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Mid-fi tube vs high-end SS
Boulder   
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Thank you anyways. Happy listening  
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@thespeakerdude  Do you PM anyone with the company you work for so they can check out your product ? Thanks   
Streamer matching to system
Another vote for the Teddy Pardo LPS node upgrade. Stream only to a separate DAC. Good luck!  
Question to those believing in speaker break in
I agree with several here and it’s what I did. Just put them in the spot they will go and listen to whatever music you like. So what if it takes a little longer to break them in. Mine took about 3-4 months. Big difference especially in the bass as... 
Outlet - Shunyata vs Hubble 20 amp
I am also using audioquest. NRG Edison   
Built-in vs. Standalone DACs
@arafiq  I didn’t compare the two but I agree with you the stand alone is probably a little better for the reasons you have pointed out. Happy listening !  
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
Any two off the stranger by Billy Joel. Hi Rez version   
Downsizing for Blade 2 and hunting for smaller floor standers
Rockport Atria ii would be well worth an audition. Good luck!   
Built-in vs. Standalone DACs
The DAC in my Boulder 866 is the same as their stand alone. It’s fantastic!   
Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...?
If you can find some Rockport Atria ii speakers used it would be well worth an audition. Good luck!  
Advice? Less than $4k, solid state preamp, neutral to gentle
My kids had to pay for college on their own. We figured it would give them a better work ethic. Bought them their first car though. Used  Good luck on the pre search !   
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
101 eastbound (2020 remastered version) by Fourplay.    Hey Now by London Grammer   Lights by Ellie Goulding   
Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there?
@barts  Thank you! Happy holidays to you as well!  Best wishes.    Ron  
Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there?
@kenjit  So what shape are my Rockport Avior ii speakers considered to be ?    Oh wait never mind. I don’t care what shape they are considered to be because they sound really F…..G good to me!    Happy holidays everyone and happy listening!