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I am somewhat amazed that there is no thread dealing with Star Sound Tech's devices
Many also referred to Star Sound as Sistrum, one of their big selling older product lines; plenty of discussion here about them. Cheers,Spencer 
Servers: Are we there yet?
oblgny,Glad the Sony worked out for you. I am still deciding my next move for a renderer/streamer. I've been captivated by the pre-launch discussion surrounding the Sonore Microrendu, which is coming out sorta-soon maybe, with price TBD. Lively de... 
Best recordings to demonstrate soundstage?
There's also a MTV compilation CD called "The Unplugged Collection" that captures a number of great sounding performances from the show.Fans of Unplugged will probably also enjoy The Pretenders' The Isle of View, a well recorded live acoustic albu... 
Anyone using "Small Green Computer" devices?
Have you compared the sound of Vortexbox vs. MacMini/A+, Aurelic products or other streamer/renderers? Please tell us what you heard in any comparisons. Cheers,Spencer 
Tube Rolling questions from a recent addict:
Read "Joe's Tube Lore". Think it's posted on the tubeasylum and elsewhere. Agree w/analogluvr, change preamp tubes first for biggest impact. Cheers,Spencer 
Thanks, Audiogon, for the friendships you made
ebm is a friend whether he knows it or not. Cheers,Spencer 
Dick's / Dave's picks
"The Pizza Tapes", although not sure if you now call it a "boot". Cheers,Spencer 
Anyone experience with Rogers EHF 100 integrated amp?
That's good. The dealer really should have tested the tubes before shipping you the amp. Hopefully he will make sure you get what you paid for. Cheers,Spencer 
Auralic Aries users
Hundreds of comments on this topic as well as the usability of the Auralic Lightning DS app which is what you control it with via Ipad (later iphone app coming. Android support abandoned). Find them all on computeraudiophile. Cheers,Spencer 
Modern Jazz (as in recent) Music Suggestions
Jerome Sabbaugh - The Turn - great sax led band (guitar, bass, drums) also audiophile demo quality recording a steal $25 LP pressed at QRP, or CD buy direct from his website http://www.jeromesabbagh.com/Big story about it on kickstarter too. Cheer... 
Anyone experience with Rogers EHF 100 integrated amp?
Eddy, Neither 6922 should make ANY audible noise. Who is the dealer and did they say if they tested the tubes before shipping you the amp? Cheers,Spencer 
Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
There is still lots of activity everyday here. Many of those who've been here since the beginning seem put off by many of the newer members who don't treat others with respect and seem to be here to score points in an imaginary of "Who's The Exper... 
Which arms are really SOTA, and can be properly setup?
Some versions of the VPI JMW arm have adjustable fluid damping, but others do not. For example, the 12.6 did not, but the 12.7 does. Cheers,Spencer 
Similar sound characteractics to MIT cables?
I've heard that Transparent was started by former MIT employees. Cheers,Spencer 
What's your opinion on Jimmy Fallon's House band THE ROOTS?
Their leader, Questlove, is also an accomplished writer with a unique style. His memoir is a musical tour of the world, very inspiring. Cheers,Spencer