the bass units. One of the most enjoyable speakers that I’ve owned.  
ANTIPODES - DS operation assistance.
Antipodes has very good customer service. Go to their website and select the support tab, get support, and schedule an appointment and they will walk you through setup or log into your computer via anydesk.   
Best USB cable upgrade for around $1000
I don't believe in any component and/or cable being the best for everyone. I recommend reaching out to Infigo Audio for a home audition of their Signature USB cable...let your own ears decide.  
Any Advice for those Listening to Youtube Reviewers?
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